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The correct answer is D: The identification, evaluation and prioritization of risks. Risk Management is the process of identifying, assessing and mitigating risks (ISC2 Study Guide, chapter 1, module 2). "Impact and likelihood of a threat" is a definition of risk. "Creating an incident response team" and "assessing the potential impact of a threat" can be conside

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Risk Management is:

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  • AThe assessment of the potential impact of a threat
  • BThe impact and likelihood of a threat
  • CThe creation of an incident response team
  • DThe identification, evaluation and prioritization of risks

Explanation

Risk Management is the process of identifying, assessing and mitigating risks (ISC2 Study Guide, chapter 1, module 2). "Impact and likelihood of a threat" is a definition of risk. "Creating an incident response team" and "assessing the potential impact of a threat" can be considered Risk Management actions, but are not in themselves Risk Management.

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