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CRISC · Question #131

Which of the following situations presents the GREATEST challenge to creating a comprehensive IT risk profile of an organization?

The correct answer is C. Inaccurate documentation of enterprise architecture (EA). Inaccurate documentation of an organization's enterprise architecture is the greatest challenge to creating a comprehensive IT risk profile. Without an accurate understanding of the underlying systems and dependencies, it's impossible to identify all relevant risks.

Submitted by obi.ng· Apr 18, 2026IT Risk Assessment

Question

Which of the following situations presents the GREATEST challenge to creating a comprehensive IT risk profile of an organization?

Options

  • AManual vulnerability scanning processes
  • BOrganizational reliance on third-party service providers
  • CInaccurate documentation of enterprise architecture (EA)
  • DRisk-averse organizational risk appetite

How the community answered

(42 responses)
  • A
    26% (11)
  • B
    7% (3)
  • C
    55% (23)
  • D
    12% (5)

Why each option

Inaccurate documentation of an organization's enterprise architecture is the greatest challenge to creating a comprehensive IT risk profile. Without an accurate understanding of the underlying systems and dependencies, it's impossible to identify all relevant risks.

AManual vulnerability scanning processes

Manual vulnerability scanning processes, while inefficient, would still contribute to identifying some risks, not necessarily being the greatest challenge to overall profile creation.

BOrganizational reliance on third-party service providers

Organizational reliance on third-party service providers introduces risks, but these can be accounted for and managed within a risk profile if the internal environment is well-understood.

CInaccurate documentation of enterprise architecture (EA)Correct

A comprehensive IT risk profile requires a complete understanding of all IT assets, systems, interdependencies, and business processes. Inaccurate or incomplete documentation of the enterprise architecture (EA) means that the full scope of the IT environment is unknown, making it impossible to identify and assess all potential risks and their impacts accurately.

DRisk-averse organizational risk appetite

A risk-averse organizational risk appetite influences how risks are treated, but does not inherently hinder the identification and profiling of risks.

Concept tested: Enterprise architecture and IT risk profiling challenges

Topics

#IT Risk Profile#Enterprise Architecture#Risk Identification#Data Accuracy

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