Capability-Based Risk Assessment Matrix

The Capability-Based Risk Assessment Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to assess the risk associated with a given capability. It is used to identify potential risks and prioritize them according to their severity and likelihood of occurrence.

At a very high level, the Capability-Based Risk Assessment Matrix is used in the context of business, risk management.

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What is the Capability-Based Risk Assessment Matrix?

A visual explanation is shown in the image above. The Capability-Based Risk Assessment Matrix can be described as a matrix with the following quadrants:

  1. Low Severity, Low Likelihood: Examples of risks in this quadrant include minor errors in data entry or minor delays in delivery.
  2. Low Severity, High Likelihood: Examples of risks in this quadrant include minor changes in customer requirements or minor delays in delivery.
  3. High Severity, Low Likelihood: Examples of risks in this quadrant include major errors in data entry or major delays in delivery.
  4. High Severity, High Likelihood: Examples of risks in this quadrant include major changes in customer requirements or major delays in delivery.

What is the purpose of the Capability-Based Risk Assessment Matrix?

The Capability-Based Risk Assessment Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to assess the risk associated with a given capability. It is used to identify potential risks and prioritize them according to their severity and likelihood of occurrence. This matrix is used to identify the risks associated with a capability and assess the likelihood of the risk occurring and the severity of the risk if it does occur. The matrix is divided into four quadrants, each representing a different risk level.

The top-left quadrant represents low severity and low likelihood of occurrence. This quadrant is for risks that are unlikely to occur and are not severe if they do. Examples of risks in this quadrant include minor errors in data entry or minor delays in delivery. The top-right quadrant represents low severity but high likelihood of occurrence. This quadrant is for risks that are likely to occur but are not severe if they do. Examples of risks in this quadrant include minor changes in customer requirements or minor delays in delivery.

The bottom-left quadrant represents high severity but low likelihood of occurrence. This quadrant is for risks that are unlikely to occur but are severe if they do. Examples of risks in this quadrant include major errors in data entry or major delays in delivery. The bottom-right quadrant represents high severity and high likelihood of occurrence. This quadrant is for risks that are likely to occur and are severe if they do. Examples of risks in this quadrant include major changes in customer requirements or major delays in delivery.


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What templates are related to Capability-Based Risk Assessment Matrix?

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