Unit 6 Test

Question 1

The event planning cycle consists of _______ stages

Answer 1

five

Question 2

The _____ of the group drive step 2, the goal-setting step
a) ideas
b) needs
c) members
d) objectives

Answer 2

b) needs

Question 3

Goals are the building blocks of better time management
a) true
b) false

Answer 3

a) true

Question 4

The acronym SMART is an aid for creating and remembering the criteria for writing:
a) achievements
b) organization
c) motivation
d) goals

Answer 4

d) goals

Question 5

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

Answer 5

d) specific, measurable, attainable, relevant (realistic), time frame

Question 5

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

Answer 5

e) b and c only

Question 6

General statements of intent are called _________

Answer 6

outcomes

Question 6

A goal must have ______ intended results
a) one
b) two
c) one or two
d) up to three

Answer 6

c) one or two

Question 7

“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

Answer 7

c) step 3

Question 8

“Attainable”: The criterion dictates that goals be achievable while presenting a realistic challenge
a) true
b) false

Answer 8

a) true

Question 8

“The target group’s fitness will be enhanced” is a good example of a measurable goal
a) true
b) false

Answer 8

b) false

Question 9

To keep events fresh and appealing, you should start the event planning process from scratch each time
a) true
b) false

Answer 9

b) false

Question 10

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

Answer 10

d) relevant

Question 11

A specific completion date is an example of the _______ criterion for writing goal statements

Answer 11

Tine Frame

Question 12

Completing a ______ is a required step in the process of acquiring funding for an event

Answer 12

Proposal

Question 12

An event is worthwhile doing if it seems easy to stage and looks like fun
a) true
b) false

Answer 12

b) false

Question 13

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

Answer 13

d) discuss each suggestion as it comes up

Question 14

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

Answer 14

d) all of the above

Question 15

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

Answer 15

a) true

Question 15

The ________ committee develops a budget, establishes income sources, and predicts expenses

Answer 15

Finance

Question 15

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

Answer 15

c) an executive

Question 16

The _____ is in charge of all aspects of promoting the event to the public

Answer 16

Public Relations

Question 17

Providing athletes, officials, and volunteers with identification badges is the responsibility of the accreditation/registration committee
a) tue
b) false

Answer 17

a) true

Question 18

The _____ committee is responsible for accommodations and meals for participants, officials, and support personnel

Answer 18

hosting

Question 19

For smaller events, selecting a chairperson and setting up four subcommittees is usually adequate
a) true
b) false

Answer 19

a) true

Question 20

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

Answer 20

d) all of the above

Question 21

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

Answer 21

b) reassessed, and possibly changed

Question 22

When chairing a meeting, prepare an _______ well in advance of the meeting date

Answer 22

agenda

Question 22

An _________ is a detailed “to do” list specifying who is responsible for each item and target date for its completion

Answer 22

Action plan

Question 23

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

Answer 23

a) true

Question 23

Alternative plans are necessary only for large-scale events
a) true
b) false

Answer 23

b) false

Question 24

Three types of tournaments often used in high-school competitions are
1. ____________
2. ____________
3. ____________

Answer 24

Multiple right answers:
Ex. 1. Challenge, 2. Elimination and 3. Round Robin

Question 25

In a ___________ tournament, half of the competitors are eliminated after the first contest

Answer 25

Single-elimination

Question 25

In a challenge tournament, each player or team gets to play every other player or team at least once
a) true
b) false

Answer 25

b) false

Question 26

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

Answer 26

a) true

Question 27

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

Answer 27

c) does not provide much competition for some teams

Question 28

_______________ is a technique used to keep the best players/teams from meeting until the end of the tournament

Answer 28

Seeding

Question 29

A consolation tournament is a type of
a) round-robin
b) elimination tournament
c) ladder tournament
d) challenge tournament

Answer 29

b) elimination tournament

Question 30

In a consolation tournament, each entry plays at least twice before elimination
a) true
b) false

Answer 30

a) true

Question 31

There are fewer advantages than disadvantages, as listed in your textbook, for a round-robin tournament
a) true
b) false

Answer 31

b) false

Question 32

______________ tournaments are more often used for singles or doubles competitions than for team sports

Answer 32

Challenge

Question 33

In a ladder tournament, competitors can play each other only once
a) true
b) false

Answer 33

b) false

Question 34

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

Answer 34

c) cleaning up the facility