Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 787

Which of the following is a drawback in the use of quantitative risk analysis?

Answer options

• A. It produces the results in numeric form
• B. It is based on impact analysis of information assets
• C. It requires more resources than other methods
• D. It assigns numeric values to exposures of assets

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as quantitative risk analysis often requires significant resources, including time and technical expertise, more than qualitative methods. Options A and D describe characteristics of quantitative analysis rather than drawbacks, while B highlights a necessary aspect of the process rather than a disadvantage.