Position Risk: Every covered position must be designated as low, moderate, or high risk. This determination is based on the position's potential to adversely affect the efficiency and integrity of the federal government and, by extension, the employing agency or component.

• A. Small, Medium, Large
• B. Low and High risk
• C. Moderate risk only
• D. Low, Moderate, or High risk

Answer: (D)

Risk classification in suitability determinations uses three levels to reflect potential impact on the government’s efficiency and integrity. Every covered position is designated as low, moderate, or high risk so the agency can apply appropriate controls and actions based on how much harm the role could cause. The designation that includes all three levels matches the established framework and ensures consistency across positions. The other choices miss parts of that framework: Small, Medium, Large doesn’t map to the official risk categories; Low and High risk leaves out the moderate category; Moderate risk only leaves out the low and high categories. Therefore, Low, Moderate, or High risk is the correct designation.