Risk Management

How was the risk of radiation from solar particle events handled in the Apollo program?

• higher acceptance risk for astronauts

• magnetic shielding around command module

• lead plates in command module

• water barrier around command module

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the probability to roll no 6 in five throws?

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

• 40%

Under CIMAH 1996, what must operators of major hazard installations do to assess and manage risks?

• Conduct regular employee training programs

• Prepare and submit a Risk Assessment Report to the Department of Environment

• Implement a health and safety management system

• Conduct a Safety Case and risk assessment to identify potential hazards

What does the "Swiss Cheese Model" illustrate in terms of safety management?

• The need to eliminate all risks in the workplace

• The importance of having multiple layers of safety defenses to prevent accidents

• The process of identifying hazards through visual inspections

• The way in which accidents are solely caused by human error

In the context of the Swiss Cheese Model, what does each "hole" in the cheese represent?

• A safety violation or breach of policy

• A layer of safety defense that has failed or is insufficient

• A preventive measure that has been over-engineered

• An incident that has already occurred

What is the key lesson of the Swiss Cheese Model in terms of accident prevention?

• Accidents are always caused by a single failure

• An accident is unlikely to occur as long as one layer of defense remains intact

• A failure in multiple layers of defense can align, leading to an accident

• Accidents occur only because of human error and cannot be prevented by systems

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NGSS.HS-PS2-3

In risk management, what is the primary purpose of a risk assessment?

• To eliminate all risks

• To identify and evaluate potential risks

• To ensure compliance with regulations

• To allocate resources efficiently

Which of the following is a common method used in risk management to prioritize risks?

• Risk Elimination Matrix

• Risk Probability and Impact Matrix

• Risk Avoidance Chart

• Risk Transfer Table

In the context of risk management, what does the term 'risk mitigation' refer to?

• Accepting the risk as it is

• Transferring the risk to another party

• Reducing the impact or likelihood of a risk

• Ignoring the risk

What is the role of a 'risk owner' in risk management?

• To identify risks

• To manage and monitor a specific risk

• To eliminate risks

• To report risks to stakeholders