When performing a quantitative risk analysis, which of the following is MOST important to estimate the potential loss? 

Answer options:

A. Evaluate productivity losses
B. Assess the impact of confidential data disclosure
C. Calculate the value of the information or asset
D. Measure the probability of occurrence of each threat

C

Calculating the value of the information or asset is the first step in a risk analysis process to determine the impact to the organization, which is the ultimate goal. Determining how much productivity could be lost and how much it would cost is a step in the estimation of potential risk process. Knowing the impact if confidential information is disclosed is also a step in the estimation of potential risk. Measuring the probability of occurrence for each threat identified is a step in performing a threat analysis and therefore a partial answer.