Which of the following should be the MOST important consideration when prioritizing risk remediation?

The correct answer is A. Risk tolerance. The most important consideration when prioritizing risk remediation is the organization's risk tolerance. This defines the level of risk the organization is willing to accept. Risks exceeding that threshold must be addressed with higher urgency, ensuring remediation efforts are…

Submitted by valeria.br· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management

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ARisk tolerance
BDuration of exposure
CResidual risk
DImplementation costs

How the community answered

(25 responses)

A
88% (22)
B
4% (1)
C
8% (2)

Explanation

The most important consideration when prioritizing risk remediation is the organization's risk tolerance. This defines the level of risk the organization is willing to accept. Risks exceeding that threshold must be addressed with higher urgency, ensuring remediation efforts are aligned with business objectives and acceptable exposure levels.

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#Risk prioritization#Risk remediation#Risk tolerance#Risk management

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