Risk Management Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Identifying and Managing Risks

Question 1

What is the initial step in the risk management process?

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Identifying the risk

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Assessing the risk

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Controlling the risk

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Evaluating the risk

Question 2

Which of the following is **not** a risk control measure for physical risks?

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Ignoring potential hazards

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Wearing protective gear

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Educating staff on safety protocols

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Taking precautions to prevent accidents

Question 3

When assessing the severity of a risk, which of the following should **not** be considered?

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Current mood of individuals

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Likelihood of occurrence

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Potential consequences

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Vulnerability of individuals or groups

Question 4

Which of the following is **not** a potential barrier to effective risk management?

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Strong commitment

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Lack of resources

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Insufficient knowledge

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Lack of cooperation

Question 5

What is a risk-taking behaviour?

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Any behaviour that has the potential to cause harm or damage

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Any behaviour that is illegal

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Any behaviour that is reckless

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Any behaviour that is not approved by society

Question 6

What is the role of resilience in managing risks?

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Resilience helps us to bounce back from setbacks and challenges and adapt to changing circumstances

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Resilience makes us more likely to take risks

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Resilience has no role in managing risks

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Resilience makes us less likely to take risks.

Question 7

What is the best way to deal with a situation where you are feeling pressured to do something that you know is risky?

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Do what you know is right, even if it is difficult

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Give in to the pressure

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Walk away from the situation

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Tell the person pressuring you to stop

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of risk young people may face?

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Educational, such as struggling with math

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Physical, such as injury from participating in sports

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Emotional, such as feeling overwhelmed or stressed

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Natural, such as earthquakes or floods

Question 9

What is the first step in managing a risk effectively?

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Identifying the risk and understanding it

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Ignoring it and hoping it will go away

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Accepting the risk and not taking any action

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Eliminating the risk without considering the consequences

Question 10

Which of the following is a way to reduce the risk of getting injured in a car accident?

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Wearing a seatbelt and following speed limits

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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

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Texting or using a phone while driving

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Driving when tired or drowsy

Question 11

Why is it important to assess the likelihood and severity of a risk?

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To determine the appropriate level of action needed to manage the risk

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To ignore risks that are unlikely to occur or are not serious

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To avoid taking any action at all

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To blame others for causing the risk

Question 12

What is a potential benefit of taking calculated risks?

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Learning and growth through new experiences

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Stagnating and failing due to lack of experience

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Staying safe and comfortable without any challenges

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Avoiding all responsibilities

Question 13

What is the role of resilience in managing risks?

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To help individuals bounce back from setbacks and challenges

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To make individuals invulnerable to all risks

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To prevent individuals from taking any risks at all

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To blame others for causing the risks

Question 14

When should you consider seeking support from others when managing a risk?

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When you feel overwhelmed or unable to cope with the risk on your own

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Never, you should always handle risks independently

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Only when it is a very serious risk that could cause major harm

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When you want to avoid taking any responsibility for the risk

Question 15

How can effective risk management contribute to personal well-being?

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By reducing stress and anxiety related to potential risks

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By making individuals more reckless and prone to accidents

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By preventing individuals from taking any risks and experiencing new opportunities

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By blaming others for causing the risks and avoiding personal responsibility

Question 16

What is the **first** step in managing a risk?

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Identify the risk

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Assess the risk

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Develop a plan to manage the risk

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Implement the plan

Question 17

Which of the following is a strategy for reducing the risk of physical harm?

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Wearing a helmet when cycling

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Eating a healthy diet

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Managing stress

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Getting enough sleep

Question 18

Which option is NOT considered a type of risk?

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Imaginary

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Physical

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Emotional

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Social

Question 19

To manage risks effectively, what is the initial step?

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Identifying the risks

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Evaluating the risks

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Developing a risk reduction plan

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Implementing the plan

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a social risk?

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Peer pressure

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Natural disaster

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Financial loss

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Physical injury

Question 21

Which of the following measures is an example of controlling a physical risk?

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Wearing a helmet while biking

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Avoiding isolated areas when walking alone at night

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Managing stress levels through exercise

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Investing wisely to build financial security

Question 22

What is the purpose of monitoring a risk?

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To ensure effective risk management

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To identify potential new risks

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To reduce the likelihood of the risk occurring

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To eliminate the risk entirely

Question 23

What is the key difference between a hazard and a risk?

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A hazard is a potential danger, while a risk is the likelihood of that danger occurring.

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A risk is a potential danger, while a hazard is the likelihood of that danger occurring.

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A hazard and a risk are essentially the same thing.

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A hazard is always more serious than a risk.

Question 24

How does resilience play a role in managing risks?

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It helps us recover from setbacks

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It makes us more likely to take risks

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It reduces the chances of us experiencing risks

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It makes risk management unnecessary

Question 25

What is the most effective way to deal with a risk you cannot control?

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Taking steps to minimize its potential impact

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Ignoring it and hoping it goes away

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Panicking and constantly worrying about it

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Blaming others for the risk

Question 26

Which of the following is considered a personal risk?

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Cyberbullying

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Climate change

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Volcanic eruption

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Economic recession

Question 27

Before taking a risk, it is essential to:

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Consider the potential consequences and benefits

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Act impulsively without thinking

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Only think about your own needs

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Ignore the advice of others

Question 28

A responsible risk-taker is someone who:

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Understands the potential risks and benefits

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Takes risks without considering the consequences

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Does not care about the safety of others

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Cannot control their impulses

Question 29

It is possible to completely eliminate all risks.

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False

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True

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of responsible risk-takers?

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Impulsivity

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Thorough planning

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Consideration of consequences

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Self-control

Question 31

How does our cultural background affect our understanding and response to risks?

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Our culture can shape our views on which risks are more or less significant

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Cultural norms and expectations can influence the methods we use to manage risks

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Culture has no impact on how we perceive and respond to risks

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a type of risk?

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Educational risk

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Physical risk

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Emotional risk

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Social risk

Question 33

Which of the following is a strategy for managing risks effectively?

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Reducing the likelihood or severity of harm

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Avoiding risks altogether

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Transferring the risk to someone else

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Accepting the risk without any action

Question 34

Which of the following is a reliable source of information about risks?

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Trusted adults

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Social media

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Unverified online sources

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Friends

Question 35

What's the first step to managing risks effectively?

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Identify and assess the potential risks.

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Take immediate action on all risks.

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Ignore risks that seem unlikely.

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Transfer the risks to someone else.

Question 36

What's the main goal of risk management?

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To lower the chances and effects of bad things happening

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To make sure there are no risks at all

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To know what will happen in the future and stop anything unexpected

Question 37

Which psychological factor describes the tendency to believe that good things are more likely to happen and bad things are less likely to happen?

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Optimism bias

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Sensation seeking

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Peer pressure

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Risk aversion

Question 38

How does uncertainty affect the outcomes of risk management?

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It increases the number of possible outcomes.

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It makes risk management impossible.

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It makes risk assessment less important.

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It makes risk management more accurate.

Question 39

Which step is not included in the personal risk management process?

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Ignoring risks completely

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Identifying potential risks

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Assessing the likelihood and severity of risks

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Making decisions about managing risks

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a type of risk we usually talk about?

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Opportunity

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Physical

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Emotional

Question 41

What's the very first step in figuring out how to manage risks?

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Identifying risks

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Evaluating risks

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Mitigating risks

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Monitoring risks

Question 42

What's the difference between a 'hazard' and a 'risk'?

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A hazard is something that could be dangerous, while a risk is how likely it is to actually happen.

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A risk is something that could be dangerous, while a hazard is how likely it is to actually happen.

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They mean the same thing.

Question 43

Why is it important to assess risks?

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It helps us make smart choices about what to do.

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To get rid of all risks.

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To make everyone afraid of taking risks.

Question 44

What's NOT a good thing about managing risks?

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It makes sure you never face any risks.

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It gives you more confidence.

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It makes risks less likely or less bad.

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It helps you make good decisions.

Question 45

What's the difference between a 'subjective' risk and an 'objective' risk?

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A subjective risk is what someone thinks is risky, while an objective risk is based on real facts.

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An objective risk is what someone thinks is risky, while a subjective risk is based on real facts.

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They mean the same thing.

Question 46

Which of these is a way to make risks less harmful?

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Having a backup plan if things go wrong.

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Taking risks without being careful.

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Ignoring the risks.

Question 47

What's the main purpose of talking about risks with other people?

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To share information about risks with people who need to know.

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To get rid of all risks.

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To make everyone afraid of taking risks.