Objective 1.02 Quiz Wide Wide World of Sports

1. Which of the following are characteristics of a sporting event:

• a. Intangible and perishable

• b. Inexpensive and regional

• c. Unlimited and costly

• d. Unchanging and scarce

2. Who must be present for a sporting event to take place?

• a. Amateurs

• b. Professionals

• c. Athletes

• d. Spectators

What type of sporting good are you purchasing when you buy a hat that features the logo of the Miami Dolphins?

• a. Team uniforms

• b. Licensed merchandise

• c. Novelty items

• d. Athletic equipment

4. Participating in an exercise class at the local health club is an example of

• a. taking lessons.

• b. improving skills

• c. weight lifting.

• d. personal training.

5. When you read a magazine article about a star athlete, you are using the product of

• a. advertising media.

• b. promotional records.

• c. marketing data.

• d. sports information

6. What do the unorganized participants in sports have that the organized participants do not have?

• a. Professional status

• b. Freedom from rules

• c. Regulated teams

• d. Specific times to participate

7. The National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Professional Golfers’ Association are examples of

• a. sanctioning bodies.

• b. trade associations.

• c. labor unions

• d. professional societies

8. One of the main differences between professional and amateur athletes is that for the professionals, the game is often

• a. played for enjoyment

• b. closed to the public.

• c. free of charge.

• d. their occupation

9. Which of the following help create the excitement and enthusiasm that make the games what they are:

• a. Trainers

• b. Coaches

• c. Spectators

• d. Team owners

10. The businesses that make the sporting events available to those who cannot attend in person are

• a. radio announcers.

• b. corporate consumers.

• c. team owners.

• d. stadium managers.