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CRISC · Question #151

Which of the following is the result of a realized risk scenario?

The correct answer is D. Loss event. A realized risk scenario culminates in a loss event, representing the actual negative impact or consequence experienced by an organization.

Submitted by yousef_jo· Apr 18, 2026IT Risk Assessment

Question

Which of the following is the result of a realized risk scenario?

Options

  • ATechnical event
  • BThreat event
  • CVulnerability event
  • DLoss event

How the community answered

(20 responses)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    90% (18)

Why each option

A realized risk scenario culminates in a loss event, representing the actual negative impact or consequence experienced by an organization.

ATechnical event

A technical event is too broad and may or may not result in a loss, whereas a realized risk scenario specifically implies an incurred negative consequence.

BThreat event

A threat event is the initiator or trigger of a risk scenario, not the final result of its realization.

CVulnerability event

A vulnerability event refers to the existence or discovery of a weakness, which is a precondition for a risk, not the ultimate outcome of its realization.

DLoss eventCorrect

When a risk scenario is realized, it means a threat has successfully exploited a vulnerability, resulting in a negative outcome. This negative outcome, which can manifest as financial, reputational, or operational harm, is defined as a loss event.

Concept tested: Risk management outcomes, loss event definition

Topics

#Risk realization#Loss event#Risk terminology#Risk outcomes

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