RISK MANAGEMENT BASIC COURSE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Hidden costs often exceed the obvious financial costs associated with RM and include
all but which of the following? - Answers :Risk decision
What kind of focused mindset does RM require, no matter the situation you face, and at
all times? - Answers :Safety-focused mindset
What is the overarching goal of RM? - Answers :To reduce the risk of harm to
resources, people, equipment, facilities, time, and the environment.
During Step 2 of the five steps of RM, what are the two factors that are considered
when determining the initial risk level of a hazard? - Answers :Probability and severity
Where can you find additional resources discussing Risk Management? - Answers :U.S
Army Combat Readiness Center
What is the correct definition of "residual risk level"? - Answers :The risk level estimate
of the hazard after the controls have been selected.
What is the definition of a hazard according to ATP 5-19? - Answers :A condition with
the potential to cause injury, illness, or death of personnel.
What should you do if you do not understand an RM control when on duty? - Answers
:Speak up and ask your leaders for clarification.
What is a negative but common trend associated with hazard assessment? - Answers
:To underestimate the hazard's severity
Considering the five steps of RM, which step follow "Implement Controls" and is the final
step of the process? - Answers :Supervise and Evaluate
According to the RM Basic Soldier Course, historically, how many more soldiers are
killed in off-duty mishaps than those who are killed on-duty accidents? - Answers :Three
times as many Soldiers
Which of the following is and example of a physical control? - Answers :Traffic cones.
What is the key element that a safety-centered Army culture requires to thrive? -
Answers :Accountability
What is a negative but common trend associated with hazard assessment? - Answers
:To underestimate the hazard's severity
AND ANSWERS
Hidden costs often exceed the obvious financial costs associated with RM and include
all but which of the following? - Answers :Risk decision
What kind of focused mindset does RM require, no matter the situation you face, and at
all times? - Answers :Safety-focused mindset
What is the overarching goal of RM? - Answers :To reduce the risk of harm to
resources, people, equipment, facilities, time, and the environment.
During Step 2 of the five steps of RM, what are the two factors that are considered
when determining the initial risk level of a hazard? - Answers :Probability and severity
Where can you find additional resources discussing Risk Management? - Answers :U.S
Army Combat Readiness Center
What is the correct definition of "residual risk level"? - Answers :The risk level estimate
of the hazard after the controls have been selected.
What is the definition of a hazard according to ATP 5-19? - Answers :A condition with
the potential to cause injury, illness, or death of personnel.
What should you do if you do not understand an RM control when on duty? - Answers
:Speak up and ask your leaders for clarification.
What is a negative but common trend associated with hazard assessment? - Answers
:To underestimate the hazard's severity
Considering the five steps of RM, which step follow "Implement Controls" and is the final
step of the process? - Answers :Supervise and Evaluate
According to the RM Basic Soldier Course, historically, how many more soldiers are
killed in off-duty mishaps than those who are killed on-duty accidents? - Answers :Three
times as many Soldiers
Which of the following is and example of a physical control? - Answers :Traffic cones.
What is the key element that a safety-centered Army culture requires to thrive? -
Answers :Accountability
What is a negative but common trend associated with hazard assessment? - Answers
:To underestimate the hazard's severity
