CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
A company uses cyber insurance to cover losses from data breaches. This is an example of which risk treatment?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Transfer
Transfer shifts risk to a third party, such as an insurance company.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Avoid
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance eliminates activity.
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Transfer
Why this is correct
Insurance transfers financial risk to the insurer.
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Mitigate
Why it's wrong here
Mitigation reduces likelihood/impact via controls.
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Accept
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance retains risk.
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