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CompTIA Security+ study material · question 30 of 611

Which quantity does an authorising official actually accept when granting an authorisation to operate?

  1. Exposure factor
  2. Risk appetite
  3. Residual risk
  4. Inherent risk
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Answer: C. Residual risk

Residual risk is what remains after the implemented controls are taken into account.

Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2 (NIST) — SP 800-37 Rev. 2 § 3.6 Authorize

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