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An organization recently implemented an automated interface for uploading payment files to its banking system to replace manual processing. Which of the following elements of the risk register is…

The correct answer is D. Risk likelihood. Automating a manual process with an interface typically reduces the probability of human error, directly impacting the likelihood of associated risks.

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

Question

An organization recently implemented an automated interface for uploading payment files to its banking system to replace manual processing. Which of the following elements of the risk register is MOST appropriate for the risk practitioner to update to reflect the improved control?

Options

  • ARisk scenarios
  • BRisk ownership
  • CRisk impact
  • DRisk likelihood

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    8% (4)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    17% (9)
  • D
    71% (37)

Why each option

Automating a manual process with an interface typically reduces the probability of human error, directly impacting the likelihood of associated risks.

ARisk scenarios

Risk scenarios describe potential events; while the details within a scenario might change, the scenario itself might still exist, but its likelihood is what's affected.

BRisk ownership

Risk ownership defines who is responsible for a risk and is generally unaffected by the implementation of a new control unless the entire process ownership shifts.

CRisk impact

The potential consequence (impact) of a payment file error typically remains the same even if a control reduces its chance of occurring.

DRisk likelihoodCorrect

Implementing an automated interface to replace a manual process directly reduces the probability or frequency of errors, thus decreasing the likelihood of associated risks in the risk register.

Concept tested: Impact of controls on risk likelihood

Topics

#Risk register#Control effectiveness#Risk likelihood#Risk mitigation

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