Exam ISO-IEC-27001-Foundation Topic 1 Question 31 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's ISO-IEC-27001-Foundation exam
Question #: 31
Topic #: 1
Which activity is a required element of information security risk identification?

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Clause 6.1.2 defines the mandatory elements of risk assessment. Under risk identification, the standard requires: "identifies the information security risks:1) apply the information security risk assessment process to identify risks...; and2) identify the risk owners." By contrast, considering likelihood and determining levels of risk (options B and D) are part ofrisk analysis(6.1.2 d) "assess the realistic likelihood...";
"determine the levels of risk"), and prioritization for treatment (option C) is part ofrisk evaluation(6.1.2 e)
"prioritize the analysed risks for risk treatment"). Therefore, the specific activity that belongs torisk identificationis toidentify the risk owners. This sequencing is prescribed to ensure each risk has a designated owner responsible for decisions on treatment and acceptance downstream.

by Deborah at May 14, 2026, 07:17 AM

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