CAF-3 · Chapter 14 · Question 5 of 15
A software development firm identifies a minor visual bug in a non-critical internal tool. Fixing the bug would cost more in developer hours than the potential harm the bug causes. The firm decides to leave the bug as is. This is an example of:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Risk Acceptance
Explanation
Risk acceptance occurs when a risk is deemed to be within the organization's acceptable threshold (risk appetite), often because the cost of fixing it outweighs the potential harm
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