CompTIA CASP+ Practice Test

Which risk response strategy is MOST appropriate for ensuring network connectivity and avoiding outages in a university's network infrastructure upgrade?

1. Avoiding risk by complete network replacement

2. Transferring the risk via a third-party vendor

3. Accepting the risk and implementing a WLAN solution

4. Mitigating the risk with a backup system

The correct answer is: Accepting the risk and implementing a WLAN solution

Choosing to accept the risk while implementing a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) solution is a strategic decision that balances potential connectivity challenges with the need for a network upgrade. In the context of a university's network infrastructure, it's likely that upgrading the existing network can lead to unforeseen outages or instability. By opting for a WLAN solution, the university can maintain connectivity without a full reliance on wired connections during the transition. This approach allows for flexibility and can provide a temporary solution if issues arise during the upgrade process. WLAN solutions often have built-in redundancy and can serve as an interim system while the upgraded infrastructure is being validated and tested, ensuring some level of connectivity is maintained. Other approaches may lack the same balance of risk management and operational continuity. For instance, completely replacing the network could introduce significant downtime, while transferring the risk to a third-party vendor may lead to complications if their services do not meet the university's emergency needs. Mitigating risk with a backup system can be effective, but if the primary system fails due to the upgrade, having a WLAN already in place would allow for quicker recovery and sustained operations.