Texas Property and Casualty License Practice Exam

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Which type of risk involves only the chance of financial loss?

  1. Speculative Risk

  2. Financial Risk

  3. Pure Risk

  4. Business Risk

The correct answer is: Pure Risk

Pure risk refers to situations that involve only the possibility of loss or no loss, without any opportunity for financial gain. This type of risk is characterized by events that can lead to accidents, theft, natural disasters, or other occurrences that result in financial loss but do not provide any chance for profit. For instance, if a home is damaged by a storm, the homeowner faces the risk of loss, but there is no potential for a gain from that situation; they can only lose value. Therefore, understanding how pure risk operates is essential in risk management and insurance, as it highlights the need for protective measures to mitigate potential financial losses. In contrast, speculative risk involves situations that can result in a gain or a loss, such as investing in stocks. Financial risk generally relates to the potential loss due to changes in economic factors affecting financial transactions. Business risk encompasses a wider range of uncertainties and challenges businesses face that can affect their profitability or viability, including market fluctuations and management decisions.