CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
A risk assessment reveals a high inherent risk that is within the organization's risk appetite. The risk owner documents the risk and formally accepts it. This is an example of which risk treatment option?
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Why each option matters
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Accept
When a risk is within appetite, it may be formally accepted with sign-off.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Accept
Why this is correct
Acceptance means acknowledging and bearing the risk.
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Mitigate
Why it's wrong here
Mitigation would involve controls.
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Transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer would shift risk to another party.
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Avoid
Why it's wrong here
Avoiding would change the business process.
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