Risk Management & Assessment Flashcards

In the hierarchy of hazard controls, which control type is considered MOST effective?

Answer: Elimination

Physically removing the hazard is the most effective control, while PPE is the least effective.

Safety training programs and written work procedures fall into which category of hazard controls?

Answer: Administrative controls

Training, procedures, and scheduling changes that alter how people work are administrative controls.

Which tool visually ranks risks by how much each variable could affect a training project's outcome during sensitivity analysis?

Answer: Tornado diagram

A tornado diagram displays sensitivity analysis results with the most influential variables at the top.

A critical certification program depends on a single subject matter expert instructor. What is the BEST risk mitigation?

Answer: Cross-train backup facilitators and fully document the materials

Cross-training and documentation remove the single point of failure.

Which control BEST reduces the risk of unauthorized access to learners' personal data stored in a learning management system?

Answer: Role-based access controls

Role-based access limits each user to only the data their job requires.

When should risk assessment be performed for a training program?

Answer: Iteratively throughout the program life cycle

Risks change over time, so identification and assessment should be repeated throughout the life cycle.

In a SWOT analysis of the training function, external factors that could harm its success are classified as:

Answer: Threats

Threats are external negative factors, while weaknesses are internal ones.