Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 970

The BEST way to determine the likelihood of a system availability risk scenario is by assessing the:

Answer options

• A. availability of fault tolerant software
• B. strategic plan for business growth
• C. vulnerability scan results of critical systems
• D. redundancy of technical infrastructure

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because vulnerability scans identify weaknesses in critical systems that could lead to availability risks. Options A and D, while important, focus more on solutions rather than assessing risk likelihood. Option B pertains to business growth rather than system availability risks.