risk
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Official ISTQB Definition
A factor that could result in future negative consequences.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Something bad that might happen, and how much it would hurt if it did.
Look Closer
A potential problem: likelihood times impact equals risk level.
The Bottom Line
The chance that something goes wrong combined with the damage it would cause.
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