What are the three levels of ORM?

• A. In Depth, Deliberate, and Time Critical
• B. In Depth, Deliberate
• C. Time Critical, Deliberate, and Strategic
• D. Operational, Tactical, Strategic

Answer: (A)

ORM adapts risk assessment to how much time you have to decide. There are three levels that cover the spectrum from quick decisions to thorough planning. The most thorough, used when you have ample time and complex factors to weigh, involves a complete identification of hazards, evaluation of risks, and implementation of controls with formal risk acceptance. The next level is used when there’s some planning time available, allowing a methodical review of hazards and controls before execution. The most time-pressured situations require a streamlined approach where only the essential hazards and controls are considered to protect people and operations immediately.

So the three levels are In-Depth, Deliberate, and Time Critical. This set is the standard ORM framework for diving EOD contexts because it aligns risk assessment with the time available. The other options mix terms that don’t reflect the actual ORM levels, or omit a level, or bring in planning hierarchies (like strategic or operational) that aren’t part of this ORM structure.