Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 857

A recent big data project has resulted in the creation of an application used to support important investment decisions. Which of the following should be of
GREATEST concern to the risk practitioner?

Answer options

• A. Data redundancy
• B. Maintenance costs
• C. Data quality
• D. System integration

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Data quality is crucial because poor data can lead to incorrect investment decisions, potentially resulting in significant financial losses. While data redundancy, maintenance costs, and system integration are important factors, they do not have as direct an impact on the accuracy and reliability of investment decisions as data quality does.