HTIA: Unit 8 Practice Quiz

Why do many people prefer the mini version of a popular recreational sport, golf?

• Games are shorter, don’t require a lot of skill, and often feature a fun theme.

• Games always include lots of free food, a prize for the winner, and are often free.

• Games require little to no skill, groups of more than 20 people can play at once, and it is not uncommon to see a celebrity while playing.

• Games only take 15-20 minutes, music plays when you hit the ball, and you get to keep your golf club.

Remy is researching early world’s fairs and wants to learn more about the central areas used for concessions and souvenir sales, similar to what we see in the modern midways of fairs and amusement. What would be the BEST search term(s) for learning more about this?

• Midway Plaisance

• Central Fairway

• Middle Ground World Fairs

• World Fairs Structure

Owen is asked a question to which he responds, “I play basketball, bowl, sail, and attend concerts.” What question was Owen most likely asked?

• “What are your goals in life?”

• “What are your favorite leisure activities?”

• “What sports did you play in high school?”

• “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

How does one differentiate between leisure and recreation?

• Leisure is time spent away from necessary tasks; recreation is what activities are done during that time away.

• Recreation is time spent away from necessary tasks; leisure is what activities are done during that time away.

• Leisure is the completion of necessary tasks while recreation is the speed at which these necessary tasks are completed.

• Recreation is the completion of necessary tasks while leisure is the skill set that is used to complete these tasks.

What social impact can recreational activities have on people’s lives?

• tends to make social situations very awkward

• helps you bond with others socially

• encourages social distancing

• allows extroverts to avoid over socializing

The YMCA, YWCA, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts are non-profit, non-governmental organizations that offer recreational activities and can be collectively referred to as:

• theme parks.

• pleasure gardens.

• for-profit organizations.

• voluntary organizations.

Judith is planning to graduate from high school and immediately enter the workforce as a park ranger in the National Parks System. Why will Judith be unable to do this?

• NPS park rangers must obtain advanced degrees with a masters being the minimum.

• Park rangers must start out working in the visitor center for four years.

• Women are not allowed to be park rangers in the NPS.

• Most park ranger positions require a four-year college degree.

The YMCA has a rich history that helped to shape America. What is something that was invented at the YMCA and still has a significant place in recreation today?

• tennis

• Christian youth camps

• basketball

• team sports

Jeremiah is interested in becoming a theme park manager one day but right now he is still in high school. What kind of employment do most theme parks offer that may help Jeremiah gain some experience now?

• online work opportunities

• pre-dawn working hours

• full-time employment

• seasonal employment

Sanjay wants to take his kids to a theme or amusement park, but they are young and he is looking for something smaller that offers things like go-karts and batting cages rather than huge roller coasters. What might be a good option for Sanjay and his family?

• family fun parks

• work fair exhibits

• virtual parks

• water parks