Multiple choice technology testing

The _______ ______ is the assessment of a risk without taking into account any related controls or mitigating actions.

  1. Coherent risk

  2. Residual risk

  3. Inherent risk

  4. Non-living risk
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Inherent risk is the assessment of risk without considering controls or mitigations. It represents the raw, natural risk level in a system or process before any security measures or controls are applied.

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