BSBOPS403 - Risk Management

A risk can be best defined as:

• The chance of damage to property occurring

• The chance of some sort of damage or loss occurring

• The chance of financial loss occurring

• Something that has gone wrong

The damage experienced from taking a risk can be:

• Physical, social and emotional

• Physical, social and financial

• Physical, financial and emotional

• Physical, social, emotional and financial

An example of physical damage is:

• Loss of money

• Shock

• Embarrassment

• Injuries

What type of loss or damage is most likely to occur when conducting outdoor activities?

• Social

• Emotional

• Physical

• Financial

A perceived risk can be best defined as:

• The amount of risk an individual see involved in a situation

• The amount of risk actually involved in a situation

• The amount of risk an individual takes in any situation

• The amount of risk ignored by an individual

A real risk can be best defined as:

• The maximum level of risk involved with any situation

• The lowest amount of risk involved in any situation

• No risk involved in any situation

• The actual amount of risk involve with any situation

Why is it important for outdoor leaders to manage risks when conducting outdoor activities?

• To prevent injuries and illnesses

• To prevent damage to equipment

• To promote the well being and enjoyment of participants

• All answers are correct

A risk management plan can be best defined as:

• A document that identifies risks

• A document that helps to identify, assess and reduce risk

• A document that reduces risk

• A document that assesses risk

What is the purpose of risk management?

• To increase risks

• To ignore potential risks

• To identify and evaluate potential risks

• To eliminate all risks completely

Which of the following is an example of a workplace hazard?

• Wearing safety goggles

• Using a computer

• Handling toxic chemicals

• Drinking water