ENV SP Risk Assessment and Mitigation 2

Question 1

Which risk assessment method uses a matrix to plot the likelihood of a hazard against its potential consequence?

Accepted Answer

Probability-Consequence Matrix

Answer

A Probability-Consequence Matrix visually categorizes risks by plotting likelihood on one axis and severity of impact on the other to prioritize mitigation.

Question 2

In the context of Envision, which category of risk is most directly addressed by selecting locally sourced materials?

Accepted Answer

Supply chain disruption risk

Answer

Locally sourced materials reduce supply chain disruption risk by shortening the logistics chain and reducing dependence on distant suppliers.

Question 3

A project team identifies that a new highway may increase urban heat island intensity over time. This is best classified as which type of risk?

Accepted Answer

Chronic climate risk

Answer

Urban heat island intensification is a gradual, long-term effect of climate change and land use, making it a chronic climate risk.

Question 4

Under the Envision framework, which mitigation hierarchy step should always be considered FIRST before other risk reduction strategies?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance

Answer

Avoidance—eliminating the source of risk entirely—is the first and most preferred step in the mitigation hierarchy.

Question 5

Which tool is specifically designed to help sustainability professionals quantify the likelihood of extreme weather events affecting infrastructure over a 50-year asset life?

Accepted Answer

Climate Vulnerability Assessment

Answer

A Climate Vulnerability Assessment systematically evaluates how projected climate changes and extreme events may affect infrastructure over its service life.

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ENV SP Risk Assessment and Mitigation 2