Question 1

A firm that chooses to self-insure and cover losses out of its budget is said to

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A)   fly blind.
B)   roll boxcars.
C)   go bare.
D)   internalize risk.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

A terrorist attack is an example of pure risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The type of risk that is of most concern to businesspeople is speculative risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Risk management is

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A)   only a consideration to insurance companies.
B)   increasing in importance.
C)   decreasing in importance.
D)   used exclusively when engaging in global Internet business.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The chance of a fire is an example of a pure risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Tom and Sarah are both 24 years old and looking for car insurance. While comparing numbers, they notice the car insurance premiums charged for young male drivers are higher than the premiums for young female drivers. This is due to the rule of indemnity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Amusement parks often have a minimum height restriction on some of their most thrilling rides. This risk management strategy is done in an effort to

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A)   minimize the speculative risk associated with an injury.
B)   reduce the risk associated with a potential accident.
C)   self-insure against a catastrophic accident.
D)   create the perception of a more exciting ride.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

An example of an uninsurable risk would be the potential losses suffered by Patrick's Pizza Pies resulting from a popular new product from Paulie's Pizza Palace.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Marshall Manufacturing has decided to stop producing football helmets due to the potential size of losses involved in product liability cases. This is an example of "avoiding risk" as an alternative risk management strategy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The management of risk is a small part of global business.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ________ says that an insured person cannot collect more than the actual loss from an insurable risk.

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A)   law of large numbers
B)   rule of indemnity
C)   law of diminishing returns
D)   rule of finite loss coverageE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The beginning of an effective risk management strategy is a good loss-prevention program.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The federal government provides some insurance protection.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the four ways of managing risk.

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Question 15

Soap Stars, Inc. is ready to launch a new shampoo in the marketplace. They will incur a speculative risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The chances of dying when young are much higher than the chances of becoming disabled when young.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If a pure risk occurs, a company loses money. However, if the events do not occur, the company gains nothing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Pure risk involves the chance of either a profit or a loss.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Typically, the only option that firms have to deal with pure risk is to buy insurance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ is a term that refers to the chance of loss, the degree of probability of loss, and the amount of possible loss.

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A)   Speculation
B)   Hazard
C)   Insurability
D)   RiskE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Exam 23: Appendix: Managing Risk

The chances of dying when young are much higher than the chances of becoming disabled when young.

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A terrorist attack is an example of pure risk.

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Typically, the only option that firms have to deal with pure risk is to buy insurance.

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Amusement parks often have a minimum height restriction on some of their most thrilling rides. This risk management strategy is done in an effort to

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The federal government provides some insurance protection.

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Soap Stars, Inc. is ready to launch a new shampoo in the marketplace. They will incur a speculative risk.

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An example of an uninsurable risk would be the potential losses suffered by Patrick's Pizza Pies resulting from a popular new product from Paulie's Pizza Palace.

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If a pure risk occurs, a company loses money. However, if the events do not occur, the company gains nothing.

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Marshall Manufacturing has decided to stop producing football helmets due to the potential size of losses involved in product liability cases. This is an example of "avoiding risk" as an alternative risk management strategy.

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Risk management is

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The type of risk that is of most concern to businesspeople is speculative risk.

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A firm that chooses to self-insure and cover losses out of its budget is said to

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The beginning of an effective risk management strategy is a good loss-prevention program.

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Tom and Sarah are both 24 years old and looking for car insurance. While comparing numbers, they notice the car insurance premiums charged for young male drivers are higher than the premiums for young female drivers. This is due to the rule of indemnity.

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The ________ says that an insured person cannot collect more than the actual loss from an insurable risk.

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Pure risk involves the chance of either a profit or a loss.

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Explain the four ways of managing risk.

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________ is a term that refers to the chance of loss, the degree of probability of loss, and the amount of possible loss.

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The chance of a fire is an example of a pure risk.

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The management of risk is a small part of global business.

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