Introduction to the Sports & Entertainment Industry Quiz

Where was the Public Occurrences, the first English-American newspaper, published?

• New York

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Chicago

When was television first introduced to the general public in the United States?

• 1921

• 1939

• 1947

• 1958

The Federal Communications Commission was called which of the following?

• The Federal Radio Commission

• The Federal Television Commission

• The Federal Media Commission

• The Federal Publisher Commission

Approximately how many jobs are lost in the United States each year due to media content theft?

• 145,000

• 289,000

• 373,000

• 456,000

U.S. broadcast content is regulated by which of the following organizations?

• The Center for Media Studies

• The Public Media Organization

• The National Communications Association

• The Federal Communications Commission

Which of the following is the amount of an individual’s income which is left for spending, investing or saving after taxes and personal necessities?

• Discretionary income

• Net income

• Disposable income

• General income

What was the median wage for sports and entertainment occupations in 2014?

• $27,300

• $39,700

• $46,900

• $53,800

How many new jobs is the sports and entertainment industry projected to add from 2014 to 2024?

• 23,000

• 37,000

• 46,000

• 52,000

Which of the following may NOT be a responsibility for coaches?

• Teaching athletes the skills they need to be successful at their sport

• Making decisions about strategies during games

• Organizing athlete practices

• Offering incentives to prospective players

Which of the following is NOT true about singers and musicians?

• They perform music for live audiences and recordings

• They practice playing instrument or singing to improve their techniques

• They need to work during evenings and weekends

• They can find full time jobs easily