ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
A company is implementing risk management for a new project. Which THREE of the following are valid risk treatment options? (Select THREE.)
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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Risk acceptance
Risk treatment options include mitigation, transfer, avoidance, and acceptance. All four are correct, but only three are listed.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Risk acceptance
Why this is correct
Correct. Acknowledging and tolerating risk.
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Risk transfer
Why this is correct
Correct. Shifting risk to another party.
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Risk communication
Why it's wrong here
Communication is part of the process, not a treatment option.
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Risk mitigation
Why this is correct
Correct. Applying controls to reduce risk.
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Risk analysis
Why it's wrong here
Risk analysis is part of assessment, not treatment.
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Risk Management and Security Controls
Key term
Risk treatment
Risk treatment is the process of selecting and implementing measures to modify risk, which can include avoiding, accepting, mitigating, or transferring the risk.
Key term
Risk management
Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization's capital, earnings, and operations, including IT systems and data.
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