Question 1

Which of the following statements is (are)true with regard to the use of technology in risk management programs?
I.Risk management Intranets are networks intended for an internal audience.
II.Risk management information systems can be used to store and track workers compensation claims data.

Accepted Answer

A) I only 
B) II only 
C) both I and II 
D) neither I nor II

Question 2

Insurance Brokerage Company uses a computer-based method of estimating the losses its clients will suffer if a severe storm or earthquake occurs.This method of estimating losses is called

Accepted Answer

A) capital budgeting. 
B) securitization of risk. 
C) risk mapping. 
D) catastrophe modeling.

Question 3

Calculating the present value of a future amount is called

Accepted Answer

A) interpolating. 
B) discounting. 
C) compounding. 
D) regression analysis.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the scope of risk management is (are)true?
I.Traditionally,risk management was limited in scope to speculative loss exposures.
II.In the 1990s,some businesses began to expand the scope of risk management to include financial risks.

Accepted Answer

A) I only 
B) II only 
C) both I and II 
D) neither I nor II

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning the securitization of risk is (are)true?
I.Securitization increases the capacity of the insurance industry.
II.Securitization can be used to protect against catastrophic loss.

Accepted Answer

A) I only 
B) II only 
C) both I and II 
D) neither I nor II

Exam 4: Advanced Topics in Risk Management

Which of the following statements is (are) true with regard to the use of technology in risk management programs? I.Risk management Intranets are networks intended for an internal audience. II.Risk management information systems can be used to store and track workers compensation claims data.

Insurance Brokerage Company uses a computer-based method of estimating the losses its clients will suffer if a severe storm or earthquake occurs.This method of estimating losses is called

Calculating the present value of a future amount is called

Which of the following statements about the scope of risk management is (are) true? I.Traditionally,risk management was limited in scope to speculative loss exposures. II.In the 1990s,some businesses began to expand the scope of risk management to include financial risks.

Which of the following statements concerning the securitization of risk is (are) true? I.Securitization increases the capacity of the insurance industry. II.Securitization can be used to protect against catastrophic loss.