Deck 5: Technology; Risk Management and Security; Ceremonies

Question 1

Technology can be seen as:

A) A coordination mechanism
B) A resource
C) Both a and b

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Virtual gambling and similar other web sites are becoming increasingly popular and successful because of five main technological forces, which include

A) Governments cannot easily regulate these types of web sites/organizations
B) The increasing power of computers and decreasing costs of having a computer means decreasing processing power for both the customer and organization
C) Customers' and companies' transaction costs are increased thanks to the internet

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is false regarding technology use and limits for a major sports event?

A) It helps connect people and coordinate them
B) You cannot solely rely on technology to undertake your tasks. You must be resourceful and have the ability to solve problems without technology
C) Communication during Games-time can only truly be achieved through mobile phones

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Of the following questions, which refers to risk analysis?

A) What can go wrong?
B) What are the tradeoffs (costs, benefits, risks)?
C) How does this decision impact future decisions?

Question 5

Can terrorism-related risks be treated like other risks (e.g., natural hazards, financial, human resources)?

A) Yes because you use the same risk analysis and management process
B) Yes because the only real difference is that terrorism-related risks just cost more to mitigate than others
C) No because terrorists seek information for the whole system (not just an individual aspect, e.g., the whole Games, not just one venue) which helps them exploit weaknesses. This makes probability risk analyses and other traditional tools less than effective for mitigating terrorism-related risks

Question 6

Which of the following is not a potential risk and security concern for athletes?

A) Attacks in the village or en route to a competition venue
B) Health pandemic
C) Volunteers not showing up for their shift

Question 7

Which of the following statements refers to rituals?

A) They refer to a type of symbolic expression and a way for individuals to feel a sense of communitas
B) They refer to the visual narration
C) They refer to those aspects of an organization that its members use to reveal the unconscious feelings, images, and values that are inherent in that organization

Question 8

Which of the following statements is false?

A) National narratives presented in Olympic Games opening ceremonies always present a unified image or identity of the host nation
B) Opening and closing ceremonies of major sports events are social constructions and productions. It follows therefore that we can study the ceremonies, the major sports events, their organizing committees, and the host nations using concepts associated with social constructions such as rituals and symbols
C) The choices an organizing committee makes in presenting certain nationally-associated rituals to the world is ultimately a risk, partly because the receivers (the audience) may or may not understand or comprehend the rituals as they are meant

Question 9

What is the main determining factor regarding a VIP or dignitary being seated at the opening ceremonies?

A) Their title
B) Whether they are a sports official or a political figure
C) Accreditation and availability of seating