US CMA Part 2 · Chapter 7 · Question 10 of 15
Which of the following is the best example of a key risk indicator (KRI)?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) A rising rate of employee turnover in the IT security team, monitored monthly
Explanation
Key risk indicators are metrics, ideally forward-looking, that provide early warning of increasing exposure to a risk. Rising turnover among security staff may signal greater cybersecurity risk before an incident occurs. Historical results and static balances describe past outcomes rather than changing risk exposure.
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