CSC Risk Management & Quality Assurance 1

Question 1

What is the first step in the risk management process?

Accepted Answer

Identify potential risks through systematic analysis

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Purchase insurance for all possible risks

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Ignore risks until they become problems

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Transfer all risks to third parties

Question 2

How should risks be prioritized?

Accepted Answer

Based on probability of occurrence and potential impact

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Alphabetically by risk name

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By the order in which they were identified

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All risks should receive equal attention

Question 3

What is risk mitigation?

Accepted Answer

Taking actions to reduce the likelihood or impact of identified risks

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Eliminating all risks completely

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Ignoring risks with low probability

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Transferring all responsibility to insurers

Question 4

When should a risk register be updated?

Accepted Answer

Continuously as new risks emerge and existing risks change

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Only during annual reviews

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When a risk event actually occurs

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Only when auditors request it

Question 5

What is residual risk?

Accepted Answer

The risk remaining after mitigation measures have been applied

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The original risk before any action

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Risk that has been completely eliminated

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Risk that only affects other organizations

Question 6

How does risk appetite influence management decisions?

Accepted Answer

It defines the level of risk an organization is willing to accept in pursuit of objectives

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It eliminates the need for risk assessment

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It only applies to financial risks

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It is determined solely by regulators