Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 574

Which of the following would present the GREATEST challenge when assigning accountability for control ownership?

Answer options

• A. Unclear reporting relationships
• B. Weak governance structures
• C. Senior management scrutiny
• D. Complex regulatory environment

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Unclear reporting relationships create ambiguity in accountability, making it difficult to assign ownership for controls effectively. While weak governance structures, senior management scrutiny, and complex regulatory environments can also pose challenges, they do not directly obstruct the clarity of control ownership to the extent that unclear reporting does.