(Temple University -
McCloskey) 2026 Expert
Verifed Ace the Test
Risk - ANSWER ✔✔the uncertainty concerning the occurrence of a
loss
Loss Exposure - ANSWER ✔✔any situation or circumstance in which
a loss is possible, regardless of whether a loss actually occurs
Law of Large Numbers - ANSWER ✔✔as the number of exposure
units increase, the more closely the actual loss experience will approach
the expected loss experience
, Peril - ANSWER ✔✔the cause of the loss
Hazard - ANSWER ✔✔a condition that creates or increases the
frequency or severity of a loss, or both
Pure Risk - ANSWER ✔✔a situation in which there are only the
possibilities of loss or no loss
Speculative Risk - ANSWER ✔✔a situation in which either profit,
break even, or loss is possible
Diversifiable - ANSWER ✔✔a risk that affects only individuals or
small groups and not the entire economy
Nondiversifiable - ANSWER ✔✔a risk that affects the entire economy
or large numbers of persons or groups within the economy
Static - ANSWER ✔✔Risk that does not change significantly over
time
Dynamic - ANSWER ✔✔Risk that arises out of constantly changing
circumstances
Subjective Risk - ANSWER ✔✔An individual view of uncertainty
regarding risk; not easily measurable