Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 505

An organization's capability to implement a risk management framework is PRIMARILY influenced by the:

Answer options

• A. guidance of the risk practitioner
• B. approval of senior management
• C. competence of the staff involved
• D. maturity of its risk culture

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The maturity of an organization's risk culture is crucial as it reflects how well risk management practices are integrated into the organizational processes. While the guidance of risk practitioners, approval from senior management, and the competence of staff are important, they are secondary to the overall maturity of the risk culture, which shapes the effectiveness of the risk management framework.