CSEC Mock Physical Education and Sports MCQ2
MCQ 2
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Quiz Questions
1.
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which athlete broke three track records?
A.
Richard Thompson
B.
Usain Bolt
C.
Marc Burns
D.
Asafa Powell
2.
The acronym for the world governing body for the sport of Volleyball is:
A.
IAAF
B.
FIFA
C.
FIVB
D.
ICC
3.
Which of the following is 𝗡𝗢𝗧 a benefit of hosting a major sporting event in your country?
A.
create religious and cultural changes at home
B.
promotes development of sporting facilities
C.
world stage exposure of your country
D.
promotes economic development at home
4.
Which is the most appropriate time period that represents the Middle Ages?
A.
776BC - 34BC
B.
10 AD - 496 AD
C.
1076 AD - 1485 AD
D.
1776 AD - 1986 AD
5.
Ways through which education has contributed to the development of Physical Education and Sport are:
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A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
II, III and IV only
D.
I, II and IV only
6.
The anatomical plane that would subdivide the body into matching left and right sides is:
A.
coronal plane
B.
saggital plane
C.
transverse plane
D.
bilateral plane
7.
Which of the following are parts of the skin system?
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A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
I, II and IV only
D.
II, III and IV only
8.
The best source of fiber can be obtained by eating:
A.
dairy products
B.
ground provisions
C.
meat
D.
fruits and vegetables
9.
The name of the pigment in the blood cells that transports oxygen is:
A.
hemoglobin
B.
nucleus
C.
plasma
D.
leukocytes
10.
Which of the following are functions of the circulatory system?
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A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
I, II and IV only
D.
II, III and IV only
11.
The volume of blood that an average sized male adult has is:
A.
3-4 liters
B.
4-5 liters
C.
5-6 liters
D.
6-7 liters
12.
The shaft of a long bone is called:
A.
epiphysis
B.
periosteum
C.
articular cartilage
D.
diaphysis
13.
Sweating by the body is a means of:
A.
maturation
B.
thermoregulation
C.
peristalsis
D.
ventilation
14.
A group of tissues that performs a special function is called:
A.
Cell
B.
tissue
C.
organ
D.
organ system
15.
Bile which aids in the digestion of fats is produced in the:
A.
liver
B.
spleen
C.
gallbladder
D.
pancreas
16.
Which of the following are types of neurons?
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A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
I, II and IV only
D.
II, III and IV only
17.
Which of the following is a bone in the appendicular skeleton?
A.
sternum
B.
ulna
C.
vertebral column
D.
cranium
18.
The exchange of gases between blood and cells is called:
A.
internal respiration
B.
external respiration
C.
cellular respiration
D.
pulmonary ventilation
19.
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
20.
The quantity of blood that comes from a ventricle per minute is:
A.
stroke volume
B.
cardiac volume
C.
ventricle volume
D.
cardiac output
21.
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
22.
An exercise of relatively low intensity that requires the use of oxygen to adequately meet energy requirements is:
A.
aerobic exercise
B.
anaerobic exercise
C.
anaerobic threshold
D.
continuous training
23.
Muscular contraction that takes place and there is no appreciable shortening of the muscle is termed:
A.
kenetic
B.
isometric
C.
isotonic
D.
concentric
24.
A batsman in cricket making a cover drive stroke from a fast bowler requires quick reaction time. This component of fitness can-be-defined as:
A.
the ability to move parts of your body as quickly as possible
B.
the ability to respond quickly to a stimulus
C.
the ability to exert maximum muscular contraction in an explosive action
D.
the muscle's ability to perform a maximum contraction repeatedly
25.
Which of the following is the body’s physiological response to hypothermia?
A.
drinking cold water
B.
covering with a blanket
C.
putting on a coat
D.
shivering
26.
An individual weighs 125kgs with a fat content of 28%. His fat weight is:
A.
25kg
B.
30 kg
C.
35 kg
D.
40 kg
27.
The number of times that you perform a specific exercise is termed:
A.
intensity
B.
repetition
C.
frequency
D.
overload
28.
Which of the following activities best describes a laceration to the skin?
A.
an injury to the soft tissue often produced by a blunt force
B.
an injury resulting from a break or cut in the skin
C.
a stretched or torn ligament
D.
an injury caused by friction from shoes or clothing which rub repeatedly on the skin
29.
Which of the following can cause faults in the performance of a skill?
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A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
II, III and IV only
D.
I, II and IV only
30.
Which of the following best describes an activity involving linear motion?
A.
putting the shot
B.
throwing the discus
C.
100m event
D.
a zig zag run
31.
While playing a game of football, Carlene fell and received a sprain. A sprain can be defined as:
A.
an injury to the soft tissue often produced by a blunt force
B.
a stretched or torn ligament
C.
an injury resulting from a break or cut in the skin
D.
an injury caused by friction from shoes or clothing which rub repeatedly on the skin
32.
Which one of the following best describes a skill?
A.
the ability and capacity to execute a movement with maximum certainty with minimum amount of time and effort
B.
the basic movement/procedure used to accomplish a specific activity task
C.
natural talents endowed upon us by birth
D.
plans we prepare in advance of a competition which we hope will provide an advantage
33.
The hard protective layer on top of the skin that protects underlying tissue is called:
A.
Melanin
B.
Keratin
C.
Actin
D.
Cysteine
34.
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
35.
Which one of the following best describes Circuit training?
A.
involves varying your speed and the type of terrain over which you train
B.
working for a sustained period of time without rest
C.
performing a series of exercises in a special order at 'stations'
D.
involves alternating between periods of high intensity and low intensity exercise
36.
Most nutrients are absorbed in the:
A.
small intestine
B.
large intestine
C.
stomach
D.
duodenum
37.
There are many negative effects of being obese. Obesity affects an individual’s:
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A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, II and IV only
C.
II, III and IV only
D.
I, III and IV only
38.
Caffeine intake by an athlete has the effect of:
A.
improving performance
B.
decreasing performance
C.
providing energy
D.
increasing alertness
39.
An average male adult needs 2500 calories per day. If 20 percent of these caloriescomes from protein, then his protein intake should be:
A.
160 grams
B.
66 grams
C.
125 grams
D.
500 grams
40.
A pre- competition meal for an athlete should:
A.
allow for the stomach to be full at the start of the competition
B.
provide protein as the main source of fuel for the competition
C.
restrict fluid intake
D.
provide plenty of energy for the competition and minimize intestinal distress
41.
Which of the following is a reason for the increase in participation by females in sports?
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A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, II and IV only
C.
II, III and IV only
D.
I, III and IV only
42.
Outbreaks of violence amongst spectators and players can be caused by:
A.
Fair play
B.
Sportsmanship
C.
belief that the official is biased towards one team
D.
display of sporting etiquette
43.
One way by which a sponsor can assist a national team is through:
A.
payment for travel and accommodation
B.
selling of company products
C.
collection of gate receipts
D.
giving free sample of products
44.
How has the media contributed to the development of sports?
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A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, II and IV only
C.
II, III and IV only
D.
I, III and IV only
45.
The acronym of the organization that promotes, coordinates and monitors the fight against doping in sport in all its forms is:
A.
IAAF
B.
WADA
C.
FIVB
D.
WBO
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