Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) — Question 126

Which of the following statements below regarding Key Performance indicators (KPIs) are true?

Answer options

• A. Development of KPI's are most useful when done independently
• B. They are a strictly quantitative measure of success
• C. They should be standard throughout the organization versus domain-specific so they are more easily correlated
• D. They are a strictly qualitative measure of success

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, highlights the importance of having consistent KPIs across the organization for better comparability. Option A is incorrect because developing KPIs collaboratively can provide more comprehensive insights. Option B is false as KPIs can be both quantitative and qualitative, while option D misrepresents KPIs as they are not limited to qualitative measures.