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- A. track events
- B. field events
- C. none of these
- D. both a,b
Explanation: Combined athletics events test both track disciplines, such as running, and field disciplines, such as jumping or throwing.
Correct answer: both a,b- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation: The three principal athletics combined events are pentathlon, heptathlon, and decathlon.
Correct answer: 3- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation: Baton exchanges use two basic techniques: visual exchange, where the outgoing runner looks back, and non-visual or blind exchange, where…
Correct answer: 2- A. 7
- B. 8
- C. 9
- D. 10
Explanation: A standard outdoor athletics track is normally marked with eight lanes, and relay races commonly use these lanes.
Correct answer: 8- A. 2cm
- B. 3cm
- C. 4cm
- D. 5cm
Explanation: The track kerb is normally about 5 centimetres wide, with the kerb height also commonly specified as 5 centimetres.
Correct answer: 5cm- A. yellow
- B. red
- C. blue
- D. black
Explanation: Acceleration zones in relay races are marked with yellow lines, helping runners identify the area before the baton exchange zone.
Correct answer: yellow- A. 500m
- B. 600m
- C. 700m
- D. 800m
Explanation: In the standard 4 × 400 m relay layout, the first takeover or substitution zone is associated with the 800 m start line.
Correct answer: 800m- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation: A relay team normally has four runners competing, with two additional players listed as substitutes or reserves in the common school-level…
Correct answer: 2- A. 4
- B. 5
- C. 6
- D. 7
Explanation: A standard relay race team has four competing runners, with each runner completing one leg and passing the baton to the next.
Correct answer: 4- A. 28cm
- B. 29cm
- C. 30cm
- D. 35cm
Explanation: A relay baton must be at least 28 cm long, while its permitted length is normally between 28 and 30 cm.
Correct answer: 28cm- A. 40g
- B. 50g
- C. 3kg
- D. 1kg
Explanation: A relay baton weighs at least 50 g under standard athletics specifications.
Correct answer: 50g- A. chief judge
- B. umpire
- C. referee
- D. line judge
Explanation: The chief judge announces the opening height and the subsequent height increases in the high jump.
Correct answer: chief judge- A. 2cm
- B. 3cm
- C. 4cm
- D. 5cm
Explanation: After the starting height, the high-jump bar must be raised by at least 2 cm.
Correct answer: 2cm- A. 3.98m
- B. 4.02m
- C. both a,b
- D. none of these
Explanation: The high-jump crossbar is 4.00 m with a permitted tolerance of 0.02 m, giving a range from 3.98 m to 4.02 m.
Correct answer: both a,b- A. 15m
- B. 20m
- C. 25m
- D. 30m
Explanation: The high-jump approach runway must be at least 15 metres long, although longer runways may be provided where facilities permit.
Correct answer: 15m- A. 1m
- B. 2m
- C. 3m
- D. 4m
Explanation: The high-jump landing area must be sufficiently wide for safe landing, with 3 metres used as the minimum width in the standard…
Correct answer: 3m- A. x
- B. 0
- C. ?
- D. )
Explanation: A successful or clear jump is recorded with the symbol O, while X commonly indicates a failed attempt.
Correct answer: 0- A. 0.4m
- B. 0.5m
- C. 0.7m
- D. 0.8m
Explanation: The pole-vault landing mat is required to have a minimum height of 0.80 m for adequate cushioning and safety.
Correct answer: 0.8m- A. 40m
- B. 45m
- C. 46m
- D. 35m
Explanation: The pole-vault runway must be at least 40 metres long; a 45-metre runway may be used where conditions allow. Therefore, 40 m is the minimum.
Correct answer: 40m- A. 2
- B. 5
- C. 6
- D. 7
Explanation: Athletes are normally allowed two practice trials before a high-jump competition begins.
Correct answer: 2