Question 1

The organization overseeing the event issued more than 16,000 media credentials for which event?&#10;A) The Super Bowl&#10;B) The World Cup&#10;C) The World Series&#10;D) The NBA Championship

Accepted Answer

The World Cup is the largest and most-watched sporting event in the world, with hundreds of media outlets covering the tournament from all over the world. It is not uncommon for the event to issue tens of thousands of media credentials to accommodate the massive coverage. In fact, the 2018 World Cup in Russia had over 16,000 media members in attendance.

Question 2

Demand for sports via the media escalated in:&#10;A) 1900s&#10;B) 1920s&#10;C) 1960s&#10;D) 1980s

Accepted Answer

The 1920s saw a significant increase in the demand for sports via the media, largely due to the rise of radio broadcasts which made it possible for people to follow sports events live from their homes. This period is often referred to as the "Golden Age of Sports."

Question 3

Sports salaries, as evidenced by baseball, began to rise significantly in the 1960s and 1970s. What factors contributed to the large rise?&#10;A) Sports unionism&#10;B) Birth of free agency&#10;C) Open markets&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The rise in sports salaries in the 1960s and 1970s was due to a combination of factors including the rise of sports unionism, the birth of free agency, and the opening of markets. With the formation of sports unions, players gained more bargaining power and were able to negotiate higher salaries. The introduction of free agency allowed players to move between teams more easily, increasing the competition for their services and driving up their earnings. The opening of markets also played a role, as teams in larger markets were able to generate more revenue and consequently offer higher salaries to attract the best players.

Question 4

What contributed to the change in the relationship between sports media and culture?&#10;A) Larger television ratings&#10;B) Growth in technology&#10;C) Government regulation&#10;D) Public service

Accepted Answer

The growth in technology, specifically the rise of social media and the internet, has led to a significant change in the relationship between sports media and culture. It has increased the speed and accessibility of information, allowed for more diverse and niche coverage, and created new avenues for fan engagement and participation.

Question 5

Today, the emphasis in sports media is on what type of reporting?&#10;A) Print&#10;B) Broadcast&#10;C) Multimedia&#10;D) Online only

Accepted Answer

The use of multimedia reporting, including video highlights, social media updates, and interactive graphics, has become increasingly popular in sports media. While print and broadcast journalism are still important, the emphasis is shifting towards multimedia platforms. Online-only reporting is also becoming more prevalent, but not to the extent of multimedia reporting.

Question 6

Average entry-level salary in a small market is:&#10;A) $20,000 to 25,000&#10;B) $30,000 to 35,000&#10;C) $40,000 to 45,000&#10;D) $50,000 to 55,000

Accepted Answer

Smaller markets typically have lower salaries and the range for entry-level positions is usually around $20,000 to $25,000.

Question 7

The website ___________________ was created by a group of fans who felt they were not getting the coverage they wanted from traditional media. The upstart site was later bought by Turner Broadcasting.&#10;A) Deadspin&#10;B) Twitter&#10;C) Bleacher Report&#10;D) Awful Announcing

Accepted Answer

Bleacher Report was created by a group of fans who felt they were not getting the coverage they wanted from traditional media. Turner Broadcasting later bought the site.

Deck 1: Introduction