ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are examples of risk mitigation? (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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Implementing access controls to limit user permissions
Risk mitigation involves implementing controls to reduce risk. Installing antivirus, implementing access controls, and using encryption all reduce risk. Transferring risk to insurer is risk transfer, and accepting risk is risk acceptance.
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 access controls to limit user permissions
Why this is correct
Access controls reduce risk of unauthorized access.
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Deciding not to fix a low-risk vulnerability due to cost
Why it's wrong here
This is risk acceptance, not mitigation.
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Encrypting sensitive data at rest
Why this is correct
Encryption reduces risk of data exposure.
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Installing antivirus software on all endpoints
Why this is correct
Antivirus reduces the risk of malware infection.
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Purchasing cyber insurance
Why it's wrong here
Cyber insurance transfers risk, not mitigates.
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Risk Management and Security Controls
Key term
Risk transfer
Risk transfer is the practice of shifting the financial burden of a potential loss to another party, typically through insurance or contracts.
Key term
Antivirus
Antivirus is software that detects, prevents, and removes malicious software (malware) from a computer or network.
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