CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Risk Management Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A park and recreation agency decides to offer a new, high-risk adventure program.
To manage the financial risk associated with potential injuries, the agency purchases a comprehensive liability insurance policy specifically for this program.
Which risk management strategy is the agency primarily using?

Accepted Answer

Risk Transfer

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Risk Avoidance

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Risk Reduction

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Risk Retention

Question 2

In the context of park and recreation risk management, the level of care and foresight that a reasonably careful and prudent professional would exercise under similar circumstances is known as the:

Accepted Answer

Standard of Care

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Proximate Cause

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Duty to Warn

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Doctrine of Immunity

Question 3

Which of the following is the MOST proactive method for a park and recreation agency to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks within its facilities?

Accepted Answer

Conducting regular, systematic facility inspections and safety audits.

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Analyzing post-accident reports to identify trends.

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Relying on patrons to report unsafe conditions.

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Consulting with legal counsel after a significant incident occurs.

Question 4

A CPRP is reviewing the agency's risk management plan. The plan uses a matrix to categorize identified risks to prioritize treatment strategies. What two factors are MOST commonly used to evaluate and plot risks on this type of matrix?

Accepted Answer

Frequency and Severity

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Cost of Mitigation and Public Perception

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Political Impact and Staffing Levels

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Budgetary Impact and Historical Precedent

Question 5

A park district is considering offering a public kayaking program on a swift-moving river. After a thorough assessment, they determine they lack certified instructors, proper safety equipment, and an adequate emergency response plan for this specific activity. Consequently, the director decides not to offer the program. This decision is an example of which risk treatment strategy?

Accepted Answer

Risk Avoidance

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Risk Transfer

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Risk Retention

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Risk Reduction

Question 6

During a summer camp, a severe thunderstorm with lightning rapidly develops. The head counselor immediately directs staff to follow a specific, written procedure that includes moving all campers to a designated shelter, taking attendance, and initiating communication protocols. This document is best described as a(n):

Accepted Answer

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

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Risk Assessment Matrix

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Strategic Plan

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Daily Program Schedule