SM 203 Test 2 With Complete Solution
Event Director - ANSWER The _____ acts as the point person for the facility in managing
each game or show.
False - ANSWER T or F; Stadiums are generally smaller than arenas, though they are
also indoor facilities.
True - ANSWER T or F; The intent of the ADA is to prevent discrimination against
qualified people with disabilities in employment, public services, transportation, public
accommodations, and telecommunications services.
True - ANSWER T or F; Most private management companies run a range of facilities to
give themselves maximum flexibility and reach.
Economic growth leading to a return on investment - ANSWER All of the following are
excellent reasons for a municipality to subsidize stadium/arena construction except:
a) economic growth leading to a return on investment
b) civic pride and community spirit
c) public relations boost of being labeled a "major league city."
d) improved quality of life and the possibility for urban renewal
the increased presence of visitor spending within a municipality - ANSWER The
difference between the economic impact upon a municipality by a convention center as
opposed to a stadium or arena built for housing sporting events is
True - ANSWER T or F; Facility managers often face time crunches when primary
residents of their facilities reach post-season play
Universal Design - ANSWER A new concept that extends the ADA and makes facilities
more accessible for all people is _____.
True - ANSWER T or F; Recent trends in professional sports facilities have led to
singe-purpose stadiums
True - ANSWER T or F; Modern sports arenas began to be built a little more than 100
years ago
False - ANSWER T or F; A good crowd management plan focuses mainly on threats from
crime at sporting events
True - ANSWER T or F; The initial perceived benefit from building a sports facility comes
in the form of well-paying construction jobs.
, Booking Director - ANSWER The _____ is responsible for landing and scheduling events
for a facility.
LEED Certification - ANSWER A gold standard today for facilities, ______ helps facility
operators identify green building design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Theaters - ANSWER _____ are public assembly facilities primarily utilized for the
presentation of live artistic entertainment
True - ANSWER T or F; The trend over the past two decades has been single-purpose
stadiums
True - ANSWER T or F; A significant non-sport uses of sports arenas comes from
concerts and family events.
Meadowlands (Northern New Jersey) - ANSWER All of the following were publicly
financed stadiums efficiently built with the intention of housing both a football team and
a baseball team except
a) Veterans Stadium (Philadelphia)
b) Meadowlands (Northern New Jersey)
c) Three Rivers Stadium (Pittsburgh)
d) Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati)
True - ANSWER T or F; A major job for a facility communications director arises from the
need to spin all news for the best possible image
Ancient Times - ANSWER Public assembly facilities have existed since
Multiplier Effect - ANSWER What effect of building a sports derives last for the
community which builds it?
Toddlers to Tweens - ANSWER Family events in sport facilities target what age range?
Stadiums - ANSWER _____ are outdoor or domed facilities built with the intention of
housing sporting and entertainment events.
True - ANSWER T or F; Being a facility marketing director is stressful but exciting due to
the fast pace and high level of competition.
False - ANSWER T or F; Recent publicly financed sports facilities have proven to earn
great return on investment.
True - ANSWER T or F; Arenas are indoor facilities for events such as sporting contests.
True - ANSWER T or F; Often the management of a public sports facility falls to a private
firm due to the possibility of increased efficiency and profitability.
Event Director - ANSWER The _____ acts as the point person for the facility in managing
each game or show.
False - ANSWER T or F; Stadiums are generally smaller than arenas, though they are
also indoor facilities.
True - ANSWER T or F; The intent of the ADA is to prevent discrimination against
qualified people with disabilities in employment, public services, transportation, public
accommodations, and telecommunications services.
True - ANSWER T or F; Most private management companies run a range of facilities to
give themselves maximum flexibility and reach.
Economic growth leading to a return on investment - ANSWER All of the following are
excellent reasons for a municipality to subsidize stadium/arena construction except:
a) economic growth leading to a return on investment
b) civic pride and community spirit
c) public relations boost of being labeled a "major league city."
d) improved quality of life and the possibility for urban renewal
the increased presence of visitor spending within a municipality - ANSWER The
difference between the economic impact upon a municipality by a convention center as
opposed to a stadium or arena built for housing sporting events is
True - ANSWER T or F; Facility managers often face time crunches when primary
residents of their facilities reach post-season play
Universal Design - ANSWER A new concept that extends the ADA and makes facilities
more accessible for all people is _____.
True - ANSWER T or F; Recent trends in professional sports facilities have led to
singe-purpose stadiums
True - ANSWER T or F; Modern sports arenas began to be built a little more than 100
years ago
False - ANSWER T or F; A good crowd management plan focuses mainly on threats from
crime at sporting events
True - ANSWER T or F; The initial perceived benefit from building a sports facility comes
in the form of well-paying construction jobs.
, Booking Director - ANSWER The _____ is responsible for landing and scheduling events
for a facility.
LEED Certification - ANSWER A gold standard today for facilities, ______ helps facility
operators identify green building design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Theaters - ANSWER _____ are public assembly facilities primarily utilized for the
presentation of live artistic entertainment
True - ANSWER T or F; The trend over the past two decades has been single-purpose
stadiums
True - ANSWER T or F; A significant non-sport uses of sports arenas comes from
concerts and family events.
Meadowlands (Northern New Jersey) - ANSWER All of the following were publicly
financed stadiums efficiently built with the intention of housing both a football team and
a baseball team except
a) Veterans Stadium (Philadelphia)
b) Meadowlands (Northern New Jersey)
c) Three Rivers Stadium (Pittsburgh)
d) Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati)
True - ANSWER T or F; A major job for a facility communications director arises from the
need to spin all news for the best possible image
Ancient Times - ANSWER Public assembly facilities have existed since
Multiplier Effect - ANSWER What effect of building a sports derives last for the
community which builds it?
Toddlers to Tweens - ANSWER Family events in sport facilities target what age range?
Stadiums - ANSWER _____ are outdoor or domed facilities built with the intention of
housing sporting and entertainment events.
True - ANSWER T or F; Being a facility marketing director is stressful but exciting due to
the fast pace and high level of competition.
False - ANSWER T or F; Recent publicly financed sports facilities have proven to earn
great return on investment.
True - ANSWER T or F; Arenas are indoor facilities for events such as sporting contests.
True - ANSWER T or F; Often the management of a public sports facility falls to a private
firm due to the possibility of increased efficiency and profitability.
