Which statement about risk heat map interpretation is correct?

• A. The most significant risks based on probability and impact
• B. The total number of risks recorded
• C. The color scheme only
• D. The alphabetical list of risk names

Answer: (B)

Interpreting a risk heat map centers on spotting the most significant risks by linking how likely they are to occur with how big an impact they would have. A heat map places risks on a likelihood vs. impact grid and uses color shading to highlight the severity, so the key takeaway is which risks sit in the high-likelihood, high-impact region and thus deserve priority. This focus on significance by probability and impact explains why that description is the best match. It isn’t about counting all risks, nor about relying on color alone, nor about an alphabetical list of names.