CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
Which risk treatment option involves eliminating the activity that creates the risk?
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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Avoid
Risk avoidance means avoiding the risk by discontinuing the activity that generates it.
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 it's wrong here
Transfer shifts risk to a third party, e.g., insurance.
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Mitigate
Why it's wrong here
Mitigation reduces likelihood or impact but does not eliminate the activity.
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Accept
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance retains the risk without action.
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Avoid
Why this is correct
Avoidance eliminates the risk by stopping the activity.
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