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CRISC Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are examples of risk…
Which TWO of the following are examples of risk avoidance?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse risk mitigation (e.g., implementing controls like firewalls) with risk avoidance, failing to recognize that avoidance requires completely eliminating the risk source, not just reducing it.
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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Migrating to a different technology platform
Migrating to a different technology platform (Option D) is a risk avoidance strategy because it eliminates the risk entirely by moving away from the vulnerable or high-risk technology. For example, if an organization uses an outdated operating system with known unpatched vulnerabilities, migrating to a modern, supported platform removes the attack surface, avoiding the risk rather than mitigating or transferring 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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Implementing a firewall
Why it's wrong here
Firewall mitigates risk.
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Purchasing cyber insurance
Why it's wrong here
Insurance transfers risk.
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Accepting the risk
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance does not avoid risk.
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Migrating to a different technology platform
Why this is correct
Changing platforms can avoid risks of the old platform.
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Discontinuing a high-risk business process
Why this is correct
Eliminates the risk by stopping the activity.
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