CISM Information Security Risk Management Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are risk treatment strategies as defined in ISO 27005?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse the risk management process steps (like risk analysis, monitoring, and communication) with the specific risk treatment strategies defined in ISO 27005, leading them to select options that are activities rather than treatment methods.
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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Risk avoidance
Risk avoidance is a defined risk treatment strategy in ISO 27005 where the organization decides to avoid the risk by not engaging in the activity that gives rise to it, such as discontinuing a service or choosing an alternative technology. Option C is correct because ISO 27005 explicitly lists risk avoidance as one of the four primary risk treatment options (avoidance, reduction, retention, and transfer).
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 analysis
Why it's wrong here
Risk analysis is a step in risk assessment, not treatment.
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Risk monitoring
Why it's wrong here
Risk monitoring is part of the risk management process, not a treatment strategy.
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Risk avoidance
Why this is correct
Avoidance is a risk treatment strategy.
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Risk transfer
Why this is correct
Transfer is a risk treatment strategy.
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Risk communication
Why it's wrong here
Risk communication is an ongoing process, not a treatment.
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