CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
Which risk treatment option involves reducing the likelihood or impact of a risk through controls?
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Why each option matters
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Mitigate
Mitigate (or reduce) involves implementing controls to lower risk to an acceptable level.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Mitigate
Why this is correct
Mitigation applies controls to reduce risk.
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Avoid
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance means eliminating the activity that creates the risk.
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Accept
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance means acknowledging the risk without taking action.
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Transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer shifts risk to a third party, e.g., insurance.
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