CRISC Risk Response and Mitigation Practice Question
A recent security assessment identified that a critical web application is vulnerable to SQL injection due to unpatched software. The vendor has released a security patch. Which risk response is most appropriate?
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 by applying the patch
Applying the patch mitigates the vulnerability directly. Options B, C, and D are less effective.
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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Mitigate by applying the patch
Why this is correct
Patches remove the vulnerability.
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Avoid by taking the application offline
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance disrupts business unnecessarily.
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Accept the risk
Why it's wrong here
Accepting leaves the system vulnerable.
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Transfer via insurance
Why it's wrong here
Insurance does not fix the vulnerability.
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