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When developing a risk management program, the FIRST
activity to be performed is a/an:
A. threats assessment.
B. classification of data.
C. inventory of assets.
D. criticality analysis.
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Answer: C
Identification of the assets to be protected is the first
step in the development of a risk management program. A
listing of the threats that can affect the performance of
these assets and criticality analysis are later steps in the
process. Data classification is required for defining access
controls, and in criticality analysis.
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