Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) — Question 232

Which of the following has the MOST direct impact on the usability of an organization's asset classification policy?

Answer options

• A. The granularity of classifications in the hierarchy
• B. The support of IT management for the classification scheme
• C. The frequency of updates to the organization's risk register
• D. The business objectives of the organization

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The granularity of classifications in the hierarchy directly affects how well users can apply the classification policy, making it easier to categorize assets accurately. While support from IT management, update frequency of the risk register, and business objectives are important, they do not have as immediate an impact on usability as the classification detail itself.