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SSCP Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are valid risk…
Which THREE of the following are valid risk treatment options according to ISO 31000? (Select three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between ISO 31000's formal terminology and common business jargon, so candidates mistakenly select 'risk elimination' instead of 'risk avoidance' or confuse 'risk duplication' with 'risk transfer' or 'redundancy' as a control measure.
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 retention
Risk retention (A) is a valid risk treatment option under ISO 31000 because it involves accepting the current level of risk, often when the cost of mitigation exceeds the potential impact or when the risk is within the organization's risk appetite. This is a deliberate decision to bear the risk, typically documented in a risk register and monitored for changes.
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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Risk retention
Why this is correct
Formal acceptance of residual risk.
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Risk elimination
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard term; elimination is often achieved through avoidance or mitigation.
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Risk duplication
Why it's wrong here
Not a recognized risk treatment.
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Risk reduction
Why this is correct
Applying controls to reduce risk.
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Risk transfer
Why this is correct
Shifting risk to another party, e.g., insurance.
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