Question 1
Which definition of operational risk is used in the Basel framework and adopted across financial services?
Correct Answer:
The risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems, or from external events
Question 2
Under the Basel definition of operational risk, which risk type is explicitly INCLUDED?
Correct Answer:
Legal risk
Question 3
Operational risk is often described as which type of risk in relation to potential reward?
Correct Answer:
A pure (downside-only) risk with no upside reward
Question 4
The four primary causal categories of operational risk under the Basel definition are people, systems, external events and which other?
Correct Answer:
Processes
Question 5
What is the term for the level and type of risk a firm is willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives?
Correct Answer:
Risk appetite
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