Off-site data backup and storage should be geographically separated so as to
________________ (fill in the blank) the risk of a widespread physical disaster such as a
hurricane or earthquake.

A.
Accept

B.
Eliminate

C.
Transfer

D.
Mitigate

Explanation:
Off-site data backup and storage should be geographically separated, to mitigate
the risk of a widespread physical disaster such as a hurricane or an earthquake.