The following is in reference to the Expertise Level Test Taken.

Please read over items you

didn’t do as well. Take into account this is data you will be handling in your job description.

1. Wager is

Options:

money you stake with in a game or match -Answer

money you give away in a game or match
money you pay to watch a game or match
money you give to another person

Terminology to Learn Wager, Stake

Definition of Stake: noun: Risk, The amount of money that you risk on the result of something such as a
game or competition.

2. The following is a popular American sport played on a field where the ball can be thrown and/or
kicked

Options:

 Soccer
 Hockey
 Football -Answer
 Rugby

Keywords – Sports

Popular American Sport, Even though Rugby has similar characteristics, it originated in England. It is
most popular in Canada, Australia and in European countries.

Soccer only allows on - play with kicking a ball. Hockey uses a Hockey Stick and Puck.

3. Handicapping in betting means...

 A person not able to bet

 A person loses his/her bet
 Assigning advantage through scoring compensation -Answer
 Disadvantage through scoring compensation
 Terminology to Learn:

Definition of Handicap (In Betting):

A handicap is a system of betting which basically tries to level the playing field in games that appear to
be a bit one-sided. Handicapping, in sport and games, is the practice of assigning advantage through
scoring compensation or other advantage given to different contestants to equalize the chances of
winning. In simple terms, a regular handicap bet involves giving or taking advantage to one team,
making the game more even.

Handicapping also refers to the various methods by which spectators can predict and quantify the
results of a sporting match.

4. In Sports Field and Court are the same?

Options:

 Yes
 No –Answer

Terminology to Learn: Field, Court

A Court would normally have a man-made hard floor surface for playing sports like Tennis, Badminton,
Basketball and such.

A Field is a flat area of grass that would be used for athletics. A Field is also generally used as a term for
a grassy area where sports like Soccer, Football are played.

5. The act of allocating players to a team is called?

Options:

 Draft –Answer
 Purchase
 Union
 Swap

Terminology to Learn: A draft is a process used in some countries and sports to allocate certain players
to teams. In a draft, teams take turns selecting from a pool of eligible players. When a team selects a
player, the team receives exclusive rights to sign that player to a contract, and no other team in the
league may sign the player.
6. This is a company or a person, that accepts bets on sports, and they take commission on winning
bets.

Options:
 Bettor
 Dealer
 Booksports
 Sportsbook –Answer

Other Terminology to Learn:

 Bettor - The individual who places a bet.

 Dealer - A person that controls the hand that is dealt. Action Hand, known as where the action
is in a hand, meaning which player is now in betting position (for poker).
 Booksports - Does not exist , correct term is Sportsbook

7. Place which sport plays each team. (Basketball, Soccer, Football, or Baseball)

Lakers BASKETBALL
Patriots FOOTBALL
Ravens FOOTBALL
Heat BASKETBALL
Red Sox BASEBALL

8. In the above table we can see the games the teams from Miami and Virginia have..? Select all that
apply.

 played against each other in the last months

 played against other teams in the last months Answer
 The Cities the 2 teams have played in the last months
 That Miami won over Virginia Answer
  The popularity of each team vs the main two teams on the top
 The results of each game played Answer

9. In the above table, we can see the Miami Hurricanes have a better winning ratio than the Virginia
Tech Hokies?

Options:

 Yes –Answer
 No

10. Choose the most considerate statements based on the above stats shown above.

 It was a close call game between Florida State and Miami Hurricanes
 It was a devastating game for Virginia Tech Hokies when playing against Boston Coll.
 It was a close call game between Liberty and Virginia Tech Hokies Answer
 It was a favorable game for the Miami Hurricanes when playing against Florida State. Answer
 It was a favorable game for the Miami Hurricanes when playing against Clemson.

11. When 2 or more teams end up with the same number of points in the stats table, generally

 Both or all same-point teams share the same position

 Other matches are played until a winner is selected
 Other statistics are taken into account like , Goal Difference, Time Difference, Total Wins,
Time or Speed Answer

12. The objective of the following card game is to get close to 21 and not go over.

 Fish
 Poker
 Blackjack Answer
 Spades