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Risk Assessment & Mitigation Flashcards

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  1. A tutor notices a student becomes extremely anxious during timed practice tests. Which mitigation strategy addresses this risk most directly?

    Answer: Gradually introduce time constraints starting with generous limits

    Gradually desensitizing a student to time pressure is an evidence-based approach to mitigating test anxiety without removing assessment entirely.

  2. When a student discloses that they are being bullied at school, a private tutor's primary obligation is to:

    Answer: Report the information to a mandated reporter if harm is suspected

    While tutors may not always be mandated reporters themselves, potential harm to a minor requires escalation to appropriate parties such as parents or school counselors.

  3. Which of the following is the BEST way to mitigate the risk of scope creep in a tutoring engagement?

    Answer: Define subject scope and session objectives in a written contract

    A written contract with defined scope prevents misunderstandings and protects both tutor and client when expectations expand beyond the original agreement.

  4. A parent insists their child should advance to the next level immediately despite clear readiness gaps. The risk-aware tutor should:

    Answer: Document the readiness assessment and explain risks of premature advancement in writing

    Documenting the assessment and communicating risks in writing protects the tutor professionally while giving the parent informed decision-making power.

  5. Which scenario represents a CONFLICT OF INTEREST risk for a private tutor?

    Answer: Tutoring a student while also grading their official school exams

    Serving as both tutor and official evaluator for the same student creates a conflict of interest that can compromise objectivity and professional integrity.

  6. A tutor working with a student who has a 504 plan fails to review the accommodations document. This creates which category of risk?

    Answer: Operational and legal compliance risk

    Ignoring legally documented accommodations exposes the tutor to compliance and liability risk, and may harm the student's legally protected educational rights.

  7. To reduce the risk of miscommunication about student progress, a best practice is to:

    Answer: Send written progress reports at regular, pre-agreed intervals

    Scheduled written progress reports create a consistent communication record and reduce disputes about outcomes or effort.