Question 1

Every year, each team elects one player to be the spokesperson for the team on PA matters. What is this player called?

Accepted Answer

A)   Player representative
B)   Union boss
C)   Club foreman
D)   Player spokesperson A

Question 2

Language limiting use of social media by professional athletes typically includes a designated time when use of social media is prohibited

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

How are individual team front offices usually departmentalized?

Accepted Answer

A)   By function
B)   By geographic location
C)   By seniority
D)   By profit centers A

Question 4

Recently, pro athlete are increasingly standing up for social causes via social media

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The NFL's salary cap is called a luxury tax

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are three discretionary powers of the Commissioner?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which league does not utilize a "best interest of the game" clause?

Accepted Answer

A)   MLB
B)   NBA
C)   NFL
D)   NHL

Question 8

Name the current Commissioners in each of the Big Four

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The roles of the Commissioner do not include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Approval of player contracts
B)   Disciplinary matters involving players, clubs, owners
C)   Negotiating directly with the players association
D)   Resolution of disputes between clubs

Question 10

Which sport has the longest history of labor organization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hockey
B)   Basketball
C)   Baseball
D)   Football

Question 11

Name the three governance components in professional sport

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which league currently engages with millennial fans most successfully?

Accepted Answer

A)   NFL
B)   NHL
C)   NBA
D)   MLB

Question 13

What are three responsibilities of player reps?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

The paid sport manager in charge of the daily operation of a PA is called the Executive Director

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According the NBA's social media policy, which of the following are considered unacceptable?

Accepted Answer

A)   Disparaging a game official
B)   Posting photos with fans
C)   Talking about sponsors
D)   Making political statements

Question 16

Which of the following leagues uses a luxury tax?

Accepted Answer

A)   MLB
B)   NBA
C)   NFL
D)   NHL

Question 17

Which of the following is a major revenue source for players associations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Television contracts
B)   Percent of gate receipts
C)   Licensing division
D)   Commissioner's Office

Question 18

How has the Commissioner's office evolved over time?

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Question 19

Although the Commissioner is very influential, the owners have the ultimate say in policy decisions in professional sport

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Who was the first Commissioner of professional sport?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pete Rozelle, in football
B)   Kennesaw Mountain Landis, in baseball
C)   Clarance Campbell, in hockey
D)   David Stern, in basketball

Exam 12: Professional Sport Leagues in North America

Every year, each team elects one player to be the spokesperson for the team on PA matters. What is this player called?

Language limiting use of social media by professional athletes typically includes a designated time when use of social media is prohibited

How are individual team front offices usually departmentalized?

Recently, pro athlete are increasingly standing up for social causes via social media

The NFL's salary cap is called a luxury tax

What are three discretionary powers of the Commissioner?

Which league does not utilize a "best interest of the game" clause?

Name the current Commissioners in each of the Big Four

The roles of the Commissioner do not include which of the following?

Which sport has the longest history of labor organization?

Name the three governance components in professional sport

Which league currently engages with millennial fans most successfully?

What are three responsibilities of player reps?

The paid sport manager in charge of the daily operation of a PA is called the Executive Director

According the NBA's social media policy, which of the following are considered unacceptable?

Which of the following leagues uses a luxury tax?

Which of the following is a major revenue source for players associations?

How has the Commissioner's office evolved over time?

Although the Commissioner is very influential, the owners have the ultimate say in policy decisions in professional sport

Who was the first Commissioner of professional sport?