Question 1

A drug overdose is common at some festivals. From the point of view of the event organiser, which of the following statements is correct?&#10;A) This is the responsibility of the police&#10;B) This is the responsibility of the first aid staff or paramedics&#10;C) This is the responsibility of the dealers&#10;D) Contingency plans need to be in place in case of an overdose

Accepted Answer

Event organizers are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of attendees, which includes having contingency plans for potential drug overdoses. This involves coordinating with first aid staff, paramedics, and possibly law enforcement to manage such situations effectively.

Question 2

Lack of 'duty of care' can lead to a claim of:&#10;A) Underpayment&#10;B) Negligence&#10;C) Breach&#10;D) Non-compliance

Accepted Answer

Negligence claims often arise from a failure to meet a duty of care, which is a legal obligation to ensure the safety or well-being of others.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is correct?&#10;A) Asking a participant to sign an indemnity form means that you can never be sued&#10;B) A duty of care must be demonstrated in all situations&#10;C) A duty of care must be demonstrated in all situations and involving everyone on site&#10;D) Indemnity is a type of insurance that reduces risks for event organisers

Accepted Answer

A duty of care must be demonstrated in all situations and involving everyone on site.

Question 4

Which of the following events carries the highest risk of accidents and injuries?&#10;A) A corporate meeting&#10;B) An extreme adventure event&#10;C) An awards night&#10;D) A food and wine festival

Accepted Answer

Extreme adventure events typically involve activities that are physically challenging and potentially dangerous, such as rock climbing, white-water rafting, or bungee jumping, leading to a higher risk of accidents and injuries compared to more sedate events like corporate meetings, awards nights, or food and wine festivals.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is NOT true?&#10;A) Insurance is a way of treating risks&#10;B) Strategies can be designed to reduce the likelihood&#10;C) Strategies can be designed to reduce the consequence&#10;D) All risks must be treated

Accepted Answer

Not all risks must be treated. Some risks may be accepted, avoided, transferred, or mitigated based on their likelihood and impact. The decision on how to manage a risk depends on its evaluation and the strategy of the individual or organization.

Question 6

The five steps of risk management include:&#10;A) Identify risks, consider likelihood, evaluate risks, treat the risks, review and evaluate&#10;B) Identify risks, consider consequences, evaluate risks, treat the risks, review and evaluate&#10;C) Establish the context, identify risks, evaluate risks, treat the risks, review and evaluate&#10;D) Evaluate risks, treat the risks, develop contingency plans, take out insurance, review

Accepted Answer

C is correct because it outlines a comprehensive approach to risk management that starts with establishing the context (understanding the environment and setting the scope), identifying risks (finding potential issues), evaluating risks (assessing their impact and likelihood), treating the risks (implementing measures to mitigate or eliminate risks), and finally, reviewing and evaluating (assessing the effectiveness of the risk management process and making adjustments as necessary). This sequence is widely recognized in risk management methodologies.

Question 7

Public liability insurance:&#10;A) Is taken out for a business potentially liable for damages or injuries to another person or property&#10;B) Is taken out for a business potentially liable for injuries to another person&#10;C) Is taken out for a business potentially liable for damages to property&#10;D) Is taken out in case of theft

Accepted Answer

Public liability insurance is designed to protect a business in case it is found liable for damages or injuries to another person or property, covering both aspects mentioned in options B and C. Option D, concerning theft, is not related to public liability insurance but rather to a different type of insurance policy.

Question 8

The standard for risk management is:&#10;A) HACCP&#10;B) ISO 9001&#10;C) ISO 20121&#10;D) AS/NZS ISO 31000

Accepted Answer

AS/NZS ISO 31000 is the international standard specifically designed for providing principles and guidelines on risk management.

Question 9

A risk is best described as:&#10;A) A hazard&#10;B) A preventative measure&#10;C) An uncertain or unknown event, such as an accident or loss of supplier&#10;D) Something disastrously dangerous to public health

Accepted Answer

Risks are characterized by their uncertainty or the unknown, such as potential accidents or the loss of a supplier, which can affect projects, operations, or processes negatively.

Question 10

Which of the following is true?&#10;A) Risk management is the solution to all compliance issues&#10;B) Risk management needs to be done prior to the event operations planning phase&#10;C) Risk management is an ongoing process&#10;D) Risk management is solely the responsibility of the venue hirer

Accepted Answer

Risk management is an ongoing process that involves identifying, assessing, and responding to potential risks throughout the lifecycle of an event or project, not just at a single point in time.

Deck 18: Manage Risk