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CRISC · Question #639

Which of the following BEST enables effective risk reporting to the board of directors?

The correct answer is C. Communicating in terms that correlate to corporate objectives and business value. Effective risk reporting to the board of directors is best achieved by communicating risks in terms that directly relate to corporate objectives and business value.

Submitted by obi.ng· Apr 18, 2026Risk Response and Reporting

Question

Which of the following BEST enables effective risk reporting to the board of directors?

Options

  • APresenting case studies of breaches from other similar organizations
  • BMapping risk scenarios to findings identified by internal audit
  • CCommunicating in terms that correlate to corporate objectives and business value
  • DReporting key metrics that indicate the efficiency and effectiveness of risk governance

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    85% (29)
  • D
    9% (3)

Why each option

Effective risk reporting to the board of directors is best achieved by communicating risks in terms that directly relate to corporate objectives and business value.

APresenting case studies of breaches from other similar organizations

Presenting case studies of breaches from other organizations might highlight general threats, but it does not directly articulate the specific risks and their impact on *this* organization's objectives.

BMapping risk scenarios to findings identified by internal audit

Mapping risk scenarios to findings by internal audit is important for operational assurance, but it may not always align with the strategic language and concerns of the board.

CCommunicating in terms that correlate to corporate objectives and business valueCorrect

The board of directors is primarily concerned with strategic direction, organizational performance, and shareholder value. By framing risk discussions in terms of their potential impact on corporate objectives and business value, reports become relevant, actionable, and align with the board's strategic oversight responsibilities, enabling informed decision-making.

DReporting key metrics that indicate the efficiency and effectiveness of risk governance

Reporting key metrics on the efficiency and effectiveness of risk governance provides internal operational insight, but doesn't necessarily translate the *impact of risks* into the strategic context that the board requires.

Concept tested: Board-level risk reporting

Topics

#Risk Reporting#Board Communication#Strategic Alignment#Risk Governance

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