CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control – Question382

If one says that the particular control or monitoring tool is sustainable, then it refers to what ability?

A.
The ability to adapt as new elements are added to the environment
B. The ability to ensure the control remains in place when it fails
C. The ability to protect itself from exploitation or attack
D. The ability to be applied in same manner throughout the organization

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation: Sustainability of the controls or monitoring tools refers to its ability to function as expected over time or when changes are made to the environment.
Incorrect Answers:
B: Sustainability ensures that controls changes with the conditions, so as not to fail in any circumstances. Hence this in not a valid answer.
C: This is not a valid answer.
D: This is not a valid definition for defining sustainability of a tool.