Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 713

Which of the following BEST measures the impact of business interruptions caused by an IT service outage?

Answer options

• A. Duration of service outage
• B. Cost of remediation efforts
• C. Sustained financial loss
• D. Average time to recovery

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, reflects the ongoing financial damage that results from business interruptions, which is a direct measure of impact. While duration of service outage (A), cost of remediation efforts (B), and average time to recovery (D) are important metrics, they do not fully capture the long-term financial effects on the business.