CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
An organization has identified a vulnerability in a legacy system that cannot be patched. The system is critical for operations, and the cost of mitigating the vulnerability exceeds the potential loss. Which risk treatment option is most appropriate?
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.
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Risk acceptance
Risk acceptance is chosen when the cost of mitigation exceeds the potential loss and the risk is within risk appetite.
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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Risk acceptance
Why this is correct
Correct: The organization accepts the residual risk because mitigation is too expensive.
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Risk avoidance
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance would mean removing the system, which is not feasible.
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Risk mitigation
Why it's wrong here
Mitigation is not cost-effective here as stated.
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Risk transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer (e.g., insurance) may not fully cover the risk or be cost-effective.
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