Which of the following is a Four Supporting Process?

• A. ORM
• B. Risk assessment
• C. Quality control
• D. Training

Answer: (A)

The main idea is recognizing which process provides a broad, organized approach that supports readiness across operations. Operational Risk Management is that framework: it gives a systematic way to identify hazards, assess risk, implement controls, and supervise outcomes so missions and maintenance can proceed safely and effectively. Because ORM covers risk across many tasks and ensures safeguards are in place, it’s designated as one of the Four Supporting Processes in the material readiness framework.

Risk assessment is a part of ORM—it's one step within the process of evaluating and mitigating risk. Quality control and training are essential functions, but they focus on quality standards and getting people prepared, respectively, rather than serving as the overarching, cross-cutting process for handling risk across operations. So ORM stands out as the Four Supporting Process.