CPRE Risk Management and Safety 2

Question 1

The attractive nuisance doctrine most commonly applies to park agencies when:

Accepted Answer

A dangerous feature like an unfenced pool attracts and injures a child trespasser

Answer

The attractive nuisance doctrine requires property owners to protect child trespassers from hazards that are both dangerous and likely to attract children.

Question 2

When an agency purchases general liability insurance, the coverage primarily protects against:

Accepted Answer

Third-party bodily injury and property damage claims

Answer

General liability insurance covers claims from third parties (visitors, participants) who suffer bodily injury or property damage due to agency operations.

Question 3

Emergency action plans (EAPs) for park facilities should include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Employee annual performance goals

Answer

EAPs address emergency-specific procedures like evacuation, communication, and roles — performance goals are a human resources function unrelated to emergency response.

Question 4

Sovereign immunity historically protected government park agencies from lawsuits, but today most states:

Accepted Answer

Have waived immunity to varying degrees, allowing certain claims against public entities

Answer

Most states have enacted tort claims acts that partially waive sovereign immunity, allowing individuals to sue government agencies under specified conditions.

Question 5

Which document records all accidents, injuries, and near-misses at a park facility and is essential for risk management analysis?

Accepted Answer

Incident report

Answer

Incident reports document circumstances, contributing factors, and witness information, forming the basis for risk pattern analysis and legal defense.

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test

CPRE Risk Management and Safety 2