200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
In the context of risk management, which term describes the risk that remains after implementing security controls?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Residual risk
Residual risk is the risk left after controls are applied. It must be accepted or further treated.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Acceptable risk
Why it's wrong here
Acceptable risk is a threshold, not the remaining risk.
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Inherent risk
Why it's wrong here
Inherent risk is before controls.
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Transfer risk
Why it's wrong here
Transferring risk is a treatment option.
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Residual risk
Why this is correct
Residual risk remains after controls.
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