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RSK4801 Exam Pack 2025 [100 Questions and Verified Answers]
Description:
This exam pack is designed for the RSK4801 course, focusing on risk management principles and
their application. It covers key topics including the risk management process, governance, risk
assessment, treatment, and specific risk types.
Disclaimer: This is a study aid compiled from common risk management curricula. Always refer
to your official course materials, lecture notes, and prescribed textbooks for the definitive
content of your exam.
Section 1: The Foundations of Risk Management (Questions 1-25)
1. What is the primary objective of risk management in an organization?
A) To eliminate all risks
B) To maximize profit at any cost
C) To enhance decision-making and improve the likelihood of achieving objectives
D) To ensure compliance is the only focus
2. According to the COSO ERM framework, what does "ERM" stand for?
A) External Resource Management
B) Enterprise Risk Management
C) Emergency Response Management
D) Efficient Resource Modeling
,3. The term 'inherent risk' refers to:
A) The risk that remains after management's response
B) The risk level before any risk response actions are taken
C) Risks related to inherent fraud in a process
D) Risks that are unavoidable
4. Which of the following is NOT a key component of the COSO ERM (2017) cube?
A) Governance and Culture
B) Strategy and Objective-Setting
C) Review and Revision
D) Performance and Profitability
5. Risk appetite is best defined as:
A) The types of risk an organization is willing to take.
B) The amount of risk an organization is willing to accept in pursuit of value
C) A list of risks to be avoided at all costs.
D) The process of identifying risks.
6. What is the difference between risk appetite and risk tolerance?
A) They are the same thing.
B) Appetite is qualitative (high-level), while tolerance is quantitative (specific limits)
C) Appetite is for financial risks only, tolerance is for operational risks.
D) Tolerance is set by the board, appetite by management.
7. The role of the Board of Directors in risk governance is primarily to:
A) Manage day-to-day risk incidents
B) Provide oversight, approve risk appetite, and ensure a sound risk culture
C) Implement internal controls
D) Execute risk treatment plans
8. Which risk management standard is internationally recognized and provides principles and
guidelines?
A) ISO 31000
B) Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
C) Basel III
D) IFRS 9
9. The three lines of defense model is used to:
A) Calculate financial reserves
B) Clarify roles and responsibilities in risk management
, C) Define the organization's strategy
D) Manage IT security only
10. In the Three Lines Model, the first line of defense typically includes:
A) Internal Audit
B) The Board of Directors
C) Management and operational staff who own and manage risk
D) The Risk Management Committee
11. The second line of defense typically includes the:
A) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
B) Functions that oversee risk, like compliance and risk management
C) External auditors
D) Sales and marketing departments
12. A 'silo' approach to risk management is often criticized because it:
A) Is too cost-effective
B) Fails to provide an integrated, enterprise-wide view of risk
C) Is required by the ISO 31000 standard
D) Empowers the first line of defense too much
13. The process of communicating risk information throughout an organization is known as:
A) Risk Treatment
B) Risk Identification
C) Risk Culture
D) Risk Communication and Consultation
14. A key benefit of effective Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is:
A) Guaranteeing that no losses will occur
B) Reducing the cost of capital by increasing stakeholder confidence
C) Eliminating the need for internal controls
D) Focusing solely on financial risks
15. What is a 'risk universe'?
A) A list of all potential risks that could impact an organization
B) The external economic environment
C) The company's insurance portfolio
D) A database of past incidents
16. The concept of 'value at risk' (VaR) is primarily used to measure:
A) Operational risk losses