Holding down a full-time job while chasing the 8010 credential leaves little room for marathon study sessions. ActualCollection built its PRMIA Operational Risk Manager (ORM) package for exactly that crowd: 242 practice questions you can chip away at in spare minutes, and in 2026 that flexibility matters more than ever.
PRMIA 8010 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | PRMIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | PRMIA Operational Risk Manager (ORM) Exam 8010 |
| Exam Number: | 8010 |
| Related Certifications: | PRM Certificate in Operational Risk Management |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice questions |
| Recommended Training: | PRMIA Official Training Programs |
| Exam Registration: | PRMIA Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam (online or authorized test centers depending on region) |
| Pre Condition: | No strict prerequisite; financial risk management knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.prmia.org/ |
PRMIA 8010 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Regulatory and Industry Standards | - Regulatory expectations for operational risk management - Basel operational risk frameworks |
| Operational Risk Fundamentals | - Definition and scope of operational risk - Operational risk within enterprise risk management - Risk taxonomy and loss event types |
| Measurement and Quantification | - Key risk indicators (KRIs) - Loss distribution approaches |
| Mitigation and Control | - Internal controls and control testing - Risk transfer mechanisms including insurance |
| Risk Governance and Frameworks | - Three lines of defense model - Risk governance structures and accountability |
| Risk Identification and Assessment | - Scenario analysis and risk mapping - Risk and control self-assessment (RCSA) |
Your PRMIA Operational Risk Manager (ORM) Questions, Answered
PRMIA Operational Risk Manager (ORM) is an official PRMIA exam, registered under the code 8010. A passing score earns you the Operational Risk Manager (ORM) certification, positioned at the Professional level. The credential also connects to PRM Certificate in Operational Risk Management, so it can anchor a broader certification path. Because PRMIA designs its exams around real job tasks, holding this certification signals practical skill rather than memorized theory.
No strict prerequisite; financial risk management knowledge recommended
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One practical detail: the exam is delivered Computer-based exam (online or authorized test centers depending on region), so plan your logistics accordingly.
PRMIA recommends the following training resources for candidates working toward PRMIA Operational Risk Manager (ORM).
Training gives you the theory, but repetition locks it in. Pair any course with the 242 practice questions in the ActualCollection 8010 package and you will know exactly how each topic shows up on exam day.
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PRMIA Operational Risk Manager (ORM) is divided into 6 official domains. Among the headline areas are Risk Governance and Frameworks, Regulatory and Industry Standards, and Measurement and Quantification. Scroll up to the exam topics section for the full breakdown, and use it as a checklist: any line you cannot confidently explain deserves another round of practice.
PRMIA Operational Risk Manager (ORM) Sample Questions:
If E denotes the expected value of a loan portfolio at the end on one year and U the value of the portfolio in the worst case scenario at the 99% confidence level, which of the following expressions correctly describes economic capital requiredin respect of credit risk?
- A. E - U
- B. U/E
- C. E
- D. U
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Which of the following is not one of the 'three pillars' specified in the Basel accord:
- A. Supervisory review
- B. Minimum capital requirements
- C. Market discipline
- D. National regulation
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What would be the correct order of steps to addressing data quality problems in an organization?
- A. Design the future state, perform a gap analysis, analyze the current state and implement the future state
- B. Call in external consultants
- C. Assess the current state, design the future state, determine gaps and the actions required to be implemented to eliminate the gaps
- D. Articulate goals, do a 'strategy-fit' analysis and plan for action
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According to the implied capital model, operational risk capital is estimated as:
- A. Total capital based on the capital asset pricing model
- B. Operational risk capital held by similar firms, appropriately scaled
- C. Total capital less market risk capital less credit risk capital
- D. Capitalimplied from known risk premiums and the firm's earnings
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In estimating credit exposure for a line of credit, it is usual to consider:
- A. the present value of the line of credit at the agreed rate of lending.
- B. a fixed fraction of the line of credit to be the exposure at default even though the currently drawn amount is quite different from such a fraction.
- C. the full value of the credit line to be the exposure at default as the borrower has an informational advantage that will lead them to borrow fully against the credit line at the time of default.
- D. only the value of credit exposure currently existing against the credit line as the exposure at default.
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