Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards

What does a risk register primarily document during a building assessment project?

Answer: Identified risks, their likelihood, impact, and planned responses

A risk register is a living document cataloging each identified risk with its probability, consequence, and mitigation plan.

A home with an attached garage poses which SPECIFIC health risk that a building analyst must assess?

Answer: Carbon monoxide migration from vehicle exhaust into living spaces

Carbon monoxide from vehicles and stored equipment can migrate through unsealed gaps between the garage and living area.

Which mitigation measure is most effective at reducing radon entry through a slab-on-grade foundation?

Answer: Sub-slab depressurization system (SSD)

Sub-slab depressurization reverses the pressure differential that drives radon into the building through the slab.

When a blower door test reveals a house is too tight to meet ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation requirements, the building analyst should recommend:

Answer: Installing a mechanical ventilation system to ensure adequate fresh air

Mechanical ventilation ensures controlled, filterable fresh air without relying on unpredictable infiltration.

The presence of knob-and-tube wiring in an attic creates which risk specifically tied to insulation work?

Answer: Fire hazard if insulation covers the wiring and prevents heat dissipation

Knob-and-tube wiring relies on air circulation for cooling; covering it with insulation can cause overheating and fire.

Which condition would cause a building analyst to DEFER weatherization work until remediation is complete?

Answer: Active mold growth on basement rim joists

Active mold represents a health hazard and indicates underlying moisture problems that must be resolved before adding insulation or air sealing.

A risk mitigation strategy that shifts financial consequences to a third party is called:

Answer: Risk transfer

Risk transfer moves the financial burden of a loss to another party, typically through insurance or contractual indemnification.