Isaca CISM Exam - Topic 3 Question 62 Discussion

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Question #: 62
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following is the MOST important factor in an organization's selection of a key risk indicator (KRI)?

AReturn on investment (ROI)

BCompliance requirements

CTarget audience

DCriticality of information

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Suggested Answer: A

When preventive controls to appropriately mitigate risk are not feasible, the most important action for the information security manager is to manage the impact, which means taking measures to reduce the likelihood or severity of the consequences of the risk. Managing the impact can involve using alternative controls, such as engineering, administrative, or personal protective controls, that can lower the exposure or harm to the organization. The other options, such as identifying unacceptable risk levels, assessing vulnerabilities, or evaluating potential threats, are part of the risk assessment process, but they are not actions to mitigate risk when preventive controls are not feasible. Reference:

https://bcmmetrics.com/risk-mitigation-evaluating-your-controls/

https://www.osha.gov/safety-management/hazard-prevention

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hierarchy/default.html

by Carlee at Sep 03, 2023, 03:43 PM

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Lillian

3 months ago

Really? I doubt ROI is the most important.

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Krissy

3 months ago

Wait, target audience? That seems off.

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Glennis

4 months ago

Criticality of information should be top priority!

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Peggie

4 months ago

I think compliance requirements are more crucial.

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Corazon

4 months ago

ROI is definitely a key factor!

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Harrison

4 months ago

I vaguely recall that the target audience might influence KRI selection, but I can't remember how it fits into the bigger picture.

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Arlette

4 months ago

I’m torn between ROI and criticality of information. ROI seems important for justifying investments, but I feel like the criticality could outweigh that.

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Afton

5 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized compliance requirements as a key factor. It makes sense since organizations need to adhere to regulations.

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Sarah

5 months ago

I think the criticality of information might be the most important factor, but I'm not entirely sure. It seems like it could really impact decision-making.

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Omega

5 months ago

Based on our discussions in class, I believe the compliance requirements would be the most important factor in selecting a KRI.

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Vilma

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the differences between the options. I'll need to re-read the question and consider each factor carefully.

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Whitley

5 months ago

I've got this! The criticality of the information is definitely the most important factor in choosing a KRI.

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Denise

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this. I'll have to review my notes on KRIs to figure out the most important factor.

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Earleen

5 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the key factors in selecting a KRI.

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Markus

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. I know Cisco UCS supports different service profile templates, but I can't quite recall the specific types. I'll have to use my process of elimination here.

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Jina

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to configure the View authentication setting on the Horizon View Connection broker to "Not Allowed" and then create a Kerberos authenticator on VMware Identity Manager. That way, users will be forced to authenticate through VMware Identity Manager before they can access the Horizon View desktop. Option C looks like the right choice.

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Lanie

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little confused on this one. I know functional testing is about testing the system's behavior, but I'm not sure if that's the same as black box testing. I'll have to think this through a bit more.

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Terrilyn

5 months ago

Okay, the key here is that the question is asking about the auditor's responsibility for discovering illegal acts. So I'm going to eliminate the options that don't seem directly related to that.

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Ardella

9 months ago

Can we get a 'None of the Above' option? I'm feeling more confused than a cat on a hot tin roof here.

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Leonie

9 months ago

ROI? Really? This isn't a get-rich-quick scheme, it's risk management. I say go with D - criticality of information all the way!

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Elmer

8 months ago

ROI is important in the long run, but we can't overlook the criticality of information in risk management.

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Sherrell

8 months ago

Target audience is important too, we need to focus on what matters most to them.

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Carey

8 months ago

Target audience can help tailor the KRI to specific needs within the organization.

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Paola

8 months ago

Compliance requirements should also be considered to ensure the organization is meeting regulations.

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Ruth

8 months ago

Compliance requirements should also be considered to avoid legal issues.

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Julio

8 months ago

I agree, criticality of information is key for risk management.

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Jeniffer

9 months ago

I agree, criticality of information is crucial for selecting key risk indicators.

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Lynelle

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm gonna go with target audience. I mean, what's the point of a KRI if it doesn't resonate with the people who need to use it?

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Jody

10 months ago

Compliance requirements are a no-brainer. If the KRI doesn't meet regulatory standards, it's pretty much useless, right?

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Gracie

9 months ago

Compliance requirements should always be the main focus when choosing a key risk indicator.

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Shawnta

9 months ago

I agree, compliance is a top priority when selecting a KRI.

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Elke

9 months ago

Compliance requirements are definitely crucial. Without meeting regulations, the KRI is ineffective.

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Hubert

10 months ago

I think the criticality of information is the most important factor in selecting a KRI. After all, if the information isn't critical, why bother tracking it?

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