CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
An organization decides to outsource its data center operations to a cloud provider with strict contractual penalties for security breaches. This is an example of which risk treatment option?
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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Transfer
Transferring risk shifts the financial consequences to a third party, such as through outsourcing or insurance.
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
Why it's wrong here
Accepting would not involve transferring to a third party.
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Avoid
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance would mean not operating the data center at all.
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Mitigate
Why it's wrong here
Mitigation involves internal controls, not contractual transfer.
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Transfer
Why this is correct
Outsourcing with contractual liability is a common risk transfer mechanism.
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