ISC Risk Management Practice Question
When executive leadership discusses 'Acceptable Risk', they are referring to:
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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Residual risk within the risk appetite
Acceptable risk is the remaining risk after controls are applied that remains within the organizational risk tolerance.
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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Inherent risk before controls
Why it's wrong here
Inherent risk is rarely acceptable without treatment.
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Zero risk tolerance
Why it's wrong here
Zero risk is not attainable.
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The total budget for security
Why it's wrong here
This is financial capacity, not risk appetite.
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Residual risk within the risk appetite
Why this is correct
This is the definition of acceptable risk.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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