2.01 Quiz

Which of the following are characteristics of a sporting event?

• Intangible and perishable

• Inexpensive and regional

• Unlimited and costly

• Unchanging and scarce

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

• Amateurs

• Professionals

• Athletes

• Spectators

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

• Team uniforms

• Licensed merchandise

• Novelty items

• Athletic equipment

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

• Taking lessons

• Improving skills

• Weightlifting

• Training and fitness

When you read a news article about a star athlete, you are using the product of

• Advertising media

• Promotional records

• Marketing data

• Sports information

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

• Professional status

• Freedom from rules

• Regulated teams

• Specific times to participate

The National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Professional Golfers' Association are examples of

• Sanctioning bodies

• Trade associations

• Labor unions

• Professional societies

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

• Played only for enjoyment

• Not publicly advertised

• Free of charge

• Their occupation

Which of the following help create the excitement and enthusiasm that make the games what they are?

• Trainers

• Coaches

• Spectators

• Team owners

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

• Radio announcers

• Corporate consumers

• Team owners

• Stadium managers