NCIC Risk Management & Mitigation 2

Question 1

In criminal intelligence risk management, which framework is most commonly used to assess threats to law enforcement operations?

Accepted Answer

CARVER matrix (Criticality, Accessibility, Recuperability, Vulnerability, Effect, Recognizability)

Answer

The CARVER matrix is widely used in law enforcement and military contexts to evaluate targets and vulnerabilities across six weighted dimensions.

Question 2

When conducting a threat vulnerability assessment, the term 'residual risk' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The risk remaining after countermeasures have been implemented

Answer

Residual risk is the level of risk that persists after all mitigation strategies and controls have been applied to reduce the original risk.

Question 3

A criminal intelligence analyst identifies that a gang is likely planning an attack but lacks specific timing details. This represents which risk condition?

Accepted Answer

Credible threat with incomplete specificity

Answer

A credible threat with incomplete specificity means the source and intent are validated but operational details such as timing or exact target remain unknown.

Question 4

Which mitigation strategy involves shifting the financial consequences of a risk to a third party?

Accepted Answer

Risk transfer

Answer

Risk transfer moves the financial or operational burden of a risk to another party, such as through insurance or contractual agreements.

Question 5

In the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan (NCISP), risk prioritization is primarily based on:

Accepted Answer

Probability of occurrence combined with potential impact

Answer

NCISP guidance directs analysts to prioritize risks by multiplying or combining the likelihood of an event occurring with its potential consequences.

(NCIC) National Criminal Intelligence Certification Practice Test

(NCIC) National Criminal Intelligence Certification Practice Test

NCIC Risk Management & Mitigation 2