Unit 6 Test Flashcards
The event planning cycle consists of _______ stages
five
The _____ of the group drive step 2, the goal-setting step
a) ideas
b) needs
c) members
d) objectives
b) needs
Goals are the building blocks of better time management
a) true
b) false
a) true
The acronym SMART is an aid for creating and remembering the criteria for writing:
a) achievements
b) organization
c) motivation
d) goals
d) goals
The acronym SMART stands for
a) specific, measurable, attitude, realm, time frame
b) specific, meaning attainable, relevant, time frame
c) spatial, meaning, attitude, realistic, time frame
d) specific, measurable, attainable, relevant (realistic), time frame
e) sometimes, meaning, attributes, relevant, tik tok
d) specific, measurable, attainable, relevant (realistic), time frame
Goals do the following:
a) state desired results
b) protect us from aimless effort
c) describe the actions of the target group
d) all of the above
e) b and c only
e) b and c only
General statements of intent are called _________
outcomes
A goal must have ______ intended results
a) one
b) two
c) one or two
d) up to three
c) one or two
“Developing the plan for the event” is found in _______ of the event planning process
a) step 1
b) step 2
c) step 3
d) step 4
e) step 5
c) step 3
“Attainable”: The criterion dictates that goals be achievable while presenting a realistic challenge
a) true
b) false
a) true
“The target group’s fitness will be enhanced” is a good example of a measurable goal
a) true
b) false
b) false
To keep events fresh and appealing, you should start the event planning process from scratch each time
a) true
b) false
b) false
The target group’s needs are the only valid criteria to use when assessing if your stated goals are ______
a) specific
b) measurable
c) realistic
d) relevant
d) relevant
A specific completion date is an example of the _______ criterion for writing goal statements
Tine Frame
Completing a ______ is a required step in the process of acquiring funding for an event
Proposal
An event is worthwhile doing if it seems easy to stage and looks like fun
a) true
b) false
b) false
Which of the following is not a rule for brainstorming
a) allow enough time
b) encourage lateral thinking
c) accept and record all suggestions
d) discuss each suggestion as it comes up
d) discuss each suggestion as it comes up
Which of the following are duties of the gate/admissions/registrations committee
a) obtaining ash boxes, change and tickets
b) recruiting volunteers to work
c) ensuring the security of the funds collected
d) all of the above
e) a and c only
d) all of the above
The program/scheduling committee will produce a schedule of event determining how, when and where people will participate in the planned event
a) true
b) false
a) true
The ________ committee develops a budget, establishes income sources, and predicts expenses
Finance
When a large event requires many subcommittees _______ committee consisting of the chairpersons of the individual subcommittees is formed
a) a protocol
b) a technical
c) an executive
d) an organizing
c) an executive
The _____ is in charge of all aspects of promoting the event to the public
Public Relations
Providing athletes, officials, and volunteers with identification badges is the responsibility of the accreditation/registration committee
a) tue
b) false
a) true
The _____ committee is responsible for accommodations and meals for participants, officials, and support personnel
hosting
For smaller events, selecting a chairperson and setting up four subcommittees is usually adequate
a) true
b) false
a) true
No matter what the size of your organizing committee, you need to consider which of the following
a) what will the event cost, and where will the money come from?
b) how will I deal with safety and risk management?
c) how will I generate enthusiasm for the event?
d) all of the above
e) a and b only
d) all of the above
In “goal evaluation”, re-evaluation is vital to success. If the goal is overambitious or unrealistic, the goal should be:
a) immediately changed
b) reassessed, and possibly changed
c) nothing should be done, continue as planned
d) determined by another subcommittee
e) continued in a different planned event
b) reassessed, and possibly changed
When chairing a meeting, prepare an _______ well in advance of the meeting date
agenda
An _________ is a detailed “to do” list specifying who is responsible for each item and target date for its completion
Action plan
Keeping an accurate record of meetings, “minutes”, is essential as it reduces confusion and provides documentation of what was decided and who is responsible for each task
a) true
b) false
a) true
Alternative plans are necessary only for large-scale events
a) true
b) false
b) false
Three types of tournaments often used in high-school competitions are
1. ____________
2. ____________
3. ____________
Multiple right answers:
Ex. 1. Challenge, 2. Elimination and 3. Round Robin
In a ___________ tournament, half of the competitors are eliminated after the first contest
Single-elimination
In a challenge tournament, each player or team gets to play every other player or team at least once
a) true
b) false
b) false
If you want to determine a true winner and at the same time rank contestants in the best possible manner, a round-robin tournament is your best alternative
a) true
b) false
a) true
Which is not a disadvantage of a round-robin tournament
a) time-consuming, especially if there are many teams
b) can result in ties
c) does not provide much competition for some teams
d) more facilities requires
c) does not provide much competition for some teams
_______________ is a technique used to keep the best players/teams from meeting until the end of the tournament
Seeding
A consolation tournament is a type of
a) round-robin
b) elimination tournament
c) ladder tournament
d) challenge tournament
b) elimination tournament
In a consolation tournament, each entry plays at least twice before elimination
a) true
b) false
a) true
There are fewer advantages than disadvantages, as listed in your textbook, for a round-robin tournament
a) true
b) false
b) false
______________ tournaments are more often used for singles or doubles competitions than for team sports
Challenge
In a ladder tournament, competitors can play each other only once
a) true
b) false
b) false
The final responsibility on the day of the event is
a) writing assessment reports
b) gathering feedback
c) cleaning up the facility
d) evaluating whether your goals were met
c) cleaning up the facility
