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Which of the following BEST supports the management of identified risk scenarios?

The correct answer is B. Maintaining a risk register. Maintaining a risk register best supports the management of identified risk scenarios by providing a centralized, dynamic record for tracking, prioritizing, and assigning ownership for all identified risks and their mitigation statuses.

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

Question

Which of the following BEST supports the management of identified risk scenarios?

Options

  • ACollecting risk event data
  • BMaintaining a risk register
  • CUsing key risk indicators (KRIs)
  • DDefining risk parameters

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    83% (19)
  • C
    9% (2)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

Maintaining a risk register best supports the management of identified risk scenarios by providing a centralized, dynamic record for tracking, prioritizing, and assigning ownership for all identified risks and their mitigation statuses.

ACollecting risk event data

Collecting risk event data is important for analysis and lessons learned but is a reactive measure after an event occurs, not the primary tool for managing identified risk scenarios proactively.

BMaintaining a risk registerCorrect

A risk register is a central repository for documenting all identified risks, their characteristics (e.g., likelihood, impact, owner), current status, and planned or implemented mitigation strategies. It provides a structured way to track and manage risk scenarios throughout their lifecycle, ensuring continuous oversight and informed decision-making.

CUsing key risk indicators (KRIs)

Using key risk indicators (KRIs) helps monitor changes in risk levels, but the risk register is the actual tool for systematically listing, tracking, and managing the scenarios themselves.

DDefining risk parameters

Defining risk parameters (e.g., appetite, tolerance) sets the context for risk management, but the risk register is the operational tool for managing the identified scenarios within those parameters.

Concept tested: Risk register purpose

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-30/rev-1/final

Topics

#Risk Register#Risk Management Tools#Risk Monitoring#Risk Response

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