CRISC Risk Response and Mitigation Practice Question
After a risk assessment, a company decides to stop using a third-party service that has high residual risk. This is an example of:
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse 'avoidance' with 'mitigation' because both involve action, but avoidance eliminates the risk source entirely, whereas mitigation reduces but does not remove the risk.
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
By discontinuing the use of the third-party service, the company eliminates the risk entirely rather than reducing or accepting it. This is the definition of risk avoidance, where the activity giving rise to the risk is ceased. The decision is based on the residual risk being too high to be acceptable or cost-effectively mitigated.
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 Mitigation
Why it's wrong here
Mitigation would involve implementing controls while continuing to use the service.
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Risk Avoidance
Why this is correct
Avoidance is the decision not to engage in the risk-prone activity.
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Risk Transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer would involve shifting the risk, not stopping the activity.
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Risk Acceptance
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance would mean continuing with the risk without action.
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