CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control – Question243

Which of the following nodes of the decision tree analysis represents the start point of decision tree?

A.
Decision node
B. End node
C. Event node
D. Root node

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Explanation: Root node is the starting node in the decision tree.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Decision nodes represents the choice available to the decision maker, usually between a risky choice and its non-risky counterpart.
C: Event node represents the possible uncertain outcomes of a risky decision, with at least two nodes to illustrate the positive and negative range of events.
B: End node represents the outcomes of risk and decisions.