Operational risk in event management and give an example?

• A. A weather forecast predicting rain on event day
• B. A post-event survey
• C. A power outage during an event
• D. A plan for volunteer recruitment

Answer: (C)

Operational risk in event management refers to disruptions that arise from how the event is run—failures in equipment, systems, processes, or staffing that can interrupt operations. A power outage during an event directly affects essential functions like lighting, sound, communications, and safety systems, which can halt the event or create dangerous or unsafe conditions. This is a clear example of operational risk because it stems from the event’s own infrastructure and how it’s being operated.

The weather forecast predicting rain is about external conditions and usually prompts contingency planning rather than a failure inside the operation. A post-event survey is a feedback activity, not a disruption during the event. A plan for volunteer recruitment is a preparation step, not an incident that interrupts operations.