CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
Which risk treatment option involves purchasing cyber insurance?
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
Cyber insurance is a form of risk transfer, where the financial impact of a loss is shifted to the insurer.
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 eliminates the activity causing risk.
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Transfer
Why this is correct
Insurance transfers the financial risk to a third party.
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Mitigate
Why it's wrong here
Mitigation reduces likelihood or impact through controls.
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Accept
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance retains risk, does not transfer.
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