CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
An organization is evaluating risk treatment options for a critical vulnerability. Which TWO options would be considered risk mitigation?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse risk mitigation (reducing likelihood/impact through controls) with risk transfer (insurance), risk acceptance (formal sign-off), or risk avoidance (discontinuing the service), which are distinct treatment options in the CRISC risk response framework.
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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Deploy an intrusion prevention system
Deploying an intrusion prevention system (IPS) is a risk mitigation measure because it actively monitors and blocks malicious traffic targeting the vulnerability, reducing the likelihood of exploitation. Implementing a security patch directly removes the vulnerability, thereby reducing both the likelihood and impact of a potential attack. Both actions modify the risk by applying technical controls to lower the residual risk level.
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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Purchase cyber insurance
Why it's wrong here
Insurance is a risk transfer mechanism.
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Accept the risk with formal sign-off
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance is a separate treatment option.
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Discontinue the vulnerable service
Why it's wrong here
Discontinuation is risk avoidance.
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Deploy an intrusion prevention system
Why this is correct
IPS reduces likelihood of successful attack.
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Implement a security patch
Why this is correct
Patching reduces vulnerability likelihood.
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