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.
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)- B5% (1)
- C5% (1)
- D90% (18)
Why each option
A realized risk scenario culminates in a loss event, representing the actual negative impact or consequence experienced by an organization.
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.
A threat event is the initiator or trigger of a risk scenario, not the final result of its realization.
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.
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
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