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Information System Controls and Risk Management

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Which of the following best describes controls in an information system?

Reactive measures taken after a risk occurs

Irrelevant measures in risk management

Measures that increase risk likelihood

Proactive measures to prevent risks (correct)

When should organizations review their selected controls for effectiveness?

Once a year

Only when a security breach occurs

Regularly (correct)

Only during external audits

What is the main focus after identifying risks within an organization?

Random selection of controls

Mitigating the highest risk first (correct)

Ignoring all risks

Immediate risk avoidance

Why might an organization choose not to treat a risk condition?

If the cost of treating the risk is too high compared to the potential impact Signup and view all the answers

What is one way controls can be designed to reduce risk impact in an information system?

Protect user passwords Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for organizations to document and report management decisions about accepting risks?

To ensure transparency and accountability Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of implementing a just-in-time access approach?

To reduce the time access is available, decreasing the window of opportunity for unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of controls implemented?

To identify gaps, shortcomings, and modify controls as needed Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the risk management process is unable to keep up with daily changes and deployments in a DevOps IT environment?

The DevOps team takes on the responsibility of mitigating or managing risk daily Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be necessary to complement or supplement controls offered by third-party services?

Third-party controls may not address all identified risks Signup and view all the answers

How does removing all administrative remote access mechanisms reduce the likelihood of a remote compromise?

It reduces the likelihood of unauthorized access by limiting access points Signup and view all the answers

What role does the internal audit function typically play in assessing risk management processes?

It evaluates whether action taken addresses risks and supports organizational objectives Signup and view all the answers