CPCU 500 Exam Study Guide Ques ons and answers
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In the context of risk, the chance of being injured while driving to and from work, loading a
truck at work, moving furniture at home, or falling in an icy parking lot at the mall are all
examples of
A. Possibili es.
B. Uncertain es.
C. Probabili es.
D. Losses. - Answers A. Possibili es.
The statement, "There is a five percent chance that John will be injured in an automobile
accident while driving to work tomorrow," is an example of
A. Quan fying risk.
B. Verifying risk.
C. Quan fying loss exposures.
D. Iden fying hazards. - Answers A. Quan fying risk.
,Which one of the following is measurable and quan fies risk?
A. Probability
B. Possibility
C. Uncertainty
D. Feasibility - Answers A. Probability
One of the elements of risk is uncertainty. Which one of the following best describes the
uncertainty that risk involves?
A. Uncertainty as to how to manage poten al losses
B. Uncertainty as to whether a nega ve outcome is possible
C. Uncertainty as to the type and ming of an outcome
D. Uncertainty as to whether insurance is available - Answers C. Uncertainty as to the type
and ming of an outcome
Hardware Store has been able to control its prices and inventory since it has no compe tors. A
new highway currently being constructed is going to allow increased compe on for Hardware
Store. According to the quadrants of risk, this risk of increased compe on falls into the
category of
,A. Strategic risk.
B. Hazard risk.
C. Opera onal risk.
D. Financial risk. - Answers A. Strategic risk.
Company G is a manufacturer of high profile golf equipment. The risk management professional
for Company G is concerned about loss of business related to product design. Failing to respond
to changing customer demand and preferences in the design of golf clubs could cost Company G
significant market share. Categorized according to the quadrants of risk, this exposure to loss
would be classified as a(n)
A. Strategic risk.
B. Financial risk.
C. Opera onal risk.
D. Hazard risk. - Answers A. Strategic risk.
George has received an inheritance and is deciding what to do with the money. He has limited
his op ons to four choices: donate all the money to his favorite charity, use the en re
inheritance to buy a yacht, invest the inheritance in a small rental property, or use the en re
amount to purchase T-bills. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the risk
involved in George's op ons?
, A. Dona ng his inheritance to charity is a pure risk; there is no uncertainty that the money will
be gone and George will have no chance of profit.
B. Buying a boat is a nondiversifiable risk because George can only afford to purchase a single
yacht.
C. The rental property presents both pure and specula ve risk; property values may increase,
and the building could burn down.
D. Purchasing T-bills is a pure risk because the interest rate payable is known, and the chance of
loss is minimal. - Answers C. The rental property presents both pure and specula ve risk;
property values may increase, and the building could burn down.
Risk can be classified as pure or specula ve. Which one of the following is the best example of
a specula ve risk?
A. Acquiring a new television
B. Inves ng in shares of stock
C. Buying a new personal vehicle
D. Purchasing an insurance policy - Answers B. Inves ng in shares of stock
Which one of the following statements is true regarding enterprise risk management (ERM)?
A. ERM is concerned with an organiza on's pure risk, primarily hazard risk.
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In the context of risk, the chance of being injured while driving to and from work, loading a
truck at work, moving furniture at home, or falling in an icy parking lot at the mall are all
examples of
A. Possibili es.
B. Uncertain es.
C. Probabili es.
D. Losses. - Answers A. Possibili es.
The statement, "There is a five percent chance that John will be injured in an automobile
accident while driving to work tomorrow," is an example of
A. Quan fying risk.
B. Verifying risk.
C. Quan fying loss exposures.
D. Iden fying hazards. - Answers A. Quan fying risk.
,Which one of the following is measurable and quan fies risk?
A. Probability
B. Possibility
C. Uncertainty
D. Feasibility - Answers A. Probability
One of the elements of risk is uncertainty. Which one of the following best describes the
uncertainty that risk involves?
A. Uncertainty as to how to manage poten al losses
B. Uncertainty as to whether a nega ve outcome is possible
C. Uncertainty as to the type and ming of an outcome
D. Uncertainty as to whether insurance is available - Answers C. Uncertainty as to the type
and ming of an outcome
Hardware Store has been able to control its prices and inventory since it has no compe tors. A
new highway currently being constructed is going to allow increased compe on for Hardware
Store. According to the quadrants of risk, this risk of increased compe on falls into the
category of
,A. Strategic risk.
B. Hazard risk.
C. Opera onal risk.
D. Financial risk. - Answers A. Strategic risk.
Company G is a manufacturer of high profile golf equipment. The risk management professional
for Company G is concerned about loss of business related to product design. Failing to respond
to changing customer demand and preferences in the design of golf clubs could cost Company G
significant market share. Categorized according to the quadrants of risk, this exposure to loss
would be classified as a(n)
A. Strategic risk.
B. Financial risk.
C. Opera onal risk.
D. Hazard risk. - Answers A. Strategic risk.
George has received an inheritance and is deciding what to do with the money. He has limited
his op ons to four choices: donate all the money to his favorite charity, use the en re
inheritance to buy a yacht, invest the inheritance in a small rental property, or use the en re
amount to purchase T-bills. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the risk
involved in George's op ons?
, A. Dona ng his inheritance to charity is a pure risk; there is no uncertainty that the money will
be gone and George will have no chance of profit.
B. Buying a boat is a nondiversifiable risk because George can only afford to purchase a single
yacht.
C. The rental property presents both pure and specula ve risk; property values may increase,
and the building could burn down.
D. Purchasing T-bills is a pure risk because the interest rate payable is known, and the chance of
loss is minimal. - Answers C. The rental property presents both pure and specula ve risk;
property values may increase, and the building could burn down.
Risk can be classified as pure or specula ve. Which one of the following is the best example of
a specula ve risk?
A. Acquiring a new television
B. Inves ng in shares of stock
C. Buying a new personal vehicle
D. Purchasing an insurance policy - Answers B. Inves ng in shares of stock
Which one of the following statements is true regarding enterprise risk management (ERM)?
A. ERM is concerned with an organiza on's pure risk, primarily hazard risk.
