Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 330

An organization has just started accepting credit card payments from customers via the corporate website. Which of the following is MOST likely to increase as a result of this new initiative?

Answer options

• A. Risk appetite
• B. Residual risk
• C. Risk tolerance
• D. Inherent risk

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as inherent risk increases when a business starts accepting credit card payments due to the additional vulnerabilities introduced. Other options like risk appetite, residual risk, and risk tolerance may change but do not directly correlate with the immediate increase in inherent risk associated with new payment processing systems.