SBUS 255 Final
Ture
(True/False) According to Burke's (2021) article, between 1982 and 2017, nearly 300 coaches and officials from 15 different US Olympic sports organizations were accused of sexual misconduct.
False
(True/False) All TOP Programme partners are American companies.
False
(True/False) As of 2016, Athens 2004 held the record for having the most volunteering applications.
True
(True/False) Boston, Budapest, Hamburg, and Rome decided not to go forward with their candidacies to host the 2024 Summer Games.
True
(True/False) Both the summer and winter Olympic Games are broadcasted globally (to 220 countries and territories).
True
(True/False) In the Closing Ceremony of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, Japanese Prime Minister promoted the following Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games coming out dressed as Super Mario.
True
(True/False) One of the main goals of the London 2012 Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) was developing the Olympic Park as a blueprint of sustainable living and transforming previously deprived areas in East London.
True
(True/False) Since 1988, every city that hosted the Olympic Games also hosted the Paralympic Games in the same year and since 2001, the bids were combined so cities are bidding to host both the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
True
(True/False) Targeting of specific zones for redevelopment, renewal, refurbishing, or renaissance, and changing in zoning laws to clear the way for the elimination of public housing units so Olympic venues and facilities could be built, are examples of gentrification.
False
(True/False) The Court of Arbitration (CAS) has never ruled on issues regarding doping or on issues related to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
False
(True/False) The United States is the only country in the world in which sexual crimes have been committed in sports governing bodies against athletes.
True
(True/False) The estimated cost of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games was over $50 billion.
True
(True/False) The jihadist terror attacks in London, in which 52 people were murdered, occurred one day after London won the bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games
False
(True/False) There are no classifications in the Paralympic Games. In each sport, all athletes can compete against each other regardless of the type of disability they have or the level of severity of that disability.
Tokyo 2020
A trans-woman and a non-binary athlete competed for the first time in the ________ Olympic Games.
Mexico City 1968
A week before the __________ Olympic Games, students protesting the local totalitarian government and the public spending on the Olympic Games were gunned down by security forces in the hosting city.
C
According to Dr. Harry Edwards, which of the following was part of the 3rd Wave of black athletes' activism? A)Jessie Owens winning four gold medals in the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games that were held under Nazi Germany, while still facing racism in the USA. B)Olympic gold medalists LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade speaking against racial injustice in the ESPYs C)Tommie Smith and John Carlos protesting racial injustice on the podium in the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games during the American national anthem D)Michael Jordan and Earvin "Magic" Johnson leading "The Dream Team" to win a gold medal in the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games and spreading American culture and American capitalism
B
According to Dyreson (2013), which of the following is not an example of the Americanization of the Olympic Movement? A)Michael Jordan and "The Dream Team" as a manifestation of American capitalism culture B)Harold Abrams winning the 100 meters dash in the Paris 1924 Olympic Games C)Beach volleyball in the Olympic Games representing Californian beach culture D)Adding extreme sports such as snowboarding and BMX competitions to the Olympic Games
B
According to The Olympic Marketing Fact File (2021), which of the following statements is not true about the broadcasting audience of the Olympic Games? a. Since the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games the audience reach of television broadcasting was at least 3 billion people for every summer Olympic Games. b. Since the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games every following summer Olympic Games had a higher television audience reach than the previous ones. c. Since Seoul 1988 rights-holders broadcasters (RHB) provided over 2,500 hours of Olympic Games coverage in every Olympic Games. d. The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games had a higher global audience reach than the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Rule 50 in the Olympic Charter
According to _________, "No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas".
no
According to the LA28 game plan, _______ new permanent venues will be needed to host the Games.
D
According to the new flexible selection process, which of the following is not a responsibility of the Future Host Commission? a. Exploring, monitoring and encouraging interest in the Olympic Winter Games and Winter Youth Olympic Games; or the Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games (YOG). b. Entering a dialogue with potential hosts. c. Reporting and making recommendations to the IOC Executive Board about potential host cities. d. Awarding cities the rights to host future Olympic Games
did not pose suspension sanctions on the USOPC or USA Gymnastics from any future Olympic Games, and did not strip Los Angeles from hosting the Olympic Games in 2028.
After the exposure of systematic sexual assaults of hundreds of American gymnasts by Team USA doctor Larry Nassar, the IOC __________.
B
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, athletes were ___________. A)not allowed to make any social gesture while in Japan B)allowed to kneel before the beginning of their competition C)allowed to make any social or political protest before, during, or after the competition according to their own conscience D)allowed to silently protest on the podium only during their national anthem
Playbooks
COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games were officially published in _________ in the months leading to the Games.
Raven Saunders
During the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, _______ signaled an X on the podium as "the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet".
None
Except Los Angeles, which other cities were bidding for the 2028 Olympic Games?
through a vote by all eligible IOC members
Future hosts of the Olympic Games and the Winter Olympic Games are officially elected ______.
South Africa
In 1963, the IOC suspended the NOC of ________, because of its affiliation with the Apartheid regime that prevented athletes to represent their country because of their race and skin color.
the Tokyo 2020 will be cancelled or postponed again
In a public poll in December 2020, the majority of the Japanese people preferred __________.
SWOT Analysis
In the marketing plan process, marketers use ___________ to evaluate the internal situation of the organization and the external environment, before making implementation decisions.
Berlin 1936
Live television broadcasting was first used in the _________ Olympic Games.
70,000
London 2012 had approximately ________ volunteers.
North America
Most of the IOC's broadcasting revenues come from ________.
greenwashing
The IOC and the OCOG have been accused of ___________ when claiming the Olympic Games have a positive environmental impact, while the actual production of the Games leads to unsustainable legacy.
June 23
The Olympic Day is celebrated ______________.
1932
The Olympic Games were held in Los Angeles for the first time in _______.
The Soviet Union invading Afghanistan
The US-led boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games was a response to ________.
High performance programs
The USOPC allocates the largest portion of its resources to _________.
Rome 1960
The _________ Olympic Games were the first summer Olympic Games in which the IOC received television broadcasting revenues.
Rome
The first Paralympic Games were held in ___________.
tennis and golf
The first sports women competed in during the Olympic Games were ______.
Paris 1900
The first time women competed in the Olympic Games was in ________.
France
The first winter Olympic Games took place in ___________ in 1924.
Ludwig Guttmann
The founder of the Paralympic Movement was _________.
written in the Olympic Charter
The fundamental principles of Olympism as a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind, are ____________.
Colorado Springs, CO
The headquarters of the USOPC is in ________.
Broadcasting
The largest source of revenues for the IOC comes from ___________.
Micheal Jordan
The statement "Republican buy gym shoes too", is associated with _______, for refusing to take a political stand due to potential commercial backlash.
Tahiti
The surfing competitions in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will take place in _________.
Sydney 2000
The way the Organizing Committee of the ______ Olympic Games integrated Olympic education in the bid and the preparations for the Games served as a blueprint for future Olympics.
NOCs
There are over 200 _______ recognized by the International Olympic Committee. They are the essential "ambassadors" of the Olympic Movement in their respective countries and are responsible for sending participants to the Olympic Games and endorsing potential future Olympic hosts within their countries.
product-category exclusivity
Toyota being the only motor company in the TOP Programme is an example of _______.
Airbnb
Which of the following companies has not been in the TOP Programme since the 1980s? -Airbnb -Visa -Panasonic -Coca Cola
A
Which of the following events had the most significant impact of raising security costs in the Olympic Games? A)9/11 terror attack B)The Cold War C)The Centennial Park bombing D)The Munich Massacre
B
Which of the following is an example of The Cultural Olympiad? A)School all around the world celebrating the Olympic Day on June 23 with different athletic activities B)Barcelona organizing Olympic-related cultural programs and festivals from the end of the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games and through the delivery of the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games C)The movie "Olympia" by Leni Riefenstahl around the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games D)Art competitions in Ancient Olympia
positioning
Which of the following is not part of the marketing mix (the four Ps)? -place -price -positioning -promotion
B
Which of the following is not true about Rule 40. a. Rule 40 aims to prevent non-official Olympic sponsors from associating themselves with the Olympic brand, as well as the Games' commercialization, without authorization. b. Despite the criticism, the IOC has never modified Rule 40 c. Rule 40 has been introduced into the Olympic Charter since the 1990s d. Rule 40 has been criticized by athletes and organizations for limiting athletes' commercial potential
B
Which of the following is not true about The Olympic Partners (TOP) Programme? A)The Olympic Partner Programme. was founded in 1985, following the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games B)Since the establishment of the TOP Programme the IOC always had between 20 to 25 partners. C)The Olympic Partner Programme is the highest level of Olympic sponsorship D)TOP sponsors also provide essential services for athletes, spectators, and OCOGs
A
Which of the following is not true about athletes and officials in the Beijing 2022 Closed Loop system. A)Athletes will be allowed to leave the Closed Loop and visit tourism attractions in Beijing and China as long as they are fully vaccinated B)Athletes in the Closed Loop will need to take daily COVID-19 tests and will be monitored through a mobile app C)Every organization will have a COVID19 Liaison Officer (CLO), responsible that every member of the organization will follow the safety guidelines of the committee D)Athletes in the Closed Loop will transport between the Olympic Village and the competition venues using dedicated Games transportation
C
Which of the following is not true about athletes and officials in the Beijing 2022 Closed Loop system. a. Athletes in the Closed Loop will need to take daily COVID-19 tests and will be monitored through a mobile app b. Athletes in the Closed Loop will transport between the Olympic Village and the competition venues using dedicated Games transportation c. Athletes will be allowed to leave the Closed Loop and visit tourism attractions in Beijing and China as long as they are fully vaccinated d. Every organization will have a COVID19 Laison Officer (CLO), responsible that every member of the organization will follow the safety guidelines of the committee
C
Which of the following is not true about the "Get Set" program that was implemented prior to the London 2012 Olympic Games? A)Over 70,000 teachers across over 27,500 schools in the UK registered for the "Get Set" program. B)It provided activities and resources teaching Olympic Values (friendship, respect, excellence), and Paralympic Values (determination, inspiration, courage, and equality) C)It was added to the Olympic Charter in 2013 D)It provided cross-curricular online resources for young people between the ages of 3-19
D
Which of the following is not true about the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games? A)Brazil faced an economic downturn prior to the Olympics. B)The organizing committee fail to meet the goals of cleaning 80% of the polluted Guanabara Bay where the sailing competitions took place. C)Athletes voiced safety concerned about the Zika virus. D)The city suffered from a deadly terror attack during the Opening Ceremony.
B
Which of the following is not true about the ancient athletic competitions in Olympia, Greece? A)They were first held in 776BC. B)These were the only athletic competitions held in Ancient Greece C)they included religious celebrations to Greek gods and especially Zeus. D)when athletes and delegations travelled to Olympia from the different city-states a truce was declared to allow safe passage to Olympia.
C
Which of the following is not true about the reactions of TOP sponsors to the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games? A)Toyota provided vehicles to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and medical facilities throughout Japan to transport infected patients. B)Atos extended its Worldwide Olympic Partnership until 2024 and Proctor & Gamble extended its Worldwide Olympic Partnership until 2028 C)Panasonic withdrew from the TOP Programme as an act of solidarity with anti-Olympic activists D)Visa launched the "Do Your Part Like an Olympian" public service campaign starring athletes such as Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky.
C
Which of the following is not true about the use of American universities in the LA28 game plan? a. The Athletes' Village will be on the UCLA campus along with judo and s b. The LA Memorial Coliseum in USA will host the Opening and Closing ceremonies, along with track and field competitions. c. The swimming competitions will take place in Berkley. d. The Main Press Center and the Media Village will be on the USC campus
D
Which of the following is true about art competitions in the modern Olympic Games? A)Adolf Hitler refused to include any artistic and cultural elements in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, fearing it will portray Nazi Germany as "soft" B)Art competitions were included in the first modern Olympic Games (Athens 1986), but ceased due to lack of interest C)Art competitions were never included in the Olympic Games D)Art competitions were included in the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games
D
Which of the following is true about referendums at Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games? A)In the Beijing referendum for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, over 50% of the participants supported the bid. B)In the Munich referendum for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, over 50% of the participants supported the bid. C)In the Vancouver referendum for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, less than 50% of the participants supported the bid. D)In the Munich referendum for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, over 50% of the participants supported the bid.
B
Which of the following is true about the Paralympic Games? A)The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the umbrella organization of all the Paralympic sports. B)The Winter Paralympic Games were not held until 1976 C)While the Olympic Games are held every four years, the Paralympic Games are held every two years D)The Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games were always held in the same city
D
Which of the following is true about the skateboarding in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games? A)The USA dominated the skateboarding competitions in Japan. B)There was supposed to be a skateboarding competition in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, but it was cancelled due to COVID-19 C)Skateboarding was an exhibition event in the closing ceremony, but not a medal event. D)The skateboarding competitions were dominated by teenagers, including by 12- and 13-years old athletes.
Nike
Which of the following organizations is not in The Olympic Partner (TOP) Programme? -Nike -Coca Cola -Intel -Visa
A
Which of the following sports did not make its Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020? A)Rugby sevens B)Sport climbing C)Surfing D)Skateboarding
3-on-3 basketball
Which of the following sports were first included in the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) before being included in the Olympic Games? -3-on-3 basketball -Rugby sevens -Snowboarding competitions -Taekwondo
B
Which of the following statement is correct? a. 25% of IOC Presidents were women b. Over 50% of IOC members are women c. In the London 2012 Olympic Games women competed in every sport in the Olympic program for the first time. d. No woman has ever chaired an IOC Commission
C
Which of the following statements is not true about the Tokyo 20020 Olympic Games? A)Anti-Olympic activists have also been protesting in past and future host cities, including London, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, and Los Angeles. B)In 2019, the head of the Tokyo 2020 bid was indicted was indicted on corruption charges for $2 million in bribery payments he allegedly authorized to secure IOC votes for the 2020 Games. C)The demonstrations against the organization of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games only started after the postponement of the even due to COVID19 D0The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were originally branded as the "Recovery Games" to show the recovery of Japan from the 2011 earthquake, Tsunami, and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear meltdown.
B
Which of the following statements is not true? A)The selection process of future hosting cities has changed over the years B)According to Zimbalist (2017), the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games ended with a net profit. C)According to Zirin and Boykoff (2021), there is criticism about lack transparency in the process of electing D)Brisbane as the host of the 2032 Olympic Games. In 2017 the IOC awarded Paris to host the 2024 Olympic Games and Los Angeles to host the 2028 Olympic Games.
A
Which of the following statements is not true? A)While the summer Olympic Games are broadcasted globally (to 220 countries and territories), the Winter Olympic Games have never broadcasted in more than 150 countries. B)Satellite broadcasting was used for the first time in the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games C)Both summer and winter Olympic Games generate of $1 billion in televisions broadcasting rights revenues.
A
Which of the following statements is true about esports? A)So far, the IOC has not included esports as a medal event competition in any Olympic Games. B)Esports made its Olympic debut as a medal competition in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. C)Esports made its Olympic debut as a medal competition in the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. D)Esports made its Olympic debut as a medal competition in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games.
Lack of local support in Boston and Massachusetts
Why did the Boston bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games fail?
Atlanta 1996
Women's football (soccer) competitions were first added to the Olympic program in the __________ Olympic Games.
Olympic Agenda 2020+5
______ is a strategic roadmap of the Olympic Movement, including 15 recommendations on the following on solidarity, digitalization, sustainable development, credibility, and economic and financial resilience.
Boston
______ was the USOC's (now USOPC) first choice to host the 2024 Olympic Games?
St. Louis
_______ was the first American city to host the Olympic Games.
SafeSport
________ is a U.S. Center responsible for responding to and preventing emotional, physical, and sexual misconduct and abuse in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
Pierre de Coubertin
was the founder of the modern Olympic Games
