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A risk assessment report shows incorrect risk scores because the likelihood values were entered as percentages (e.g., 30) instead of decimals (0.3). What is the main error?

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Cybersecurity - Compliance and Governance
A risk assessment report shows incorrect risk scores because the likelihood values were entered as percentages (e.g., 30) instead of decimals (0.3). What is the main error?
AMisinterpretation of severity scores
BWrong asset values used
CIncorrect data format for likelihood values
DUsing outdated risk assessment methodology
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify the error in data input

    Likelihood should be a decimal between 0 and 1, not a whole number percentage.

  2. Step 2: Understand impact on risk scores

    Using 30 instead of 0.3 inflates risk scores incorrectly.

  3. Final Answer:

    Incorrect data format for likelihood values -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Likelihood format error = Incorrect data format [OK]
Quick Trick: Likelihood must be decimal, not whole number percentage [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Ignoring data format requirements
  • Blaming asset values instead of input format
  • Assuming methodology is outdated

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