CPRP Risk Management Procedures 5

Question 1

A risk manager is calculating the frequency and severity of potential hazards at a recreation facility. What risk management tool is being used?

Accepted Answer

Risk assessment matrix

Answer

A risk assessment matrix evaluates hazards by plotting their likelihood of occurrence against the severity of potential harm to prioritize mitigation efforts.

Question 2

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), park agencies must ensure that risk management policies do not:

Accepted Answer

Exclude individuals with disabilities from programs without an individualized assessment

Answer

ADA prohibits blanket exclusions of individuals with disabilities; agencies must conduct individualized assessments to determine if participation is safe.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of conducting a post-incident review after a significant park injury?

Accepted Answer

To identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Answer

Post-incident reviews focus on identifying systemic root causes and corrective actions rather than assigning individual blame.

Question 4

A park agency decides to require participants to sign a waiver before joining an adventure ropes course. What risk management strategy does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Risk transfer

Answer

Waivers are a form of risk transfer, shifting some legal liability from the agency to the participant through contractual agreement.

Question 5

Which federal agency sets occupational safety standards that park and recreation employers must follow to protect employees from workplace hazards?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer

OSHA establishes and enforces workplace safety standards that all employers, including park and recreation agencies, must comply with to protect workers.

CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Practice Test

CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Practice Test

CPRP Risk Management Procedures 5