APSM Test 1 Exam Updated Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The Contemporary Sport Management (CSM) Sport Industry Sectors Model identifies the
three organizational sectors of the industry as ___________________________ - CORRECT
ANSWER Public Sector, Nonprofit Sector, and Commercial Sector.
_________________________sport is produced by national sport organizations operating in
the nonprofit sector as well as by professional sport franchises operating in the commercial
sector. - CORRECT ANSWER high performance
According to the definition of sport by Pitts and Stotlar (2013) and Pitts (2016), an activity
must always be competitive to be considered sport. - CORRECT ANSWER false
Sport ___________________ is unique because the sport product is unlike other products
purchased by consumers. - CORRECT ANSWER marketing
Sport is a ________ institution of astonishing magnitude and influence as evidenced by its
allotment of several pages in the daily newspaper, its own slot on every television and radio
news program, and its own cable channels. - CORRECT ANSWER social
Sport managers can promote themselves, seek growth opportunities, and ___________
through their use of social media sites such as LinkedIn, Meetup, and Fieldoo. - CORRECT
ANSWER networking
Which of the following aspects of communication is not important for sport managers to
understand? - CORRECT ANSWER sport products
The organizational __________ incorporates the workplace values, norms, and behaviors that
produce patterns of behavior unique to an organization. - CORRECT ANSWER culture
,Mistakes in reasoning that don't seem to be mistakes are called _________________. -
CORRECT ANSWER fallacies
_______________ are unstated beliefs about how the world is, was, or will be. - CORRECT
ANSWER perspective
How does one start the critical thinking process? - CORRECT ANSWER by
identifying the issue and the conclusion
Which university had the first master's-level sport administration program of study that
prepared students for jobs in a variety of sport-related industries? - CORRECT
ANSWER Ohio University
__________________ decision making is making decisions based on the six pillars of
character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. -
CORRECT ANSWER Principled
When a national sport organization partners with a professional sport team to promote its
sport amongst youth, this is an example of __________. - CORRECT
ANSWER collaboration
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. - CORRECT
ANSWER discretionary funds
Marketing is a unique aspect of sport management because - CORRECT
ANSWER sport activities tend to be spontaneous
Financing for sport businesses is unique because - CORRECT ANSWER a significant
portion of revenue comes from extraneous sources such as concessions, parking,
merchandise, and TV rights
, The power of sport as a social institution is seen in - CORRECT ANSWER enormous
attention from print and broadcast media
Which of the following competencies is paramount for people working in sport
communication management? - CORRECT ANSWER written and verbal
communication
To demonstrate social responsibility, sport managers should - CORRECT
ANSWER acquire a sound understanding of the historical, psychological, sociological,
and philosophical dimensions of sport
Which of the following areas will challenge sport managers of the future? - CORRECT
ANSWER increased social responsibility
Which of the following areas will challenge sport managers of the future? - CORRECT
ANSWER increased social responsibility
Critical thinking is - CORRECT ANSWER positive, caring, and productive
Which of the following assumptions should be challenged by sport managers? - CORRECT
ANSWER b. Members of underrepresented groups hold all the requisite skills for
management positions.
Give at least three examples of sport services provided by public sector organizations. -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. Governments providing parks and spaces for people to be
active
2. Government providing financial support to nonprofits
3. Passing policies that ensure everyone has access to sport
Give examples of at least two purposes of nonprofit sector organizations. - CORRECT
ANSWER In the case of schools, a purpose of theirs is to serve and educate students
In some cases, schools share their facilities with neighboring communities
CORRECT Answers
The Contemporary Sport Management (CSM) Sport Industry Sectors Model identifies the
three organizational sectors of the industry as ___________________________ - CORRECT
ANSWER Public Sector, Nonprofit Sector, and Commercial Sector.
_________________________sport is produced by national sport organizations operating in
the nonprofit sector as well as by professional sport franchises operating in the commercial
sector. - CORRECT ANSWER high performance
According to the definition of sport by Pitts and Stotlar (2013) and Pitts (2016), an activity
must always be competitive to be considered sport. - CORRECT ANSWER false
Sport ___________________ is unique because the sport product is unlike other products
purchased by consumers. - CORRECT ANSWER marketing
Sport is a ________ institution of astonishing magnitude and influence as evidenced by its
allotment of several pages in the daily newspaper, its own slot on every television and radio
news program, and its own cable channels. - CORRECT ANSWER social
Sport managers can promote themselves, seek growth opportunities, and ___________
through their use of social media sites such as LinkedIn, Meetup, and Fieldoo. - CORRECT
ANSWER networking
Which of the following aspects of communication is not important for sport managers to
understand? - CORRECT ANSWER sport products
The organizational __________ incorporates the workplace values, norms, and behaviors that
produce patterns of behavior unique to an organization. - CORRECT ANSWER culture
,Mistakes in reasoning that don't seem to be mistakes are called _________________. -
CORRECT ANSWER fallacies
_______________ are unstated beliefs about how the world is, was, or will be. - CORRECT
ANSWER perspective
How does one start the critical thinking process? - CORRECT ANSWER by
identifying the issue and the conclusion
Which university had the first master's-level sport administration program of study that
prepared students for jobs in a variety of sport-related industries? - CORRECT
ANSWER Ohio University
__________________ decision making is making decisions based on the six pillars of
character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. -
CORRECT ANSWER Principled
When a national sport organization partners with a professional sport team to promote its
sport amongst youth, this is an example of __________. - CORRECT
ANSWER collaboration
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. - CORRECT
ANSWER discretionary funds
Marketing is a unique aspect of sport management because - CORRECT
ANSWER sport activities tend to be spontaneous
Financing for sport businesses is unique because - CORRECT ANSWER a significant
portion of revenue comes from extraneous sources such as concessions, parking,
merchandise, and TV rights
, The power of sport as a social institution is seen in - CORRECT ANSWER enormous
attention from print and broadcast media
Which of the following competencies is paramount for people working in sport
communication management? - CORRECT ANSWER written and verbal
communication
To demonstrate social responsibility, sport managers should - CORRECT
ANSWER acquire a sound understanding of the historical, psychological, sociological,
and philosophical dimensions of sport
Which of the following areas will challenge sport managers of the future? - CORRECT
ANSWER increased social responsibility
Which of the following areas will challenge sport managers of the future? - CORRECT
ANSWER increased social responsibility
Critical thinking is - CORRECT ANSWER positive, caring, and productive
Which of the following assumptions should be challenged by sport managers? - CORRECT
ANSWER b. Members of underrepresented groups hold all the requisite skills for
management positions.
Give at least three examples of sport services provided by public sector organizations. -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. Governments providing parks and spaces for people to be
active
2. Government providing financial support to nonprofits
3. Passing policies that ensure everyone has access to sport
Give examples of at least two purposes of nonprofit sector organizations. - CORRECT
ANSWER In the case of schools, a purpose of theirs is to serve and educate students
In some cases, schools share their facilities with neighboring communities
