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Which statement describes the risk portrayed on the risk matrix heat map below?

The correct answer is B. The risk has a probability of 40% of occurrence and a high impact rating. The risk matrix heat map is a graphical tool that displays the probability and impact of risks in a project. The horizontal axis represents the probability of occurrence, and the vertical axis represents the impact rating. The colors indicate the level of risk exposure, from…

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Question

Which statement describes the risk portrayed on the risk matrix heat map below?

Options

  • AThe risk has a probability of 60% of occurrence and a medium impact rating.
  • BThe risk has a probability of 40% of occurrence and a high impact rating.
  • CThe risk has a high impact and probability of occurring.
  • DThe risk has a low probability and high impact rating.

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    9% (3)
  • B
    75% (24)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    13% (4)

Explanation

The risk matrix heat map is a graphical tool that displays the probability and impact of risks in a project. The horizontal axis represents the probability of occurrence, and the vertical axis represents the impact rating. The colors indicate the level of risk exposure, from green (low) to red (high). The risk in question is located in the upper right quadrant of the matrix, which means it has a high impact rating. The probability of occurrence can be estimated by looking at the scale on the horizontal axis. The risk is slightly to the left of the 50% mark, which means it has a probability of occurrence of about 40%.

Topics

#Risk Matrix#Probability and Impact#Qualitative Risk Analysis#Risk Description

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