Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 449

It was determined that replication of a critical database used by two business units failed. Which of the following should be of GREATEST concern?

Answer options

• A. The cost of recovering the data
• B. The lack of integrity of the data
• C. The loss of data confidentiality
• D. The underutilization of the replicated link

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The absence of data integrity is the greatest concern because it can lead to inaccurate information being used in decision-making, potentially compromising business operations. While recovering costs, confidentiality, and link utilization are important, they are secondary to ensuring the data's accuracy and reliability.