Limit, Specification

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Specification Limit

NISTIR 8011 Vol. 1

Definition(s):

A condition indicating that risk has exceeded acceptable levels and that immediate action is needed to reduce the risk, or the system/assessment object may need to be removed from production (lose authority to operate).
Source(s):
NISTIR 8011 Vol. 1

See Limit, Specification.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8011 Vol. 1 under Specification Limit

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