CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
During an IT risk assessment, a risk owner identifies a risk that is within the organization's risk appetite. The recommended risk treatment option is to:
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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Accept the risk with formal sign-off.
When a risk is within appetite, the appropriate response is to accept it, with formal documentation and sign-off by the risk owner.
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 with formal sign-off.
Why this is correct
Acceptance is appropriate for risks within appetite.
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Avoid the risk by eliminating the activity.
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance is for risks outside appetite where controls cannot reduce risk sufficiently.
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Transfer the risk through cyber insurance.
Why it's wrong here
Transfer is used when risk is too high and can be shifted.
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Mitigate the risk by implementing additional controls.
Why it's wrong here
Mitigation is used to reduce risk, but if within appetite, acceptance is sufficient.
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