The Expected Return on the Market Is 12 Percent with a Standard

question 27

Multiple Choice

The expected return on the market is 12 percent with a standard deviation of 20 percent.The risk-free rate is 4.5 percent.What is the Sharpe ratio of a portfolio with an expected return of 10.5 percent and a standard deviation of 12 percent?

• A) 0.38
• B) 0.50
• C) 0.70
• D) 0.88

Appreciate the importance of contingency funds in risk management.

Distinguish between project risk and organizational risk.

Recognize the need for risk management practices throughout all project phases including initiation, planning, execution, and closeout.

Understand the concept of mean and its adjustment in response to changes in data.

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