CGRC · Question #138
Which of the following details best define an independent assessor? Response:
The correct answer is D. An individual or group that can conduct an impartial assessment - i.e., free from perceived or. An independent assessor is defined by their impartiality and freedom from conflicts of interest, ensuring that their assessment is objective and credible, regardless of their knowledge or group status. The core characteristic is the lack of bias.
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Which of the following details best define an independent assessor? Response:
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- AAn individual with the right level of required knowlege to conduct assessment
- BA group of individuals selected to audit an organization's information system
- CAn individual or group selected to audit and test an organization's information system
- DAn individual or group that can conduct an impartial assessment - i.e., free from perceived or
How the community answered
(21 responses)- C5% (1)
- D95% (20)
Why each option
An independent assessor is defined by their impartiality and freedom from conflicts of interest, ensuring that their assessment is objective and credible, regardless of their knowledge or group status. The core characteristic is the lack of bias.
While knowledge is essential, it alone does not define independence; an employee with the right knowledge is not an independent assessor.
Being a group selected to audit an information system doesn't inherently imply independence from the organization being audited.
Being selected to audit and test doesn't guarantee impartiality or freedom from influence, which are key to independence.
The defining characteristic of an 'independent assessor' is their ability to conduct an impartial assessment, meaning they are free from any organizational influence, conflicts of interest, or perceived bias that could compromise the objectivity of their findings. This impartiality ensures the credibility and trustworthiness of the assessment results.
Concept tested: Role of Independent Assessors
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/independent_assessment_team
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