Which of the following is NOT part of the STAAR risk mitigation model?

• A. Spread Out
• B. Absorb Risk
• C. Ignore
• D. Deny

Answer: (B)

This question tests how the STAAR risk mitigation model handles reducing exposure to risk. In STAAR, mitigation involves taking actions to lower both the likelihood and impact of risk, such as spreading risk across multiple assets or activities so no single failure is catastrophic, and taking steps to block or avoid exposure to risky situations. Ignoring risk isn’t an active mitigation step, and denying exposure is about actively reducing or removing the risky exposure. Absorbing risk means accepting the risk and not implementing controls or safeguards, which is passive and not part of STAAR’s mitigation approach. So absorbing risk is the option that does not fit.