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CRISC Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are effective risk…
Which THREE of the following are effective risk treatment strategies?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse 'ignoring' or 'uninformed acceptance' with the legitimate risk acceptance strategy, which requires documented analysis and approval, and assuming that risks that have not yet materialized can be safely disregarded.
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 the risk by discontinuing the activity
Avoiding risk by discontinuing the activity is a recognized risk treatment strategy under the ISACA Risk IT framework. By ceasing the activity that introduces the risk, the organization eliminates the possibility of the risk event occurring, which is a valid and often necessary response when the risk exceeds the organization's risk appetite and cannot be cost-effectively mitigated or transferred.
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 without any analysis
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance must be based on risk assessment and within appetite.
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Avoid the risk by discontinuing the activity
Why this is correct
Avoidance eliminates risk entirely.
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Ignore the risk if it has not materialized yet
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring is not a valid treatment; risks should be managed.
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Implement compensating controls to reduce risk
Why this is correct
Controls mitigate risk to an acceptable level.
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Transfer the risk through outsourcing
Why this is correct
Outsourcing can transfer risk to a vendor if properly managed.
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