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Isaca CRISC Exam - Topic 11 Question 110 Discussion

Which of the following has the GREATEST influence on an organization's risk appetite?
C) Business objectives and strategies
A) Threats and vulnerabilities
B) Internal and external risk factors
D) Management culture and behavior

Isaca CRISC Exam - Topic 11 Question 110 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's CRISC exam
Question #: 110
Topic #: 11
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Which of the following has the GREATEST influence on an organization's risk appetite?

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Suggested Answer: C

Risk appetite is the amount and type of risk that an organization is willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives. Risk appetite is influenced by various factors, such as the organization's mission, vision, values, culture, stakeholders, resources, capabilities, etc. However, the factor that has the greatest influence on the organization's risk appetite is the business objectives and strategies, which are the desired outcomes and the plans to achieve them. The business objectives and strategies define the direction and scope of the organization, and the risk appetite reflects the level of risk that the organization is prepared to take to accomplish them. The risk appetite should be aligned with the business objectives and strategies, andshould provide guidance for the risk management activities and decisions.Reference:= CRISC Review Manual, 7th Edition, page 61.


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Shaun
10 hours ago
I think C is the best choice. Business goals shape risk appetite.
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Malinda
6 days ago
Not sure about that, seems like a mix of all options matters more.
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Nobuko
11 days ago
Wait, are we really saying management culture is the biggest factor?
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Martina
16 days ago
A) Threats and vulnerabilities are important too, but not the greatest.
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Natalie
2 months ago
I disagree, I’d say D) Management culture and behavior is key.
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Jamal
2 months ago
I think it's definitely C) Business objectives and strategies.
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Jacki
3 months ago
I keep going back to threats and vulnerabilities (A) because they seem fundamental, but I wonder if they really influence risk appetite the most.
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Jules
3 months ago
I feel like internal and external risk factors (B) could also play a big role, but I can't recall if they were more important than management culture.
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Jillian
3 months ago
I'm not so sure about that. I remember a practice question that emphasized management culture as a key factor. Maybe it's D?
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Zita
4 months ago
I think it might be C, business objectives and strategies, since they really shape how a company views risk.
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