Level 2 Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding Quiz

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Questions and Answers

1.

The glide event consists of a 10 to 15 meter run with three gates.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The glide is a non-gated, 10 meter course for beginning skiers.

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2.

All Alpine events start with the commands of "3.2.1.GO."
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
All Alpine events start with the commands of "5. 4. 3. 2.1. GO."

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3.

Athletes are allowed to have shadow skiers during their timed runs.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Athletes are not allowed to have shadow skiers during their timed runs. This would provide an unfair advantage as the shadow skier could potentially block wind or create a better line for the athlete. Additionally, having a shadow skier could interfere with the accuracy of the timing system. Therefore, the statement is false.

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4.

Athletes may ski with or without poles.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is true because athletes have the option to ski with or without poles. Some athletes prefer to use poles for balance and propulsion, while others choose to ski without poles for a different style or technique. The decision to use poles or not depends on the individual athlete's preference and the specific type of skiing they are participating in.

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5.

A helmet appropriate for alpine ski racing is required of all competitors in official training and competition for all levels of competition.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement states that a helmet appropriate for alpine ski racing is required for all competitors in official training and competition at all levels. This means that regardless of the level of competition, all participants must wear a suitable helmet for safety purposes. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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6.

During competition, an athlete who misses a gate has 90 seconds to re-enter the course at any point prior to the missed gate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The athlete will have two minutes to re-enter the course at any point prior to the missed gate.

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7.

The downhill event consists of how many timed runs?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
A. 1

Explanation
The downhill event consists of only one timed run. This means that the participants have only one opportunity to complete the course and record their time. Unlike other events that may have multiple runs or rounds, the downhill event is a single run where the fastest time determines the winner.

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8.

Which event is offered by Special Olympics Minnesota?
- A.
  
  Downhill
- B.
  
  Slalom
- C.
  
  Glide
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
Events offered are slalom, giant slalom, downhill and glide.

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9.

Which level of competition is offered by Special Olympics Minnesota?
- A.
  
  Beginner
- B.
  
  Novice
- C.
  
  Expert
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Novice

Explanation
Levels offered are novice, intermediate and advanced

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10.

Awards for the slalom and giant slalom are based on which of the following?
- A.
  
  The average time of two timed runs
- B.
  
  The average time of three timed runs
- C.
  
  The combined time of two timed runs
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. The combined time of two timed runs

Explanation
The correct answer is the combined time of two timed runs. This means that the awards for the slalom and giant slalom events are determined by adding together the times from two separate runs. This method allows for a more accurate assessment of the skier's overall performance, taking into account any variations or mistakes that may have occurred in each individual run.

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Level 2 Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding Quiz

The glide event consists of a 10 to 15 meter run with three gates.

All Alpine events start with the commands of "3.2.1.GO."

Athletes are allowed to have shadow skiers during their timed runs.

Athletes may ski with or without poles.

A helmet appropriate for alpine ski racing is required of all competitors in official training and competition for all levels of competition.

During competition, an athlete who misses a gate has 90 seconds to re-enter the course at any point prior to the missed gate.

The downhill event consists of how many timed runs?

Which event is offered by Special Olympics Minnesota?

Which level of competition is offered by Special Olympics Minnesota?

Awards for the slalom and giant slalom are based on which of the following?