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risk likelihood

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Official ISTQB Definition

The probability that a risk will become an actual outcome or event.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

The probability that a risk will actually occur.

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Look Closer

How likely is it that this bad thing will happen?

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The Bottom Line

The chance of a risk materializing, based on complexity, change, and history.

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