According to the Engineering Definition of Risk, It Holds That

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to the engineering definition of risk, it holds that a risk is

• A) an unwanted event that may or may not occur.
• B) the probability that an event will occur multiplied by some appropriate measure of the consequence of that event.
• C) the probability that an event will occur multiplied by the monetary value (usually measured in US dollars) of that event.
• D) a quantitative entity defined in the design code applicable to a project.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Thalamus

A part of the brain located in the center of the brain, acting as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear, anxiety, and aggression.

Panic Attack

A sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause.