Risk Management

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1

Probability (risk) analysis is:

An extension of sensitivity analysis

Used only for situations involving five or fewer possible outcomes

Used only for situations in which the summation of probability weights is greater than one

Incompatible with sensitivity analysis

Explanation

Probability analysis is an extension of sensitivity analysis.

2

Which of the following factors is inherent in a firm's operations if it utilizes only equity financing?

Interest rate risk

Business risk

Marginal risk

Financial risk

Explanation

Business risk represents the risk associated with the unique circumstances of a particular company, as they might affect the shareholder value of that company.

3

If an investor's certainty equivalent is greater than the expected value of an investment alternative, the investor is said to be:

Risk indifferent

Cautious

Risk seeking

Risk averse

Explanation

If an investor's certainty equivalent is greater than the expected value of an investment alternative, the investor is said to be risk seeking.

4

The mission and vision of an organization most closely relate with its:

Strategy

Capabilities

Culture

Practices

Explanation

Mission and vision are keywords associated with a firm's strategy.

5

The performance component of COSO's ERM framework is supported by which of the following principles?

Establishes operating structure

Defines risk appetite

Analyzes business context

Identifies risk

Explanation

Identifies risk is included under the umbrella of performance.

6

Proper risk management includes all of the following except:

Ensuring proper internal controls

Secure levels of safety stock

Well balanced risk tolerance

Well compensated employees

Explanation

While choosing to compensate workers additionally is a good faith action, it does not assist in proper risk management.

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