CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
After a risk assessment, a company identifies that the residual risk for a critical application is higher than the risk appetite. The risk owner proposes implementing additional controls to reduce the risk further. Which risk treatment option does this represent?
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Risk mitigation
Implementing additional controls to reduce risk is an example of risk mitigation. Residual risk is the risk remaining after controls are applied; if it still exceeds appetite, further mitigation is needed.
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Risk transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer would involve insurance or outsourcing.
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Risk mitigation
Why this is correct
Correct: adding controls to reduce risk.
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Risk acceptance
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance would mean no further action despite exceeding appetite.
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Risk avoidance
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance would mean discontinuing the activity.
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