Questions with Answers
Description: This document contains 100 multiple-choice questions designed for preparation for
the MLBPA Agent Exam. It covers the essential rules, procedures, and regulations required to
become a certified MLBPA agent. The material provides a comprehensive practice resource for
exam readiness.
Keywords:
MLBPA exam prep
sports agent certification
baseball player contracts
MLB regulations
agent exam practice questions
1. The primary role of an MLBPA-certified agent is to:
A) Coach players during games
B) Negotiate contracts and endorsements
C) Scout amateur players
D) Manage team finances
2. Which organization governs the relationship between MLB players and team owners?
A) NCAA
B) MLBPA
, C) FIFA
D) NBA
3. When negotiating a player contract, an agent must primarily act in:
A) The team’s interest
B) The player’s best interest
C) The league’s interest
D) Sponsors’ interest
4. Which of the following is considered a prohibited activity for MLB agents?
A) Attending draft combines
B) Offering improper inducements to minor league players
C) Advising players on finances
D) Negotiating endorsements
5. What does “arbitration eligibility” in MLB refer to?
A) Eligibility to vote in All-Star games
B) Eligibility for salary arbitration
C) Eligibility to participate in playoffs
D) Eligibility to attend the draft
6. How many years of service generally make a player arbitration-eligible in MLB?
A) 1–2 years
B) 3–6 years
C) 7–10 years
D) 10+ years
, 7. The first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between MLB players and owners was
signed in:
A) 1950
B) 1968
C) 1968
D) 1975
8. What is the “slotting system” in MLB draft?
A) Determining player positions on the field
B) Recommended signing bonuses based on draft position
C) A roster management rule
D) Player trade limits
9. An agent may receive compensation from:
A) Players only
B) Teams only
C) MLBPA directly
D) Sponsors only
10. Under the CBA, what is the “service time” of a player?
A) Time spent training in minor leagues
B) Time accrued on a 25-man MLB roster
C) Years of contract negotiations
D) Days on injured list