CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
A risk assessment identifies a high-likelihood, high-impact risk associated with a legacy system. The business owner decides to decommission the system to eliminate the risk. Which risk treatment option is being applied?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Avoid
Avoidance involves eliminating the activity that creates the risk, such as decommissioning a system.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Mitigate
Why it's wrong here
Mitigation would involve implementing controls to reduce risk, not eliminating the source.
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Accept
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance would involve acknowledging the risk without taking action.
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Transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer would involve shifting the risk to a third party, e.g., via insurance.
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Avoid
Why this is correct
By decommissioning the system, the organization avoids the risk entirely.
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