Risk manager Ariel is analyzing the risks faced by her compa…

Risk manager Ariel is analyzing the risks faced by her company, Deep Sea Technology. After quickly identifying the key risks that she believes poses the most significant threat to Deep Sea: she then assigned a rating based on the frequency and severity of the various risks. The four ranges of rating she used are: Low, Medium-Low, Medium-High, and High.  The process that Ariel engaged in above is most closely aligned to what?

KMC Inc. is a manufacturer of a high processing power microc…

KMC Inc. is a manufacturer of a high processing power microchips used for gaming computer systems. One of KMC’s largest customers is SPEED Gaming: a company that sells high-powered gaming computers, which was founded by and endorsed by a popular Twitch streamer: “iSLOWSPEED”. SPEED Gaming purchased $40,000 worth of microchips from KMC Inc. on 06/01/2025. The purchase was made on a financing plan: with $10,000 being due in four quarterly installments.  The first installment was due on 07/01/2025. However, as of today, the payment has still not been made. Additionally, “iSLOWSPEED” has not been active on his Twitch account, and posted a cryptic message saying “he will no longer be posting any new gaming content or selling any SPEED Gaming equipment.” As a result, KMC Inc. now has significant doubt they will be able to collect the $40,000 that was sold to SPEED Gaming on credit.  Which of the following identification methods would have helped identify this risk to KMC Inc.?