GIAC Exam GISP Topic 3 Question 51 Discussion

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Question #: 51
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following formulas is used to determine the Single Loss Expectancy (SLE)?

ASingle Loss Expectancy x Annualized Rate of Occurrence

BALE before implementing safeguard + ALE after implementing safeguard + annual cost of safeguard

CALE before implementing safeguard - ALE after implementing safeguard - annual cost of safeguar

DAsset Value x Exposure factor

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Suggested Answer: D

by Gwenn at Jun 29, 2024, 02:14 PM

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Paz

4 months ago

Oh, this question is a real head-scratcher. I'm just hoping I don't have to calculate the Annualized Loss Expectancy on the exam!

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Kristin

4 months ago

B) and C) sound a bit too complicated for my liking. I'm going with the simple D) option.

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Therese

4 months ago

D) is definitely the most straightforward choice.

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Susana

4 months ago

Yeah, I think D) is the way to go.

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Ma

4 months ago

I agree, D) seems like the simplest option.

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Johnathon

4 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm torn between A) and D). Maybe I should just flip a coin?

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Stephanie

3 months ago

Gayla: Good idea, let's make sure we understand the concepts before deciding.

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Cheryl

3 months ago

Maybe we should double check the definitions of Single Loss Expectancy and Exposure factor.

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Gayla

3 months ago

I'm not sure, I was leaning towards A) Single Loss Expectancy x Annualized Rate of Occurrence.

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Shalon

4 months ago

I think the formula is D) Asset Value x Exposure factor.

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Daisy

5 months ago

I think A) Single Loss Expectancy x Annualized Rate of Occurrence is the correct answer. It's a classic risk management formula.

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Tyisha

5 months ago

D) Asset Value x Exposure factor, this formula makes sense to me. It's a straightforward way to calculate the potential loss.

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Leanna

3 months ago

C) ALE before implementing safeguard - ALE after implementing safeguard - annual cost of safeguard

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Kathrine

3 months ago

B) ALE before implementing safeguard + ALE after implementing safeguard + annual cost of safeguard

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Colette

3 months ago

A) Single Loss Expectancy x Annualized Rate of Occurrence

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Cherelle

3 months ago

D) Asset Value x Exposure factor

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Claribel

4 months ago

B) ALE before implementing safeguard + ALE after implementing safeguard + annual cost of safeguard

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Arlen

4 months ago

A) Single Loss Expectancy x Annualized Rate of Occurrence

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Jamal

5 months ago

I think Gretchen is correct, the SLE should take into account the frequency of the loss event.

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Naomi

5 months ago

But wouldn't the SLE be affected by the annual rate of occurrence?

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Gretchen

5 months ago

I disagree, I believe it is A) Single Loss Expectancy x Annualized Rate of Occurrence.

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Naomi

5 months ago

I think the formula for SLE is D) Asset Value x Exposure factor.

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