200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
Which risk treatment option involves implementing security controls to reduce the likelihood or impact of a risk?
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Why each option matters
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Mitigate
Mitigate means applying controls to reduce risk.
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Avoid
Why it's wrong here
Avoid means eliminating the activity causing risk.
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Mitigate
Why this is correct
Mitigate reduces risk through controls.
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Transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer shifts risk to another party (e.g., insurance).
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Accept
Why it's wrong here
Accept means acknowledging the risk without action.
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