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  • A. 110 m hurdles
  • B. discus throw
  • C. All of these
  • D. javelin throw

Explanation: The second day of the men’s decathlon includes the 110 m hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and 1500 m.

Correct answer: All of these
  • A. 8
  • B. 9
  • C. 10
  • D. 12

Explanation: A decathlon combines ten track-and-field events: four running, three jumping and three throwing events.

Correct answer: 10
  • A. men
  • B. both a,b
  • C. woman
  • D. none of these

Explanation: Combined events are contested by both men and women, although the standard events differ: the decathlon is traditionally the men’s event…

Correct answer: both a,b
  • A. seen
  • B. unseen
  • C. both a,b
  • D. none of these

Explanation: Baton exchanges may be visual, where the outgoing runner watches the baton, or non-visual, where the outgoing runner relies on a verbal…

Correct answer: both a,b
  • A. none of these
  • B. finish
  • C. both a,b
  • D. start

Explanation: Staggered starting positions are marked from the start line so runners in outer lanes cover the same distance as those in inner lanes.

Correct answer: start
  • A. start
  • B. finish
  • C. both a,b
  • D. none of these

Explanation: The second takeover or substitution zone in the relay layout is referenced from the finish line, working backward around the track.

Correct answer: finish
  • A. 20m
  • B. 30mm
  • C. 10m
  • D. non of these

Explanation: The acceleration zone in the traditional relay layout is 10 metres long and lies before the takeover zone, allowing the outgoing runner to…

Correct answer: 10m
  • A. 4mm
  • B. 4.5m
  • C. 4.3m
  • D. 45m

Explanation: A pole-vault crossbar is 4.50 m long, so 4.5 m is the correct measurement. The 4 mm option confuses metres with millimetres.

Correct answer: 4.5m
  • A. 2.25kg
  • B. 2.23kg
  • C. 2.34kg
  • D. 2.22kg

Explanation: The pole-vault crossbar may weigh no more than 2.25 kg. The other figures are incorrect variations of this maximum weight.

Correct answer: 2.25kg
  • A. 4mm
  • B. 6m
  • C. 5m
  • D. 7mm

Explanation: The high-jump landing area must be at least 5 m long under the standard specification.

Correct answer: 5m
  • A. none of these
  • B. yes
  • C. both A,B
  • D. no

Explanation: Athletes must wear the required bibs or identification numbers during competition so officials and results staff can identify them.

Correct answer: no
  • A. 2mm
  • B. 1m
  • C. 3m
  • D. 4m

Explanation: The pole-vault box is 1 m long along its inside bottom. The millimetre options are clearly unsuitable for a vaulting box, while 3 m and 4…

Correct answer: 1m
  • A. 5m
  • B. 6m
  • C. 7m
  • D. 8m

Explanation: The pole-vault landing area is required to be at least 6 m wide in the standard specification.

Correct answer: 6m
  • A. 2
  • B. 5
  • C. 6
  • D. 7

Explanation: Athletes are commonly allowed two practice trials before the pole-vault competition begins.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. 2
  • B. 5
  • C. 6
  • D. 7

Explanation: Two practice trials are commonly provided before the triple-jump competition.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. 4cm
  • B. 5cm
  • C. 6cm
  • D. 7cm

Explanation: In the field-event specification used by this question, the shot-put circle rim is 5 cm wide.

Correct answer: 5cm
  • A. 1.14m
  • B. 1.16m
  • C. 1.15m
  • D. 1.17m

Explanation: The minimum internal measurement of the shot-put stop board is given as 1.14 m in this specification.

Correct answer: 1.14m
  • A. 20cm
  • B. 30cm
  • C. 40cm
  • D. 50cm

Explanation: The maximum width of the stop board is stated as 30 cm in the specification used here.

Correct answer: 30cm
  • A. white
  • B. red
  • C. green
  • D. balck

Explanation: The stop board is painted white so that it is clearly visible against the throwing circle and surrounding surface.

Correct answer: white
  • A. by height
  • B. by lots
  • C. by numbers
  • D. by chance

Explanation: The competing order in triple jump is decided by drawing lots. This prevents athletes from receiving an unfair advantage from a chosen or…

Correct answer: by lots