Risk Management & Prep of SOP for Ammo & Exp Exam
Questions with Answers
Which type of risk endangers lives or resources without contributing to mission
accomploishment? - ANSWER-An unnecessary risk
Which Army publication provides specific information to implement RM policies and
procedures? - ANSWER-DA PAM 385-30
In which phase of the RM process is the hazard control plan developed and put into action? -
ANSWER-Management phase
In the assessment phase, RM practitioners identify hazards and - ANSWER-Assess hazards
what is a condition with the potential to cause a harmful event such as injury, illness, or loss of
equipment of property? - ANSWER-Hazard
In this hazard scenario, what is the outcome?
Stored blasting materials + Exposure to heat = Detonation or explosion - ANSWER-Detonation or
explosion
Why does the RM practitioner estimate the probability and level of severity for each hazard in
step 2 of the RM process? - ANSWER-To assign a level of risk to each hazard.
Which term describes the extent of expected harm from an event, in terms of amount of injury,
property damage, or other mission-impairing effect? - ANSWER-Severity
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Per ATP 5-19, Table 1-1, what is the probability for a harmful occurrence expected to happen
infrequently (remotely possible, could occur at some time)? - ANSWER-Unlikely (NOT THE
ANSWER)
Per ATP 5-19, Table 1-1, what is the severity of a hazard if its expected consequences include
complete mission failure or unacceptable collateral damage? - ANSWER-Severity is estimated as
>CATASTROPHIC< when consequences of an event, if it occurs, are expected to include death,
unacceptable loss or damage, mission failure, or the loss of unit readiness.
Per ATP 5-19, Table 1-1, what is the risk level for a hazard with likely probability and negligible
severity - ANSWER-Low
Which information is NOT part of a hazard control action plan? - ANSWER-Negotiations
When supervising action plans, which action is NOT something supervisors do to ensure
awareness, training, and compliance? - ANSWER-Delegate supervisor duties
Which is NOT a goal of evaluation feedback? - ANSWER-Ensure hazard controls are not revised
once they are implemented
The Army requires SOPs for complex tasks, those involving hazardous materials, and - ANSWER-
All operations involving A&E
What is the purpose of an SOP? - ANSWER-To provide clear, concise guidance to operation
personnel and aid in the training of operators.
Several publications may be referenced when developing SOPs including DA PAM 700-107,
ATP 3-90.90, and - ANSWER-The SOP portal