Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 1080

From an IT risk perspective, which of the following has the GREATEST impact on organizational strategy?

Answer options

• A. Changes in IT risk tolerance
• B. Methodology for IT risk identification
• C. Complexity of recovery plans
• D. Complexity of IT architecture

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Changes in IT risk tolerance directly affect how an organization prioritizes its strategies and resource allocation to manage risks. While the other options are important aspects of risk management, they do not have the same level of influence on the overall strategic direction of the organization as changes in risk tolerance do.