CGEIT Risk Optimization Practice Question
An organization's risk appetite has been set as 'low' for data breaches. A new project introduces a moderate risk of a breach. What is the most appropriate governance action?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Implement additional security controls to bring the residual risk within the 'low' appetite.
If a project exceeds appetite, controls must be enhanced or the project must be modified.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Implement additional security controls to bring the residual risk within the 'low' appetite.
Why this is correct
Risk optimization involves applying controls to align residual risk with appetite.
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Accept the risk because the project is strategically important.
Why it's wrong here
Risk acceptance requires formal board approval if it exceeds appetite.
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Lower the 'low' appetite threshold to 'moderate'.
Why it's wrong here
Changing appetite to match project risk is not a valid governance practice.
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Document the risk in the risk register and ignore it for now.
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring a risk that exceeds appetite is a failure of governance.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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