R184 TA3 Major sporting events

Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage to local and national objections when bidding for a major sporting event?

Accepted Answer

National pride can increase as the event approaches

Question 2

The Paralympic Games in Paris 2024 will be ...

Accepted Answer

One off

Question 3

Which of the following is an advantage to financial investment when bidding for a major sporting event?

Accepted Answer

Investments are made by Governments in areas they wouldn't normally invest

Question 4

An event which is held only once or once in a lifetime e.g. The London Olympics in 2021

Accepted Answer

One off

Question 5

Which of the following is a negative long term impact of hosting a major event?

Accepted Answer

The event making a financial loss, Loss of national reputation due to poor organisation / bad host performance

Question 6

Which of the following is an advantage to employment opportunities when bidding for a major sporting event?

Accepted Answer

Increase in construction jobs

Question 7

Which of the following is not a characteristic associated with a major sporting event?

Accepted Answer

Limited commercialisation

Question 8

Which of the following is a benefit of hosting a major sporting event?

Accepted Answer

Better public transport network

Question 9

Which of the following is not a characteristic associated with a major sporting event?

Accepted Answer

Local facilities

Question 10

Which of the following is a negative long term impact of hosting a major event?

Accepted Answer

Sporting facilities becoming derelict e.g. white elephants

Question 11

Which of the following is an drawback of hosting a major sporting event?

Accepted Answer

Concerns over poor national performances e.g. national flop

Question 12

Which of the following is a disadvantage to bidding for a major sporting event?

Accepted Answer

The cost may never be recovered so the event makes a loss

Question 13

Wimbledon tennis championships is ...

Accepted Answer

Regular and recurring

Question 14

The Champions League final in football is ...

Accepted Answer

Regular

Question 15

Which of the following terms best describes the long-lasting effect & positive impact of hosting a major sporting event?

Accepted Answer

Legacy

Question 16

Which of the following is an drawback of hosting a major sporting event?

Accepted Answer

Increases in traffic, pollution, litter and noise

Question 17

Which of the following is an advantage to infrastructure & transport when bidding for a major sporting event?

Accepted Answer

Plan can sometimes be 'fast-tracked' and bids can speed up the process

Question 18

An event which is held at the same time and same place each year e.g. The FA Cup final

Accepted Answer

Regular and recurring

Question 19

Which of the following is a benefit of hosting a major sporting event?

Accepted Answer

Athletes generating interest and inspiring people as role models

Question 20

The British Grand Prix ...

Accepted Answer

Regular and recurring

Question 21

An event which is held at the same time every year, two years or four years e.g. The Ryder Cup

Accepted Answer

Regular

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