Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 845

The PRIMARY reason for prioritizing risk scenarios is to:

Answer options

• A. facilitate risk response decisions.
• B. support risk response tracking.
• C. assign risk ownership.
• D. provide an enterprise-wide view of risk.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because prioritizing risk scenarios helps organizations determine which risks require immediate attention and response, thereby facilitating effective decision-making. The other options, while related to risk management, do not address the primary goal of prioritization, which is to streamline the response process.