BCS Exam CISMP-V9 Topic 1 Question 45 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's CISMP-V9 exam

Question #: 45
Topic #: 1

Which of the following describes a qualitative risk assessment approach?

AA subjective assessment of risk occurrence likelihood against the potential impact that determines the overall severity of a risk.

BThe use of verifiable data to predict the risk occurrence likelihood and the potential impact so as to determine the overall severity of a risk.

CThe use of Monte-Carlo Analysis and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) to determine the overall severity of a risk.

DThe use of Risk Tolerance and Risk Appetite values to determine the overall severity of a risk

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Suggested Answer: C

by Cecil at Sep 19, 2022, 02:05 AM

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1 days ago

C, for sure! Monte-Carlo and LOPA? That's some high-level risk assessment stuff right there. I'm feeling fancy just reading it.

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4 days ago

B seems solid, using data to make informed decisions. That's my jam. Gotta love those verifiable facts!

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10 days ago

Option A sounds like the way to go. I'm more of a 'gut feeling' kind of risk assessor, you know?

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11 days ago

I'm not sure, but A does sound like a subjective approach.

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16 days ago

I agree with Twana, A makes sense for qualitative risk assessment.

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17 days ago

I think the answer is A.

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