CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
Which risk treatment option involves formally acknowledging the risk and taking no further action, provided the risk is within the organization's risk appetite?
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
Acceptance is a formal decision to tolerate a risk within appetite, with documented sign-off.
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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Avoid
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance means eliminating the activity that creates risk.
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Transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer shifts risk to a third party.
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Mitigate
Why it's wrong here
Mitigation involves implementing controls to reduce risk.
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Accept
Why this is correct
Acceptance means the risk is within appetite and formally accepted.
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