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CAS-004 Practice Question: Implementing a risk management framework and…
A company is implementing a risk management framework and needs to prioritize remediation of vulnerabilities based on potential impact. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate approach?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that CVSS score alone is sufficient for prioritization, but the exam emphasizes that risk-based decisions must incorporate asset value and financial impact, not just technical severity.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Perform a quantitative risk assessment using asset value and loss expectancy
Quantitative risk assessment (QRA) uses asset value (AV) and single loss expectancy (SLE) or annualized loss expectancy (ALE) to compute risk in monetary terms, directly aligning remediation priority with potential business impact. This approach ensures that vulnerabilities affecting high-value assets with significant loss expectancy are addressed first, which is the core principle of risk-based vulnerability management in the CAS-004 Governance, Risk and Compliance domain.
Answer analysis
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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Focus on vulnerabilities with the highest CVSS score regardless of asset value
Why it's wrong here
CVSS score alone does not account for asset criticality.
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Remediate all vulnerabilities within 30 days of discovery
Why it's wrong here
This is a timeline, not a prioritization method.
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Perform a quantitative risk assessment using asset value and loss expectancy
Why this is correct
This approach combines asset value and potential loss to prioritize risks effectively.
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Address vulnerabilities in order of ease of exploitation
Why it's wrong here
Ease of exploitation only addresses likelihood, not full risk.
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