Example Risk Probability Assessment Table

LevelDescriptionProbability
AAlmost CertainConsequence could occur weekly/monthly.
BLikelyLikely consequence within a six month period.
CPossibleLikely occurrence/consequence within a 12 month period.
DUnlikelyConsequence could occur within a one to five year timeframe.
ERareConsequence may occur in exceptional circumstances. Consequence has rarely occurred in the industry.

An example of assessing the probability of a consequence.