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07 Sep 2007

Briefing: How High is

Common definitions of "risk" describe it as an uncertainty which if it occurs would affect one or more objectives. These two dimensions of risk (uncertainty and its effect) are commonly called "probability" and "impact", though other terms are used. Deciding the importance of a particular risk requires assessment of these two dimensions, as well as other characteristics.


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