Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards
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A company trains all employees to speed read internal safety procedures. Which mitigation should accompany this program?
Answer: Comprehension verification tests on the safety-critical content
Verifying comprehension of safety-critical content ensures speed training does not compromise workplace safety.
What is the primary risk of previewing a text so extensively that the reader forms strong assumptions about its content?
Answer: Confirmation bias causing the reader to miss information that contradicts expectations
Strong pre-formed expectations can cause readers to overlook or distort content that contradicts them.
A learner notices their comprehension scores drop below 60% at higher speeds. According to sound risk management, what should they do first?
Answer: Reduce speed to the last level where comprehension was acceptable
Stepping back to the last verified speed restores comprehension and creates a stable base to rebuild from.
Which reading scenario carries the lowest risk from an aggressive skimming approach?
Answer: Deciding whether a news article is worth reading in full
Skimming to judge an article's relevance is low-stakes, unlike contracts, machinery instructions, or exam prep.
A student crams speed reading practice into one marathon session the night before a test. What risk principle does this violate?
Answer: Skill consolidation requires distributed practice over time
Motor and cognitive skills like speed reading consolidate through spaced practice, not last-minute cramming.
Why does reading on a poorly lit screen increase risk during speed reading practice?
Answer: Visual strain accelerates fatigue and degrades fixation accuracy
Poor lighting strains the eyes, hastening fatigue and making precise fixations harder to sustain.
A reader sets a goal to triple their reading speed in three days. What is the best risk-based critique of this goal?
Answer: It is unrealistic and encourages shortcuts that sacrifice comprehension
Extreme short-term speed goals push readers toward superficial processing and unsustainable habits.