After identifying mitigation options, what is the next step?

• A. Implement controls
• B. Plan monitoring
• C. Identify assets
• D. Collect data

Answer: (A)

After you identify mitigation options, you must implement controls to put those measures into practice. This moves from planning into action, applying the chosen measures—such as coatings, material changes, protective systems, or procedural adjustments—to actually reduce corrosion risk. Only once these controls are in place can you properly plan monitoring to verify performance and collect data on effectiveness. Identifying assets and collecting data are typically done earlier to shape the mitigation plan and establish baselines, so they aren’t the immediate next step after choosing mitigations.