Risk Assessment & Management Flashcards
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An adult educator notices that several learners are struggling emotionally after discussing a traumatic topic in class. What is the FIRST risk management step?
Answer: Immediately assess learner distress and offer support resources
Immediately assessing distress and providing referrals to support services is the first risk management priority to ensure learner safety.
Which document is MOST essential for formalizing risk management responsibilities within an adult education program?
Answer: Risk management policy
A risk management policy formally assigns roles, procedures, and accountability for identifying and responding to risks.
A risk matrix is used in adult education programs primarily to:
Answer: Prioritize risks by likelihood and impact
A risk matrix plots likelihood against impact to help educators prioritize which risks require the most urgent attention.
When assessing risks related to online learning platforms, an adult educator should focus MOST on:
Answer: Data privacy, accessibility, and technical reliability
Online platforms introduce data privacy, accessibility gaps, and technical failure as the primary risk categories for adult learners.
Which risk assessment approach involves gathering input from learners, staff, and stakeholders BEFORE implementing a new program?
Answer: Prospective risk assessment
A prospective risk assessment is conducted before program launch to identify and mitigate risks in advance.
An adult education center is located in a flood-prone area. The BEST risk management response is to:
Answer: Develop a continuity plan that includes remote learning alternatives
A continuity plan that includes remote learning ensures instruction can continue even when the physical site is inaccessible due to natural hazards.
A 'residual risk' in adult education refers to:
Answer: Risk that remains after mitigation measures have been applied
Residual risk is the level of risk that persists after all practical control measures have been implemented.