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18 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 18
Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the risk posed to human health and/or the environment
by the actual or potential presence and/or use of specific pollutants
Risk Assessment
Risk Analysis
Control Activities
Information Security Risk
, Term 2 of 18
What are the four types of approaches that can be used for risk analysis?
Our goal in dealing with variability in the RA process can be broken into three objectives:
For each step in the process, we must quantify:
-a. The variability/range expected for tangible reasons (ranges in contamination, exposure
levels, physiologic responses to a toxin, etc.)
-b. The variability due to uncertainty/lack of knowledge
-c. The random or inherent variability
Peer review is expected to achieve two critical objectives:
-Create greater consistency in how risk assessment is conducted;
-Serve to identify those areas and assumptions where the scientific uncertainty is so high
that it demands additional and well-focused attention.
Step 1 - Hazard Identification
Examines whether a stressor has the potential to cause harm to humans and/or ecological
systems, and if so, under what circumstances.
Step 2 - Dose-Response Assessment
Examines the numerical relationship between exposure and effects.
Step 3 - Exposure Assessment
Examines what is known about the frequency, timing, and levels of contact with a stressor.
Step 4 - Risk Characterization
Examines how well the data support conclusions about the nature and extent of the risk
from exposure to environmental stressor
Stochastic-Statistical Approach
Model Ecosystem Approach
Deterministic Approach
Baseline Chemical Approach (Most often used)
18 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 18
Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the risk posed to human health and/or the environment
by the actual or potential presence and/or use of specific pollutants
Risk Assessment
Risk Analysis
Control Activities
Information Security Risk
, Term 2 of 18
What are the four types of approaches that can be used for risk analysis?
Our goal in dealing with variability in the RA process can be broken into three objectives:
For each step in the process, we must quantify:
-a. The variability/range expected for tangible reasons (ranges in contamination, exposure
levels, physiologic responses to a toxin, etc.)
-b. The variability due to uncertainty/lack of knowledge
-c. The random or inherent variability
Peer review is expected to achieve two critical objectives:
-Create greater consistency in how risk assessment is conducted;
-Serve to identify those areas and assumptions where the scientific uncertainty is so high
that it demands additional and well-focused attention.
Step 1 - Hazard Identification
Examines whether a stressor has the potential to cause harm to humans and/or ecological
systems, and if so, under what circumstances.
Step 2 - Dose-Response Assessment
Examines the numerical relationship between exposure and effects.
Step 3 - Exposure Assessment
Examines what is known about the frequency, timing, and levels of contact with a stressor.
Step 4 - Risk Characterization
Examines how well the data support conclusions about the nature and extent of the risk
from exposure to environmental stressor
Stochastic-Statistical Approach
Model Ecosystem Approach
Deterministic Approach
Baseline Chemical Approach (Most often used)
