The document discusses risk management and its process groups. It defines risk and characteristics of risk. It then describes the six risk management process groups: 1) Plan Risk Management 2) Identify Risks 3) Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis 4) Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis 5) Plan Responses 6) Control Risks. Each process group has specific inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs involved in identifying, assessing, and managing project risks. The overall purpose is to systematically manage uncertainty and increase the likelihood of achieving project objectives.