Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 745

The BEST criteria when selecting a risk response is the:

Answer options

• A. effectiveness of risk response options
• B. alignment of response to industry standards
• C. importance of IT risk within the enterprise
• D. capability to implement the response

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The effectiveness of risk response options is crucial because it directly impacts the organization's ability to mitigate risks successfully. While alignment to standards, importance of IT risk, and implementation capability are important, they ultimately serve as supporting criteria rather than the primary focus in selecting a risk response.