Unit 7 - Sport Management - Facility Management

Question 1

What is one of the primary responsibilities of facility management staff?

Accepted Answer

Meeting tenants' needs and maintaining a clean, safe, and good environment

Question 2

Which facility is known for hosting a wide range of events and has multiple tenants, including professional sports teams

Accepted Answer

Metropolitan Facilities

Question 3

Facilities built and owned by a public entity and used to lure conferences and business meetings

Accepted Answer

convention centers

Question 4

What geographic considerations must venue managers take into account?

Accepted Answer

State boundaries and local economic factors

Question 5

Which type of facility ownership is typically categorized as community or state-owned, college-owned, or privately-owned

Accepted Answer

Community or state-owned, college-owned, or privately-owned

Question 6

A 1990 law that has as its intent the prevention of discrimination against people with disabilities in employment

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 7

Venues located in large cities with very large capacities, such as Madison Square Garden in New York

Accepted Answer

metropolitan facilities

Question 8

A person involved in planning, organizing, and executing projects, celebrations, sporting contests, etc.

Accepted Answer

event director

Question 9

Indoor facilities that host sporting and entertainment events; they are usually built for sports tenants.

Accepted Answer

arenas

Question 10

What are the primary events hosted at arenas and stadiums?

Accepted Answer

Sporting events

Question 11

Which professional association is mentioned as relevant for facility managers in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)

Question 12

What concern do critics raise about taxpayer subsidies for sports stadiums?

Accepted Answer

The economic benefits are often overstated

Question 13

A person who works with the media, including TV and radio news directors, newspaper editors, and reporters, to promote

Accepted Answer

public relations (PR) or communications director

Question 14

Which organization provides guidelines for stadium security, covering emergency planning and staff performance?

Accepted Answer

National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security

Question 15

Which type of facility is primarily built for sporting and entertainment events and can host basketball and concerts?

Accepted Answer

Arenas

Question 16

What key traits are important for an Event Director?

Accepted Answer

Quick thinking and the ability to remain calm under pressure

Question 17

Why must facility managers carefully coordinate non-tenant sport events like AAU basketball tournaments?

Accepted Answer

To prevent conflicts with primary tenant teams

Question 18

What is a common method of funding for facilities like the U.S. Bank Stadium for the Minnesota Vikings?

Accepted Answer

Combination of public and private funding

Question 19

A person responsible for scheduling events for a facility.

Accepted Answer

booking director

Question 20

Colleges and universities can host events at their stadiums, arenas, and theaters.

Accepted Answer

university venues

Question 21

What was the original source of the word "stadium"?

Accepted Answer

Greek stadion

Question 22

Public assembly facilities that are primarily used for the presentation of live artistic entertainment

Accepted Answer

theaters

Question 23

Outdoor or domed facilities that provide sites for sports teams and other nonsport events, such as outdoor concerts

Accepted Answer

stadium

Question 24

How have cities benefited financially from building new stadiums?

Accepted Answer

By retaining local professional teams

Question 25

What is a key responsibility of facility managers in marketing their venue?

Accepted Answer

Attracting events and securing anchor tenants

Question 26

Where are trade shows most commonly held?

Accepted Answer

University campuses

Question 27

What is one of the main reasons cities subsidize sport facilities?

Accepted Answer

To boost the local economy

Question 28

What type of bonds are used by the federal government to help finance sport facilities?

Accepted Answer

Tax-exempt bonds

Question 29

What ensures accessibility for individuals with disabilities in public facilities, including sports venues?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Question 30

What are the primary responsibilities of a Marketing Director in facility management?

Accepted Answer

Creating marketing plans and coordinating promotions

Unit 7 - Sport Management - Facility Management

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Unit 7 - Sport Management - Facility Management

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