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Legal Issues in Sports Social Responsibility

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the legal issues surrounding sports social responsibility.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a legal issue that can arise in sports social responsibility?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Harassment

  3. Safety

  4. Intellectual Property


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intellectual property is not a legal issue that can arise in sports social responsibility. Discrimination, harassment, and safety are all legal issues that can arise in sports social responsibility.

What is the legal duty of care that sports organizations owe to their athletes?

  1. To provide a safe environment for athletes to compete in.

  2. To protect athletes from discrimination and harassment.

  3. To ensure that athletes are properly trained and supervised.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sports organizations owe their athletes a legal duty of care to provide a safe environment for athletes to compete in, to protect athletes from discrimination and harassment, and to ensure that athletes are properly trained and supervised.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for injuries sustained by athletes?

  1. Strict liability

  2. Negligence

  3. Assumption of risk

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sports organizations are generally not strictly liable for injuries sustained by athletes. However, they can be held liable for negligence if they fail to take reasonable steps to prevent injuries from occurring.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for the actions of their athletes?

  1. Vicarious liability

  2. Negligent hiring

  3. Negligent supervision

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sports organizations can be held vicariously liable for the actions of their athletes, negligent hiring if they fail to properly screen employees, and negligent supervision if they fail to properly supervise employees.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for the actions of their fans?

  1. Negligence

  2. Assault and battery

  3. Trespassing

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sports organizations can be held liable for the actions of their fans if they are negligent in providing security, if fans assault or batter other fans, or if fans trespass on property.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for the use of performance-enhancing drugs by their athletes?

  1. Strict liability

  2. Negligence

  3. Breach of contract

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sports organizations can be held liable for breach of contract if their athletes use performance-enhancing drugs in violation of their contracts.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for the use of trademarks and copyrights by their athletes?

  1. Copyright infringement

  2. Trademark infringement

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sports organizations can be held liable for copyright infringement if their athletes use copyrighted material without permission, and for trademark infringement if their athletes use trademarks without permission.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for the use of social media by their athletes?

  1. Defamation

  2. Harassment

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sports organizations can be held liable for defamation if their athletes make defamatory statements on social media, and for harassment if their athletes harass others on social media.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for the use of electronic devices by their athletes?

  1. Distracted driving

  2. Invasion of privacy

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sports organizations can be held liable for distracted driving if their athletes use electronic devices while driving, and for invasion of privacy if their athletes use electronic devices to record or transmit private information without consent.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for the use of artificial intelligence by their athletes?

  1. Product liability

  2. Negligence

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sports organizations can be held liable for product liability if their athletes use artificial intelligence that is defective, and for negligence if they fail to properly train and supervise their athletes in the use of artificial intelligence.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for the use of robots by their athletes?

  1. Product liability

  2. Negligence

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sports organizations can be held liable for product liability if their athletes use robots that are defective, and for negligence if they fail to properly train and supervise their athletes in the use of robots.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for the use of drones by their athletes?

  1. Product liability

  2. Negligence

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sports organizations can be held liable for product liability if their athletes use drones that are defective, and for negligence if they fail to properly train and supervise their athletes in the use of drones.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for the use of virtual reality by their athletes?

  1. Product liability

  2. Negligence

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sports organizations can be held liable for product liability if their athletes use virtual reality that is defective, and for negligence if they fail to properly train and supervise their athletes in the use of virtual reality.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for the use of augmented reality by their athletes?

  1. Product liability

  2. Negligence

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sports organizations can be held liable for product liability if their athletes use augmented reality that is defective, and for negligence if they fail to properly train and supervise their athletes in the use of augmented reality.

What is the legal liability of sports organizations for the use of mixed reality by their athletes?

  1. Product liability

  2. Negligence

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sports organizations can be held liable for product liability if their athletes use mixed reality that is defective, and for negligence if they fail to properly train and supervise their athletes in the use of mixed reality.

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