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A segregation of duties control was found to be ineffective because it did not account for all applicable functions when evaluating access. Who is responsible for ensuring the control is designed to…

The correct answer is B. Control owner. The control owner is responsible for ensuring a control is designed to effectively address risk because they are accountable for the proper functioning and effectiveness of specific controls. They are tasked with the design, implementation, and continuous monitoring of controls…

Submitted by yuriko_h· Apr 18, 2026Risk Response and Reporting

Question

A segregation of duties control was found to be ineffective because it did not account for all applicable functions when evaluating access. Who is responsible for ensuring the control is designed to effectively address risk?

Options

  • ARisk manager
  • BControl owner
  • CControl tester
  • DRisk owner

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    6% (3)
  • B
    90% (43)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

The control owner is responsible for ensuring a control is designed to effectively address risk because they are accountable for the proper functioning and effectiveness of specific controls. They are tasked with the design, implementation, and continuous monitoring of controls to ensure they meet their intended purpose.

ARisk manager

The risk manager oversees the entire risk management process, including identifying, assessing, and treating risks, but typically delegates ownership of specific controls.

BControl ownerCorrect

The control owner is the individual or team accountable for the design, implementation, operation, and effectiveness of a specific control. They are responsible for ensuring that the control adequately mitigates the identified risks and is appropriately designed to cover all relevant functions.

CControl tester

The control tester assesses whether the control is operating effectively, but they are not primarily responsible for its initial design.

DRisk owner

The risk owner is accountable for managing a specific risk and ensuring that appropriate controls are in place, but the control owner is specifically responsible for the control's design and effectiveness.

Concept tested: Roles in risk management (control owner)

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/compliance/regulatory/risk-management-process

Topics

#Control owner#Control design#Control effectiveness#Segregation of duties

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