PRE-TEST MODULE 2

Biorisk management is a process that describe and evaluates the existing work condition, identifies the hazardous
characteristics of an agent or material, the specific activities and laboratory procedures that can result in a person’s
exposure to an agent, the likelihood of unintentional exposure or intentional release and the severity of
consequences.

A. True

B. False
The information identified by risk management process will provide a guide for the selection of appropriate
mitigation control measures including the core biosafety requirements for engineering, administrative, practices and
PPE to minimize the probability and/or severity of the risk.

A. True

B. False

How often we need to conduct risk assessment?

A. Once a year, whenever there are audit and inspection

B. Every semester or twice a year

C. As often as every quarter

D. As often as needed (when changes are introduced or encountered)

In biorisk management, the formula for risk is *

A.R=f(L*C)

B.Rf=L+C

C.R=f+LC

D.R=f/LC

According to CWA 15793: 2011, a risk assessment procedure shall start with *
 A.Hazard Identification

B. Mitigation

C. Risk Characterization

D. Risk Evaluation

Risk assessment shall be conducted or reviewed whenever there is *

A.commencement of new work, significant alterations to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), working
practices or changes to the programme of work

B.when unexpected events that may have relevance for the management of biorisks are observed;

C.when actual or potential non-conformity with internal / external rules and regulations is identified

D.all mentioned

The essence of a hazard is that it has the potential for causing harm, regardless of how likely or unlikely such an
occurrence might be. The following were described in CWA 16393:2012 as hazard except *

A.physical situation (e.g. a fire or explosion),

B. an activity (e.g. pipetting)

C.material (in this case the principal hazard is most likely to be a biological agent or toxin, but others will
include chemicals and asphyxiating gases such as nitrogen)

D.person with mean, motive and opportunity for access, theft and misuse of isolates and biological

Who shall conduct biological risk assessment ? *

A. Laboratory Supervisor

B. Top Management

C. Biosafety Officer

D. Institutional Biosafety Committee

Who shall join the Biosafety Officer in conducting risk assessment ? *

A. Representative from the Top Management and Laboratory Supervisor

B. Technical / Laboratory Scientist

C. Support Staff / Engineering / Janitorial / Security

 D. Representative from BRM Committee / Office

E. All of the Above

F. None

Risk assessment shall be conducted or reviewed whenever there is commencement of new work or changes to
the programme of work including the introduction of new biological agents or alterations to work flow or
volume, new construction / modifications to laboratories, plant and equipment or its operation *

A.This statement is True

B.This statement is False

Risk assessment shall be conducted or reviewed whenever there is introduction of altered and unplanned
staffing arrangements (including contractors, visitors and other non-core personnel);

A.This statement is True

B.This statement is False

Risk assessment shall be conducted or reviewed whenever there significant alterations to Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) or working practices (e.g. disinfection / waste management methodologies, PPE provision /
usage entry / exit protocols, etc.);

A.This statement is True

B.This statement is False

Risk assessment shall be conducted or reviewed whenever there is unexpected events that may have relevance
for the management of biorisks are observed;

A.This statement is True

B.This statement is False

Risk assessment shall be conducted or reviewed whenever there is actual or potential non-conformity with
internal / external rules and regulations is identified (e.g. introduction of new legislation or major accident
exposure); *

A.This statement is True

B.This statement is False

Risk assessment shall be conducted or reviewed when considering emergency response and contingency