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CRISC Practice Question: An IT risk manager is reviewing the results of a…
An IT risk manager is reviewing the results of a recent risk assessment. The organization has a risk appetite that allows for low residual risk. One identified risk has an inherent risk score of 15 (on a scale of 1-25) and currently has no controls. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation for this risk?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates see a moderate score (15 out of 25) and assume acceptance is appropriate, but they overlook the specific risk appetite constraint that requires low residual risk, making acceptance invalid without controls.
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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Implement controls to reduce the residual risk to an acceptable level.
The inherent risk score of 15 (out of 25) is moderate, but the organization's risk appetite allows only low residual risk. Since there are currently no controls, the residual risk equals the inherent risk of 15, which exceeds the acceptable threshold. Therefore, implementing controls is the best recommendation to reduce the residual risk to a level that aligns with the risk appetite.
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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Accept the risk because the score is moderate.
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance without controls may not align with a low risk appetite.
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Implement controls to reduce the residual risk to an acceptable level.
Why this is correct
Controls are necessary to lower the residual risk to within appetite.
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Transfer the risk via cyber insurance.
Why it's wrong here
Insurance does not reduce the inherent risk score.
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Avoid the risk by discontinuing the business process.
Why it's wrong here
This is an extreme measure and not necessary if controls can mitigate the risk.
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