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Who should be responsible (of evaluating the residual risk after a compensating control has been

The correct answer is D. Risk practitioner. The risk practitioner is responsible for evaluating the residual risk after a compensating control is implemented. This involves assessing the control's effectiveness and the remaining level of risk.

Submitted by khalil_dz· Apr 18, 2026IT Risk Assessment

Question

Who should be responsible (of evaluating the residual risk after a compensating control has been

Options

  • ACompliance manager
  • BRisk owner
  • CControl owner
  • DRisk practitioner

How the community answered

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  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • D
    92% (24)

Why each option

The risk practitioner is responsible for evaluating the residual risk after a compensating control is implemented. This involves assessing the control's effectiveness and the remaining level of risk.

ACompliance manager

A compliance manager focuses on adherence to regulations and policies, not typically the detailed technical evaluation of residual risk post-control implementation.

BRisk owner

The risk owner is ultimately accountable for the risk but delegates the detailed assessment and evaluation of controls and residual risk to the risk practitioner.

CControl owner

The control owner is responsible for the operation and effectiveness of a specific control but may not have the broader context or responsibility to evaluate the overall residual risk from a risk management perspective.

DRisk practitionerCorrect

A risk practitioner's role involves identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks, including the evaluation of residual risk after the implementation of controls. They have the technical expertise and a holistic view to assess how effectively the compensating control has reduced the initial risk and what level of risk remains.

Concept tested: Residual risk evaluation responsibility

Topics

#Risk Management Roles#Residual Risk Evaluation#Compensating Controls#Risk Assessment

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