A qualitative risk assessment uses descriptive categories such as High, Medium, and Low rather than requiring precise numerical estimates.

### Why this is right Qualitative assessment uses descriptive judgments and categories. It can rely on expert discussion and limited data, unlike quantitative analysis, which uses numerical measures. ### The concept A qualitative rating communicates relative concern in an accessible way, often using a heat map. Its speed and readability are useful for strategic or non-technical audiences. Because judgments can vary between people, the rating is subjective and is less suited to detailed cost-benefit calculations. ### Terms - **Qualitative assessment**: an assessment using descriptive categories rather than numerical estimates. - **Heat map**: a visual display that uses categories or colors to show relative risk levels. ### Remember Descriptive labels indicate relative concern, not a precise dollar value.