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PK0-005 Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ``` Risk Register Entry: Risk ID: R-101 Description: Third-party API may become unavailable during peak usage. Probability: High Impact: High Risk Score: 0.8 Response Strategy: ??? ```
Refer to the exhibit. Which risk response strategy is most appropriate for this risk?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between 'mitigate' and 'transfer' by presenting a risk that has a clear technical fix (like redundancy) but wording the scenario to imply insurance or outsourcing, tempting candidates to choose transfer instead of recognizing the direct technical control.
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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Mitigate
The exhibit shows a risk of a critical database server failure due to a single point of failure in the storage controller. The most appropriate response is to mitigate this risk by implementing redundant storage controllers or a RAID configuration, which reduces the probability or impact of the failure. Transfer (A) would involve shifting the risk to a third party (e.g., insurance), which does not address the technical single point of failure. Exploit (C) is for positive risks (opportunities), not threats. Accept (D) would mean acknowledging the risk without action, which is inappropriate when a cost-effective technical solution exists.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Transfer
Why it's wrong here
Cannot transfer availability risk easily.
- ✓
Mitigate
Why this is correct
Implement a backup API.
- ✗
Exploit
Why it's wrong here
Exploit is for positive risks.
- ✗
Accept
Why it's wrong here
Too risky to accept.
Quick reference
RAID Level Comparison
| RAID Level | Min Disks | Fault Tolerance | Read | Write | Usable Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAID 0 | 2 | None | Excellent | Excellent | 100% |
| RAID 1 | 2 | 1 disk | Good | Moderate | 50% |
| RAID 5 | 3 | 1 disk | Good | Moderate | 67–94% |
| RAID 6 | 4 | 2 disks | Good | Lower | 50–88% |
| RAID 10 | 4 | 1 disk per mirror | Excellent | Good | 50% |
RAID is not a backup strategy — it protects against disk failure but not against accidental deletion, ransomware, or site-level events.
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