Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Practice Exam

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Workplace violence, theft, and computer hackers are all classified as which of the following types of risk?

  1. A. Security

  2. B. Health

  3. C. Safety

  4. D. Financial

The correct answer is: A. Security

Workplace violence, theft, and computer hackers are all classified as types of security risk. They all involve potential harm, loss, or damage to an organization's physical or digital assets. Option B, health risk, does not encompass these types of risks. Option C, safety risk, typically refers to hazards that may cause physical harm to employees or customers. Option D, financial risk, is related to potential financial losses such as fraud or market changes. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.