PRT 266 EXAM 1 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
According to the definition of sport by Pitts and Stotlar (2013) and Pitts (2016), an activity must
always be competitive to be considered sport. T/F? - ANS False
How are the terms sport (as opposed to sports) and religion (as opposed to religions) alike? -
ANS Both are broad terms that encompass many activities (in the case of sport) or faiths (in
the case of religion).
Which of the following competencies is paramount for people working in sport communication
management?
a. directing and supervising
b. written and verbal communication
c. budgeting
d. accounting - ANS written and verbal communication
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,To demonstrate social responsibility, sport managers should
a. disregard the cultural implications of sport
b. move past the historical dimensions of sport
c. acquire a sound understanding of the historical, psychological, sociological, and philosophical
dimensions of sport
d. ignore the social implications of sport - ANS acquire a sound understanding of the
historical, psychological, sociological, and philosophical dimensions of sport
Sport managers compete for the __________ of consumers through the sale of items that
might or might not be related to the primary focus of the sport business.
a. restricted funds
b. primary income
c. auxiliary income
d. discretionary funds - ANS discretionary funds
Marketing is a unique aspect of sport management because
a. the outcome is predictable
b. sport activities tend to be spontaneous
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,c. there is great certainty surrounding the results
d. the events are consistent - ANS sport activities tend to be spontaneous
Critical thinking is
Select one:
a. straightforward thinking
b. negative thinking
c. creative thinking
d. positive, caring, and productive - ANS positive, caring, and productive
Financing for sport businesses is unique because
Select one:
a. extraneous revenue sources are unimportant
b. most of the revenue comes from gate receipts
c. there is no financial accountability for sport managers
d. a significant portion of revenue comes from extraneous sources such as concessions, parking,
merchandise, and TV rights - ANS a significant portion of revenue comes from extraneous
sources such as concessions, parking, merchandise, and TV rights
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, Which of the following assumptions should be challenged by sport managers?
Select one:
a. Mere acquaintances in the sport industry are not sufficient for networking purposes.
b. Members of underrepresented groups do not have the requisite skills for management
positions.
c. Networking is a valuable skill for future sport managers to have.
d. Members of underrepresented groups hold all the requisite skills for management positions.
- ANS Members of underrepresented groups do not have the requisite skills for management
positions.
Which of the following areas will challenge sport managers of the future?
Select one:
a. slowed development of new sports
b. smaller market segments
c. decreased opportunities for participation
d. increased social responsibility - ANS increased social responsibility
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ANSWERS
According to the definition of sport by Pitts and Stotlar (2013) and Pitts (2016), an activity must
always be competitive to be considered sport. T/F? - ANS False
How are the terms sport (as opposed to sports) and religion (as opposed to religions) alike? -
ANS Both are broad terms that encompass many activities (in the case of sport) or faiths (in
the case of religion).
Which of the following competencies is paramount for people working in sport communication
management?
a. directing and supervising
b. written and verbal communication
c. budgeting
d. accounting - ANS written and verbal communication
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,To demonstrate social responsibility, sport managers should
a. disregard the cultural implications of sport
b. move past the historical dimensions of sport
c. acquire a sound understanding of the historical, psychological, sociological, and philosophical
dimensions of sport
d. ignore the social implications of sport - ANS acquire a sound understanding of the
historical, psychological, sociological, and philosophical dimensions of sport
Sport managers compete for the __________ of consumers through the sale of items that
might or might not be related to the primary focus of the sport business.
a. restricted funds
b. primary income
c. auxiliary income
d. discretionary funds - ANS discretionary funds
Marketing is a unique aspect of sport management because
a. the outcome is predictable
b. sport activities tend to be spontaneous
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,c. there is great certainty surrounding the results
d. the events are consistent - ANS sport activities tend to be spontaneous
Critical thinking is
Select one:
a. straightforward thinking
b. negative thinking
c. creative thinking
d. positive, caring, and productive - ANS positive, caring, and productive
Financing for sport businesses is unique because
Select one:
a. extraneous revenue sources are unimportant
b. most of the revenue comes from gate receipts
c. there is no financial accountability for sport managers
d. a significant portion of revenue comes from extraneous sources such as concessions, parking,
merchandise, and TV rights - ANS a significant portion of revenue comes from extraneous
sources such as concessions, parking, merchandise, and TV rights
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, Which of the following assumptions should be challenged by sport managers?
Select one:
a. Mere acquaintances in the sport industry are not sufficient for networking purposes.
b. Members of underrepresented groups do not have the requisite skills for management
positions.
c. Networking is a valuable skill for future sport managers to have.
d. Members of underrepresented groups hold all the requisite skills for management positions.
- ANS Members of underrepresented groups do not have the requisite skills for management
positions.
Which of the following areas will challenge sport managers of the future?
Select one:
a. slowed development of new sports
b. smaller market segments
c. decreased opportunities for participation
d. increased social responsibility - ANS increased social responsibility
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