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CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #207
CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #207: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: 0.01. 0.01. If a big earthquake happens every 100 years, then the likelihood or probability of occurrence of a big earthquake occurring in any given year would be 1/100 or 0.01 (see ISC2 Study Guide, Module 2, under Risk Assessment).
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Question
What is the likelihood of an earthquake in the downtown area of Paris, if the records show that a big earthquake happens every 100 years?
Options
- A0.1
- B1
- C0.01
- D100
Explanation
0.01. If a big earthquake happens every 100 years, then the likelihood or probability of occurrence of a big earthquake occurring in any given year would be 1/100 or 0.01 (see ISC2 Study Guide, Module 2, under Risk Assessment).
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#Probability#Likelihood#Risk Assessment Basics
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