CIMAPRO19-P03-1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRO19-P03-1 exam

Question #: 89
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following best describes the relevance of value at risk (VaR) as a decision tool?

AVaR quantifies past volatility

BVaR quantifies future volatility

CVaR quantifies the maximum loss that could ever be incurred

DVaR can only measure downside risk

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Suggested Answer: B, D, E

by Clarinda at Mar 24, 2025, 04:31 PM

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Wenona

5 months ago

Wait, can it really measure the maximum loss? Sounds off.

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Walker

6 months ago

I think it can give insights into future risks too.

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Breana

6 months ago

Yeah, it mainly focuses on downside risk, for sure.

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Dierdre

6 months ago

Totally agree, it doesn't predict the future!

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Felix

6 months ago

VaR is all about past volatility.

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Miss

6 months ago

I vaguely remember that VaR is mainly about downside risk, but I wonder if it can also account for other types of risk.

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Lanie

7 months ago

I feel like VaR is more about measuring potential losses, but I can't recall if it really captures the maximum loss possible.

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Phillip

7 months ago

I think I saw a similar question about VaR in practice exams, and I leaned towards it quantifying future volatility.

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Kenneth

7 months ago

I remember VaR is supposed to help with risk assessment, but I'm not sure if it focuses on past or future volatility.

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Jarvis

7 months ago

This question is tricky. I know VaR is a risk management tool, but I'm not entirely clear on the specifics. I'll make an educated guess and go with B, but I'm not 100% confident.

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Graham

8 months ago

Okay, let me see. VaR is a measure of downside risk, so it can't be C or D. I'm leaning towards B, but I'll double-check the definitions just to be sure.

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Reid

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this. I know VaR has something to do with risk, but I can't remember if it's past or future volatility. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Penney

8 months ago

I'm pretty confident on this one. VaR is all about quantifying future volatility, so I think the answer is B.

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Tracey

1 year ago

VaR? More like 'Volatility, Anxiety, and Regret,' am I right? This exam question is giving me all the feels.

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Melynda

1 year ago

Wait, so VaR doesn't measure the maximum loss that could ever be incurred? That's like saying a parachute doesn't guarantee a safe landing. What's the point then?

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Izetta

12 months ago

D) VaR can only measure downside risk

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Gail

12 months ago

C) VaR quantifies the maximum loss that could ever be incurred

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Nada

12 months ago

A) VaR quantifies past volatility

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Karl

1 year ago

VaR can only measure downside risk? That's a bit of a bummer. I was hoping it could tell me about the upside potential too. Oh well, can't have it all I guess.

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