CRISC Risk Response and Mitigation Practice Question
Exhibit
Risk ID | Inherent Risk | Controls | Residual Risk | Response Risk-001 | High | Firewall, IDS | Medium | Transfer Risk-002 | Medium | Encryption | Low | Accept Risk-003 | Critical | None | Critical | Mitigate
Refer to the exhibit. Based on the risk register, which risk response is applied to the risk with the highest inherent risk?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates see a high inherent risk and automatically assume the response must be 'Mitigate' with technical controls, but the question tests the ability to recognize that purchasing insurance is a classic transfer response, not a reduction of the risk itself.
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
The risk with the highest inherent risk (Risk A, with a score of 25) involves a critical database server lacking encryption at rest. The risk response chosen is 'Transfer,' which is implemented by purchasing a cyber insurance policy that specifically covers data breach costs and regulatory fines. This shifts the financial impact of the risk to the insurer without altering the technical vulnerability or likelihood of the event.
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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Transfer
Why this is correct
Risk-001 uses Transfer.
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Avoid
Why it's wrong here
No avoidance is shown.
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Accept
Why it's wrong here
Risk-001's response is not Accept.
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Mitigate
Why it's wrong here
Risk-003 uses Mitigate but has Critical inherent.
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