CSEC Mock Physical Education and Sports MCQ1

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Quiz Questions

1.
The Olympic Games was started by the :
- A.
  
  English
- B.
  
  Greeks
- C.
  
  Indians
- D.
  
  Chinese
2.
Which of the following is 𝗡𝗢𝗧 a characteristic of a sport?
- A.
  
  very organized and structured governing bodies
- B.
  
  has established rules
- C.
  
  players have identifiable positions
- D.
  
  playing area can vary once agreed upon by both parties
3.
The acronym for the world governing body responsible for the sport of Volleyball is:
- A.
  
  IAAF
- B.
  
  FIFA
- C.
  
  FIVB
- D.
  
  ICC
4.
A major sporting event in the Caribbean is:
- A.
  
  CARIFTA
- B.
  
  Olympics
- C.
  
  Pan American Games
- D.
  
  Commonwealth Games
5.
Two English speaking countries that have qualified and participated in the FIFA’S World Cup Football finals are: 𝐈. 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐈𝐈. 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐈𝐈𝐈. 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐈𝐕. 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐬
- A.
  
  I and II only
- B.
  
  I and III only
- C.
  
  II and IV only
- D.
  
  I and IV only
6.
Which statement below best describes the respiratory system?
- A.
  
  it’s the body’s blood transport system
- B.
  
  it’s the body’s message transmitting system
- C.
  
  it’s the body’s food processing system
- D.
  
  it’s the body’s breathing system
7.
There are many negative effects of being obese. Obesity affects an individual’s: 𝗜. 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗺 𝗜𝗜. 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗜𝗜. 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗩. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
- A.
  
  I, II and III only
- B.
  
  I, II and IV only
- C.
  
  II, III and IV only
- D.
  
  I, III and IV only
8.
The quantity of blood that comes from a ventricle per minute is:
- A.
  
  stroke volume
- B.
  
  cardiac volume
- C.
  
  ventricle volume
- D.
  
  cardiac output
9.
A major activity that takes place in the lung is:
- A.
  
  the digestion of food
- B.
  
  the production of carbon dioxide
- C.
  
  the exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide
- D.
  
  The storage of nutrients
10.
What is the role of the appendix in the Digestive System?
- A.
  
  production of digestive juices
- B.
  
  plays no known role in the Digestive System
- C.
  
  storage of nutrients
- D.
  
  absorption of nutrients
11.
Each individual cell is made up of different parts. The part that controls the activity the cell is called:
- A.
  
  plasma membrane
- B.
  
  ribosomes
- C.
  
  golgi apparatus
- D.
  
  nucleus
12.
From the diagram of the arm below, the bone identified by the arrow is:

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- A.
  
  radius
- B.
  
  ulna
- C.
  
  humerus
- D.
  
  femur
13.
A universal blood donor must possess which one of the following blood types?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  AB
- D.
  
  O
14.
The blood vessel that transports blood away from the heart is a:
- A.
  
  vein
- B.
  
  artery
- C.
  
  capillary
- D.
  
  vienule
15.
The body possesses what is termed a “𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙂𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙”. This gland is known as;
- A.
  
  Pituitary gland
- B.
  
  Adrenal gland
- C.
  
  Thyroid gland
- D.
  
  Endocrine gland
16.
The anatomical plane that would section the body into matching left and right sides
- A.
  
  coronal plane
- B.
  
  transverse plane
- C.
  
  saggital plane
- D.
  
  bilateral plane
17.
The two main parts of the Central Nervous System are: 𝐈. 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐈. 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐈𝐈. 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐕. 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬
- A.
  
  1 and II only
- B.
  
  I and III only
- C.
  
  II and III only
- D.
  
  III and IV only
18.
Another name for the kneecap in the knee joint is;
- A.
  
  synovial capsule
- B.
  
  anterior cruciate ligament
- C.
  
  patella
- D.
  
  tibia
19.
Muscles are connected to bones through;
- A.
  
  ligaments
- B.
  
  muscles
- C.
  
  fibres
- D.
  
  tendons
20.
A fracture in the shaft of a long bone would be a break in the:
- A.
  
  diaphysis
- B.
  
  periosteum
- C.
  
  articular cartilage
- D.
  
  epiphysis
21.
Which item below best describes a structure that is composed of two or more tissues?
- A.
  
  nucleus
- B.
  
  cell
- C.
  
  organ
- D.
  
  organ system
22.
The letter C in the acronym 𝐑.𝐈.𝐂.𝐄. used in the treatment of injuries represents:
- A.
  
  capacity
- B.
  
  concentration
- C.
  
  compression
- D.
  
  center
23.
The structure lining the walls of the small intestine and which is responsible for the absorption of nutrients is:
- A.
  
  cilia
- B.
  
  villi
- C.
  
  fibre
- D.
  
  blood vessels
24.
Which of the following is a discrete closed and self paced skill?
- A.
  
  surfing
- B.
  
  making a three point shot in basketball
- C.
  
  receiving a pass in football
- D.
  
  throwing a javelin
25.
An athlete repeatedly plays in his mind the routine of a skill activity that he is about to perform. This psychological strategy best describes:
- A.
  
  arousal
- B.
  
  goal setting
- C.
  
  mental rehearsal
- D.
  
  encouragement
26.
The term “𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭” best describes which principle of training?
- A.
  
  Principle of Reversibility
- B.
  
  Principle of Overload
- C.
  
  Principle of Progression
- D.
  
  Principle of Specificity
27.
An anterior cruciate ligament injury is associated with the;
- A.
  
  shoulder
- B.
  
  elbow
- C.
  
  knee
- D.
  
  Neck
28.
Which combination of products is necessary for aerobic respiration?
- A.
  
  glucose and vitamins
- B.
  
  glucose and oxygen
- C.
  
  glucose and lactic acid
- D.
  
  oxygen and carbon dioxide
29.
Which of the following statements best describes the physical benefits that can be realized from participating in physical activities?
- A.
  
  relieves stress
- B.
  
  enhance body shape
- C.
  
  relieves tension
- D.
  
  increase the chances of living longer
30.
The Maximum Heart Rate of an individual is calculated using which of the following formulas?
- A.
  
  220 ÷ age
- B.
  
  220 x age
- C.
  
  220 + age
- D.
  
  220 - age
31.
Body Composition is the body’s relative amount of:
- A.
  
  body fat to fat free mass
- B.
  
  muscles to fat
- C.
  
  body fat to muscles
- D.
  
  fat free mass to bones
32.
Agility is a component of fitness. Which statement below best describes this component?
- A.
  
  the ability to maintain equilibrium when stationary or moving
- B.
  
  the ability to move all or part of the body as quickly as possible
- C.
  
  the ability to move or change direction quickly or with speed
- D.
  
  the ability to respond to a stimuli quickly
33.
Which of the following are components of Health Related Fitness? 𝐈. 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐈. 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐈𝐈. 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐕. 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
- A.
  
  I, II only III only
- B.
  
  I, II and IV only
- C.
  
  II, III and IV only
- D.
  
  I, III and IV only
34.
A basic nerve cell consists of all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  cell body
- B.
  
  synapse
- C.
  
  axon
- D.
  
  dendrite
35.
Name the bones that are part of the axial skeleton 𝐈. 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐮𝐦 𝐈𝐈. 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐈𝐈𝐈. 𝐫𝐢𝐛 𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐕. 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞
- A.
  
  I, II only III only
- B.
  
  I, II and IV only
- C.
  
  II, III and IV only
- D.
  
  I, III and IV only
36.
Identify the macro nutrient that is the most appropriate source of fuel for replenishing energy stores after one hour of aerobic activity.
- A.
  
  carbohydrates
- B.
  
  fats
- C.
  
  water
- D.
  
  protein
37.
The Carbohydrate Loading Process is done approximately how much days before competition?
- A.
  
  2 days
- B.
  
  7 days
- C.
  
  10 days
- D.
  
  14 days
38.
The fuel that yields the most energy per gram is:
- A.
  
  protein
- B.
  
  water
- C.
  
  carbohydrates
- D.
  
  fats
39.
Typical characteristics of an ectomorph include: 𝐈. 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐈𝐈. 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐈𝐈. 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐈𝐕. 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬
- A.
  
  I, II only III only
- B.
  
  I, II and IV only
- C.
  
  II, III and IV only
- D.
  
  I, III and IV only
40.
What are two characteristics of a simple carbohydrate from the list below? 𝗜. 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝗜𝗜. 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝗜𝗜𝗜.𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝗜𝗩. 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥
- A.
  
  I and II only
- B.
  
  I and III only
- C.
  
  II and III only
- D.
  
  III and IV only
41.
All of the following are reasons why an athlete’s diet must be different from that of an ordinary individual EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  they bum more calories.
- B.
  
  they are more prone to injuries.
- C.
  
  they need less energy.
- D.
  
  they push their bodies near or beyond tolerance levels.
42.
Which of the following types of drugs is used by sportsmen to build body mass and strength?
- A.
  
  Relaxants
- B.
  
  Stimulants
- C.
  
  Depressants
- D.
  
  Steroids
43.
Which of the following are forms of sponsorship? 𝙄. 𝙥𝙖𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙄𝙄. 𝙥𝙖𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙄𝙄𝙄. 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙥𝙩𝙨 𝙄𝙑. 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙨
- A.
  
  I, II only III only
- B.
  
  I, II and IV only
- C.
  
  II, III and IV only
- D.
  
  I, III and IV only
44.
Some reasons why athletes use enhance-performance drugs are: 𝗜. 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝗜𝗜. 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝗜𝗜𝗜. the𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝗜𝗩. 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩
- A.
  
  I, II only III only
- B.
  
  I, II and IV only
- C.
  
  II, III and IV only
- D.
  
  I, III and IV only
45.
Which of the following is NOT a sporting competition organized for individuals with either a physical, mental or intellectual disability?
- A.
  
  Special Olympics
- B.
  
  Paralympics
- C.
  
  Commonwealth Games
- D.
  
  Deaflympics

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