Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 217

What is the PRIMARY reason to periodically review key performance indicators (KPIs)?

Answer options

• A. Identify trends
• B. Optimize resources needed for controls
• C. Ensure compliance
• D. Promote a risk-aware culture

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The primary reason for periodically reviewing KPIs is to optimize the resources needed for controls, ensuring that they are used efficiently and effectively. While identifying trends, ensuring compliance, and promoting a risk-aware culture are important, they are secondary to the main goal of resource optimization.