NRPA Risk Management & Mitigation 3

Question 1

What is the role of an 'assumption of risk' doctrine in recreation program liability?

Accepted Answer

It acknowledges that participants knowingly accept inherent dangers of an activity

Answer

Assumption of risk means participants voluntarily accept the inherent risks of an activity, which can limit agency liability for injuries arising from those known risks.

Question 2

Which standard of care principle requires parks and recreation professionals to act as a 'reasonably prudent professional' would in similar circumstances?

Accepted Answer

Professional negligence standard

Answer

The professional negligence standard holds recreation professionals to the standard of a reasonably prudent professional in the field, not just a reasonable layperson.

Question 3

A parks department is hosting a large outdoor festival. What risk management measure best addresses crowd management hazards?

Accepted Answer

Developing a crowd management plan with defined capacity limits and flow routes

Answer

A crowd management plan with capacity limits and designated flow routes directly addresses crowd-related hazards such as overcrowding, stampedes, and blocked egress.

Question 4

Which federal act requires public entities, including parks and recreation departments, to ensure programs and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer

The ADA requires parks and recreation agencies to provide equal access to programs and facilities for individuals with disabilities, which is also a risk management compliance obligation.

Question 5

What is a key characteristic of an effective 'near-miss' reporting system in a parks and recreation agency?

Accepted Answer

Staff are encouraged to report close calls without fear of punishment

Answer

Effective near-miss systems require a non-punitive culture so staff freely report close calls, enabling proactive hazard correction before a serious injury occurs.

(NRPA) National Recreation and Park Association Practice Test

(NRPA) National Recreation and Park Association Practice Test

NRPA Risk Management & Mitigation 3