CIPS Exam L5M2 Topic 1 Question 36 Discussion

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Question #: 36
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A black swan event is what type of occurrence?

Aan occurrence with a good outcome

Ban occurrence with a negative outcome

Ca common occurrence

Dan unusual occurrence

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Suggested Answer: D

A black swan event is an unusual occurrence - something that is rare. See p.124

by Nikita at Jul 04, 2024, 08:58 AM

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Ben

5 months ago

Whoa, black swans? I thought we were talking about the ballet. Guess I should have paid more attention in Economics class.

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Elouise

4 months ago

B: Yeah, it's something unexpected and rare.

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Earnestine

4 months ago

A: It's actually an unusual occurrence.

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Johnathon

5 months ago

B) for sure. A black swan is all about the downside, not some fluffy, feel-good event. These things shake up the world, not make it sunshine and rainbows.

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Amber

5 months ago

I think it's B) an occurrence with a negative outcome, because black swan events are usually unpredictable and have a significant impact.

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Ranee

5 months ago

I was going to pick C, but then I remembered a black swan is supposed to be, you know, rare and unexpected. Gotta go with D.

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Sonia

4 months ago

I was also considering C, but you're right. D is the best option for a black swan event.

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Chauncey

4 months ago

Definitely not a common occurrence, that's for sure. D it is.

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Goldie

5 months ago

Yeah, I agree. They're unexpected and rare, so D makes sense.

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Marcelle

5 months ago

I think D is the right choice, black swan events are definitely unusual.

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Ona

5 months ago

I agree with Bettina, it's definitely an unusual occurrence.

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Jarvis

5 months ago

D) an unusual occurrence. Definitely the right answer, black swans are meant to be surprising and out of the ordinary.

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Vernell

4 months ago

Yes, black swan events are unexpected and have a major impact on the world.

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Goldie

4 months ago

D) an unusual occurrence. Definitely the right answer, black swans are meant to be surprising and out of the ordinary.

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Bettina

5 months ago

D) an unusual occurrence

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Roselle

6 months ago

B) an occurrence with a negative outcome. That's a classic definition of a black swan event - a rare, unpredictable, and impactful occurrence.

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Lenna

5 months ago

D) an unusual occurrence. Yes, black swan events are unexpected and have a significant impact on society and the economy.

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Lavonna

5 months ago

B) an occurrence with a negative outcome. That's a classic definition of a black swan event - a rare, unpredictable, and impactful occurrence.

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