SPM 4013 PROJECT SCHEDULING AND
RESOURCE ALLOCATION PRACTICE TEST
2026
◉ Interpret the role cricket played in English Imperialism
Answer:
◉ Describe the history of cricket in the U.S.
Answer:
◉ Identify the marketing tactics Nike and other companies have
used in India
Answer:
◉ How popular is cricket?
Answer: -2nd most pop. sport next to soccer
-Over 2.5 billion fans worldwide
◉ History of Cricket in USA
Answer: -Cricket came to NA in the 18th century, became extremely
popular
,-It became a college sport, even more pop. than baseball
-During the Civil War, popularity deteriorated because of baseball
-Many soldiers played baseball and people saw it as more patriotic
-Philadelphia Cricket Team made cricket popular again, but last only
until start of WW1
-Late 20th century, cricket was revived by immigrants
-Cricket teams formed by these people were able to participate in
several ICC events
-USA Cricket Association was suspended by the ICC multiple times
(2005, 2007)
-The 3rd time, the ICC spoke that they were concerned about the lack
of US Cricket improvement in certain areas
◉ How is cricket coming to America?
Answer: -MLC is coming to the US and it is a pro. Twenty20 cricket
league operated by the American Cricket Enterprises (ACE)
-Shah Rukh Khan and Satya Nadella (Microsoft) are involved with
MLC
-2023 start
-6 teams from most likely: Atlanta, Chicago, LA, NJ, NY, SF
◉ Why is the USA market important for cricket?
Answer: -USA Cricket CEO Iain Higgins and other founders want to
tap into a market of fans from South Asia and Caribbean
, MLC co-founder Sameer Mehta said that there is a huge demand
from US-based audience who want to consume the sport in person
-US only 2nd to India when it comes to fans who are willing to travel
abroad to watch cricket matches live
◉ How old is cricket's origins said to be?
Answer: Origins of cricket lie somewhere in the Dark Ages, prob.
after Roman Empire but before Normans invaded England
somewhere in N. Eu.
◉ History of Cricket Card
Answer:
◉ What happened in 2011 for Indian cricket?
Answer: India won the world cup of cricket in 2011 on home soil
◉ What are the internet's most popular sports?
Answer: 1. Soccer - 3.5B
2. Cricket - 2.5B
3. Field Hockey - 2B
4. Tennis - 1B
◉ What are the sports leagues with the most spectators?
RESOURCE ALLOCATION PRACTICE TEST
2026
◉ Interpret the role cricket played in English Imperialism
Answer:
◉ Describe the history of cricket in the U.S.
Answer:
◉ Identify the marketing tactics Nike and other companies have
used in India
Answer:
◉ How popular is cricket?
Answer: -2nd most pop. sport next to soccer
-Over 2.5 billion fans worldwide
◉ History of Cricket in USA
Answer: -Cricket came to NA in the 18th century, became extremely
popular
,-It became a college sport, even more pop. than baseball
-During the Civil War, popularity deteriorated because of baseball
-Many soldiers played baseball and people saw it as more patriotic
-Philadelphia Cricket Team made cricket popular again, but last only
until start of WW1
-Late 20th century, cricket was revived by immigrants
-Cricket teams formed by these people were able to participate in
several ICC events
-USA Cricket Association was suspended by the ICC multiple times
(2005, 2007)
-The 3rd time, the ICC spoke that they were concerned about the lack
of US Cricket improvement in certain areas
◉ How is cricket coming to America?
Answer: -MLC is coming to the US and it is a pro. Twenty20 cricket
league operated by the American Cricket Enterprises (ACE)
-Shah Rukh Khan and Satya Nadella (Microsoft) are involved with
MLC
-2023 start
-6 teams from most likely: Atlanta, Chicago, LA, NJ, NY, SF
◉ Why is the USA market important for cricket?
Answer: -USA Cricket CEO Iain Higgins and other founders want to
tap into a market of fans from South Asia and Caribbean
, MLC co-founder Sameer Mehta said that there is a huge demand
from US-based audience who want to consume the sport in person
-US only 2nd to India when it comes to fans who are willing to travel
abroad to watch cricket matches live
◉ How old is cricket's origins said to be?
Answer: Origins of cricket lie somewhere in the Dark Ages, prob.
after Roman Empire but before Normans invaded England
somewhere in N. Eu.
◉ History of Cricket Card
Answer:
◉ What happened in 2011 for Indian cricket?
Answer: India won the world cup of cricket in 2011 on home soil
◉ What are the internet's most popular sports?
Answer: 1. Soccer - 3.5B
2. Cricket - 2.5B
3. Field Hockey - 2B
4. Tennis - 1B
◉ What are the sports leagues with the most spectators?
