Inherent Riskrefers to the level of risk presentbefore any mitigation actions or controls are applied.
* Definition:
* It represents the natural level of risk associated with an activity or environment without considering risk management measures.
* Contrasted with Residual Risk:
* Residual Riskis the risk remaining after mitigation efforts are applied.
* Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
* A(Uncontrolled Risk): Not a standard risk management term.
* C(Vulnerability): Refers to weaknesses that increase susceptibility to risk, not the risk level itself.
* D(Residual Risk): Comes after controls are applied, opposite to inherent risk.
References:
* COSO ERM Framework: Discusses inherent risk as a baseline for evaluating control effectiveness.
* ISO 31000 (Risk Management): Explains inherent risk in the context of risk assessments.