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Basic Question 12 of 13

What is a limitation of sensitivity analysis?

A. It needs to rely on history.
B. It does not often distinguish assets by volatility.
C. It assumes a normal distribution of returns.

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Learning Outcome Statements

describe sensitivity risk measures and scenario risk measures and compare these measures to VaR;

demonstrate how equity, fixed-income, and options exposure measures may be used in measuring and managing market risk and volatility risk;

describe the use of sensitivity risk measures and scenario risk measures;

describe advantages and limitations of sensitivity risk measures and scenario risk measures;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 5, Module 41.