When Considering Risk Response Development, Reducing the Likelihood That an Event

question 90

Multiple Choice

When considering risk response development, reducing the likelihood that an event will occur and / or reducing the impact that an adverse event would have on a project is known as _________ the risk.

• A) escalating
• B) mitigating
• C) avoiding
• D) transferring
• E) eliminating

---

Definitions:

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids, which are hormones produced by the adrenal gland that regulate salt and water balance in the body.

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone

A peptide hormone involved in the stress response, stimulating the release of ACTH from the pituitary gland.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol and other steroid hormones.