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Which of the following risk response planning techniques is associated with threats and seeks to reduce the probability of occurrence, or impact of risk below an acceptable threshold?
Suggested Answer: C
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26 comments · newest first
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Cheryl
11 months ago
I’m surprised this is even a question, thought it was common knowledge!
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Kayleigh
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not B? Transference can also reduce risk, right?
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Dean
12 months ago
C makes the most sense, totally agree!
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Murray
12 months ago
I thought it was A, risk avoidance is more about eliminating the threat entirely.
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Germaine
1 year ago
Definitely C, risk mitigation is all about reducing impact!
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Stefanie
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think risk mitigation is definitely the right choice for reducing threats.
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Jessenia
1 year ago
I feel like risk transference is more about shifting the risk to someone else, so that can't be it.
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Rolande
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about risk avoidance being about eliminating the risk altogether.
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Theola
1 year ago
I think the answer might be risk mitigation since it focuses on reducing the impact or likelihood of threats.
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Erinn
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on the differences between these risk response techniques. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand them properly before answering this.
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Sharen
1 year ago
Okay, let me see. Risk avoidance is about eliminating the risk entirely, while risk transference is about shifting the risk to someone else. I think the key here is that the technique needs to reduce the probability or impact, so I'm going to go with risk mitigation.
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Rebbecca
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. Is it risk mitigation or risk avoidance? I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Salome
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure the answer is risk mitigation, since that's the technique that focuses on reducing the probability or impact of threats.
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Blythe
2 years ago
Risk mitigation, no doubt. Lowering the probability or impact of a threat? That's exactly what I want to do. Although, if I could just wave a magic wand and make the risk disappear, that would be Blythen better!
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Felix
1 year ago
C) Risk mitigation
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Val
1 year ago
B) Risk transference
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Erasmo
1 year ago
A) Risk avoidance
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Marlon
2 years ago
Risk mitigation, hands down. It's the only option that talks about reducing the risk to an acceptable threshold. I'm not trying to accept any unacceptable risks here!
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Dortha
2 years ago
Risk mitigation, for sure. That's the one that aligns with the question's description of reducing the probability or impact of risks. Gotta love a good multiple-choice question with a clear correct answer!
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Annett
1 year ago
Yeah, risk avoidance and risk transference wouldn't really fit the bill for reducing the probability or impact of risks.
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Rozella
1 year ago
I agree, risk mitigation is definitely the way to go in that scenario.
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Ling
2 years ago
But risk avoidance means completely avoiding the risk, while risk mitigation is about reducing the impact. I still think A) is the right choice.
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Veronique
2 years ago
Hmm, I was debating between risk mitigation and risk avoidance, but mitigation makes more sense. Avoidance is more about eliminating the risk entirely, while mitigation is about lowering it to an acceptable level.
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Shenika
2 years ago
Risk mitigation seems like the obvious choice here. It's the only option that specifically mentions reducing the probability or impact of risks. This is exactly what risk response planning is all about.
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Sharmaine
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C) Risk mitigation.
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Ling
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Risk avoidance.