Biorisk Management Quiz

What is the definition of biosafety?

• Protecting people from bad bugs

• Protecting bad bugs from bad people

• Implementing technologies to prevent unintentional exposure to biological agents

• Implementing technologies to protect and control biological materials

What is the definition of biosecurity?

• Protecting people from bad bugs

• Protecting bad bugs from bad people

• Implementing technologies to prevent unintentional exposure to biological agents

• Implementing technologies to protect and control biological materials

What is the definition of risk?

• An object or situation that has the potential to cause adverse effects

• A combination of the likelihood of an incident and the severity of the harm

• A systematic process of gathering information and evaluating workplace hazards

• Part of risk assessment where the likelihood of exposure to a hazard is weighed against the potential severity of harm

What is the AMP model in biorisk management?

• A framework that integrates best practices and procedures

• A systematic process intended to achieve organization objectives and goals

• A process to control safety and security risks associated with biological agents

• A structured and repeatable process to assess and mitigate risks

What are the key components of biorisk management?

• Risk assessment, mitigation, and performance evaluation

• Identification of hazards and characterization of risks

• Mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate risks

• A systematic process to achieve organization objectives and goals

What is the purpose of risk assessment in biorisk management?

• To protect people from bad bugs

• To protect bad bugs from bad people

• To identify hazards and characterize risks

• To evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures

What are mitigation procedures in biorisk management?

• Actions and control measures to reduce or eliminate risks

• A systematic process to achieve organization objectives and goals

• A process to control safety and security risks associated with biological agents

• A structured and repeatable process to assess and mitigate risks

What is the purpose of performance evaluation in biorisk management?

• To protect people from bad bugs

• To protect bad bugs from bad people

• To evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures

• To identify hazards and characterize risks

What is the first step in performing risk assessment?

• Define the situation

• Define the risks

• Characterize the risks

• Determine if risks are acceptable or not

What is the purpose of the AMP model in biorisk management?

• To integrate best practices and procedures

• To assess and mitigate risks

• To achieve organization objectives and goals

• To evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures