200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
An organization is reviewing its risk management process and identifies a risk with a high probability and high impact. Management decides to stop the activity causing the risk. Which risk treatment option is being applied?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Risk avoidance
Avoidance means eliminating the risk by discontinuing the activity.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Risk mitigation
Why it's wrong here
Mitigation would reduce, not eliminate, the risk.
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Risk acceptance
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance means acknowledging the risk without action.
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Risk avoidance
Why this is correct
Stopping the activity avoids the risk entirely.
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Risk transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer involves shifting risk to another party.
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