Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 1208

An organizational code of ethics is MOST useful as a:

Answer options

• A. detective control.
• B. recovery control.
• C. corrective control.
• D. directive control.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

An organizational code of ethics serves as a directive control by providing guidelines and expectations for behavior within the organization. It sets the standards for conduct, helping to prevent unethical actions. The other options, while important in their contexts, do not primarily serve as a guiding framework for ethical behavior.