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An enterprise has performed a risk assessment for the risk associated with the theft of sales team laptops while in transit. The results of the assessment concluded that the cost of mitigating the risk is higher than the potential loss. Which of the following is the BEST risk response strategy?

A.

Limit travel with laptops.

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A.

Limit travel with laptops.

B.

Accept the inherent risk.

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B.

Accept the inherent risk.

C.

Encrypt the sales team laptops.

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C.

Encrypt the sales team laptops.

Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

The enterprise has concluded that the cost of mitigating the risk of theft of sales team laptops while in transit is higher than the potential loss, leading to the decision to accept the risk.

Risk Response Strategies Overview:

Risk Acceptance: Choosing to accept the risk and not take any action to mitigate it.

Risk Avoidance: Taking action to completely avoid the risk.

Risk Mitigation: Implementing measures to reduce the likelihood or impact of the risk.

Risk Transfer: Shifting the risk to another party (e.g., through insurance).

Explanation of Risk Acceptance:

Risk acceptance is appropriate when the cost of mitigating the risk is higher than the potential loss.

In this case, the cost-benefit analysis shows that it is more practical to accept the risk rather than invest in expensive mitigation measures.

ISA 315 (Revised 2019), Anlage 6 provides guidance on assessing risks and determining appropriate responses based on the cost and impact of potential risks.

asked 18/11/2024
Vladimir Kornfeld
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