Question 89
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Which best reflects the difference between risk avoidance and risk mitigation?
A. Avoidance increases exposure; mitigation eliminates it
B. Avoidance eliminates the risk; mitigation reduces impact
C. Mitigation is illegal in most sectors
D. Both are the same
Answer: B. Avoidance eliminates the risk; mitigation reduces impact
Risk avoidance removes the condition causing risk, while mitigation applies controls to reduce likelihood or consequences.