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risk appetite

📖 ISTQB Glossary

Official ISTQB Definition

The amount and type of risk an organization is willing to pursue or retain.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

How much risk an organization is willing to accept.

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Look Closer

The level of risk that's considered acceptable.

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The Bottom Line

The boundary between acceptable and unacceptable risk.

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