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Severity: The impact of a risk and the negative consequences that would result. Likelihood: The probability of the risk occurring. To place a risk in the risk assessment matrix, assign a rating to its severity and likelihood. Then plot it in the appropriate position in your chart,…

Likelihood: The probability of the risk occurring. To place a risk in the risk assessment matrix, assign a rating to its severity and likelihood. Then plot it in the appropriate position in your chart, or denote the rating in your table. The typical classifications used are:

The consequence of the risk can be: The risk assessment matrix is made in a form of a table where risks are grouped based on its likelihood and severity of consequence; colours are used to segment the table. The table is generally segmented into four (4) colours – Green, yellow, orange and Red.

A risk assessment matrix simplifies the information from the risk assessment form, making it easier to pinpoint major threats in a single glance. This convenience makes it a key tool in the risk management process. Every risk assessment matrix has two axes: one that measures the consequence impact and the other measures likelihood.

Severity: The impact of a risk and the negative consequences that would result. Likelihood: The probability of the risk occurring. To place a risk in the risk assessment matrix, assign a rating to its severity and likelihood. Then plot it in the appropriate position in your chart,…

Also in project planning, a different type of risk assessment template can be created in Excel and used to assess the overall risk of initiating a project. As mentioned above, in a risk assessment matrix, risks are placed on the matrix based on two criteria: Consequences: the severity of the impact or the extent of damage caused by the risk.