ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are considered risk management strategies? (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 management strategies include acceptance, mitigation, transfer, and avoidance. Acceptance, mitigation, and transfer are correct.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Risk acceptance
Why this is correct
Acceptance is a valid risk management strategy.
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Risk assessment
Why it's wrong here
Risk assessment identifies and evaluates risks, but is not a handling strategy.
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Risk analysis
Why it's wrong here
Risk analysis is part of the risk assessment process, not a strategy for handling risk.
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Risk transfer
Why this is correct
Transfer shifts risk to another party, e.g., insurance.
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Risk mitigation
Why this is correct
Mitigation involves reducing risk through controls.
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Risk Management and Security Controls
Key term
Risk
Risk is the possibility that an event or action will negatively affect an organization's ability to achieve its goals, often measured in terms of likelihood and impact.
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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