Chapter 23: Risk Management Flashcards

1
Q

Of the following wrist management strategies, the one that aims to minimize both the severity and the likelihood of loss is…

A

Reduction

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2
Q

Insurance as a method of…

A

Risk outsourcing

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3
Q

How does disclosure manage risk?

A

Deflects and reduces risk by preventing others from claiming they were missed lead

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4
Q

Which of the following statements about a company procedures manual as a risk management device is true?

A

It can be a guide to compliance with the law

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5
Q

In what sense is the use of standardized forms a risk management procedure?

A

It reduces the risk of committing an unauthorized practice of law

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6
Q

Keeping thorough records of every transaction is not only a risk management technique, it is…

A

A legal requirement

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7
Q

Which of the following communication records must (as opposed to should) be kept?

A

Copies of required communications to principles

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8
Q

The standard E & O policy covers damages resulting from…

A

Negligence, error or omission incurring a professional services

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9
Q

Which of the following is a common risk relating to the agency relationship?

A

Failing to inform and disclose properly

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10
Q

Even after giving buyer and seller the required information about property condition disclosures, the license may still be subject to legal action for…

A

Failing to disclose known adverse facts

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11
Q

In performing a comparative market analysis, a licensee must be careful to…

A

Avoid creating a false impression that the license he is a certified appraiser

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12
Q

In fulfilling a listing agreement, one of the major risk areas is…

A

Exceeding the authority of the agreement

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13
Q

A simple way of reducing the risk of committing an error or omission in the contracting process is…

A

Use a checklist of all items, contingencies, dates and responsibilities that must be met

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14
Q

Regarding contracts and forms…

A

The principles may make changes as long as they sign or initial each change

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15
Q

The best way to minimize the risk of violating fair housing laws is to…

A

Obtain education in the content and intent of los

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16
Q

A license he risks violating antitrust law by…

A

Being present at a conversation where the setting of commission rates as discussed

17
Q

How is an intentional misrepresentation penalized?

A

License discipline, fines, and possible incarceration

18
Q

All of the following are areas of risk for unintentional misrepresentation except?

A

Stating that her client should seek legal counsel

19
Q

To reduce risks inherent in reporting transaction progress to a client, the license he should…

A

Avoid statements of opinion and speculation in all reports

20
Q

How does sharing the qualifying function with a lender protect a licensee?

A

It reduces the chance of presenting an offer from an on qualified buyer