Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 605

Which of the following BEST enables an organization to develop a comprehensive key performance indicator (KPI) strategy to measure all key controls?

Answer options

• A. Use KPIs that can be financially quantified.
• B. Align control performance goals to KPIs.
• C. Minimize the number of lagging performance indicators.
• D. Ensure controls have their own KPIs.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer B highlights the importance of aligning control performance goals with KPIs, ensuring that the organization's objectives are directly measurable. Options A and D focus on specific aspects of KPIs but do not address the overall strategy for alignment, while C suggests reducing lagging indicators, which may not contribute to a comprehensive KPI strategy.