Risk Management (Week 7) Operational Risk Management
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What makes it challenging to estimate the frequency and severity of operational risks?

  • Lack of expert judgment
  • Subjectivity and lack of data (correct)
  • Constant reassessment in light of changes
  • Intangible nature of some risks

What introduces subjectivity in assessing operational risks?

  • Regulatory landscape
  • Expert judgment (correct)
  • Changes in the external environment
  • Quantification of intangible risks

Why are operational risks challenging to measure consistently over time?

  • Different expert opinions
  • Subjectivity and lack of data
  • Quantification of intangible risks
  • Constant reassessment in light of changes (correct)

What type of risks involve factors that are extremely difficult to quantify in financial terms?

<p>Intangible risks like reputation damage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of risk management in project settings?

<p>To identify, assess, and prioritize risks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can cause a project to deviate from its planned objectives, timeline, or budget?

<p>Unforeseen events or conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the project life cycle is the project plan put into action?

<p>Project Execution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the risk register in project management?

<p>To continually update risks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key activity should management reports provide in relation to project risks?

<p>Visibility on risks faced (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the project life cycle involves assessing the project's viability through a feasibility study?

<p>Project Inception (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activity occurs during the Project Closure phase of a project?

<p>Handover to stakeholders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is ongoing updating of the risk register necessary in project management?

<p>To monitor and adapt to emerging risks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Risk Monitoring and Control in project management?

<p>Identify new risks and evaluate risk responses effectiveness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is communication important in project risk management?

<p>To foster a common understanding among stakeholders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does project risk management help in enhancing decision making?

<p>It provides a structured approach considering uncertainty in decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of project risk management according to the text?

<p>Increase the likelihood of achieving project goals by managing risks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does uncertainty in projects refer to?

<p>The inability to predict events affecting project outcomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to continuously monitor risks in a project?

<p>To identify new risks as the project progresses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of Operational Risk Management?

<p>To control and minimize operational risks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of operational risks in the manufacturing sector?

<p>Equipment failures and quality control issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a regulatory requirement for banks?

<p>Financial regulations like the Basel Accords (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common risk mitigation strategy for manufacturing companies?

<p>Quality control measures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do operational risks differ between banks and manufacturing companies?

<p>Operational risks differ in nature and impact between the two sectors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of regulatory compliance in the context of operational risk management?

<p>To minimize operational risks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of operational risk management involves the ongoing process of handling the risks?

<p>OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT &amp; MONITORING (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes operational risks difficult to identify and quantify?

<p>Their highly complex and interdependent nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of operational risk reporting and insights?

<p>To provide information about risks and how they're being managed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of operational data and technology in risk management?

<p>To make risks more visible and easier to understand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in measuring operational risk?

<p>Lack of historical data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in operational risk assessment and measurement?

<p>Identifying, sizing up, and prioritizing risks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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