Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 359

The MOST significant benefit of using a consistent risk ranking methodology across an organization is that it enables:

Answer options

• A. assignment of risk to the appropriate owners.
• B. allocation of available resources.
• C. risk to be expressed in quantifiable terms.
• D. clear understanding of risk levels.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because a consistent risk ranking methodology provides a clear framework for understanding and comparing risks across the organization. Options A, B, and C are important but secondary benefits that depend on having that clear understanding first.