IIA Exam IIA-CRMA Topic 9 Question 56 Discussion

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Question #: 56
Topic #: 9

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What is the purpose of a secondary control?

AIt replaces primary controls that are either ineffective or cannot fully mitigate a risk.

BIt partially reduces the residual risk level when a key control does not operate effectively.

Clt combines with other controls to help reduce significant risk exposures to an acceptable level.

DIt helps to ensure the completeness and accuracy of automated controls in a system environment.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Freeman at Feb 25, 2023, 05:00 AM

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Nathalie

11 days ago

Option C seems like the correct answer. Secondary controls are used to complement primary controls and help reduce significant risks to an acceptable level.

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Milly

17 days ago

I believe it also helps to combine with other controls to reduce significant risk exposures.

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Royal

18 days ago

I agree with Nicholle. It's like a backup plan in case the primary control fails.

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Nicholle

20 days ago

I think the purpose of a secondary control is to partially reduce the residual risk level.

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