AD Athletic Director Compliance & Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Title IX, what is the three-part test used to assess gender equity in athletic participation opportunities?
- Proportionality, history of expansion, and accommodation of interests (Correct answer)
- Equal funding, equal facilities, and equal scheduling
- Roster caps, scholarship limits, and travel budgets
- Revenue generation, sport popularity, and student demand
Correct answer: Proportionality, history of expansion, and accommodation of interests
The three-part test evaluates proportionality of participation, history of program expansion for the underrepresented sex, and full accommodation of interests and abilities.
Question 2: Which NCAA bylaw governs the permissible number of coaches allowed to be off-campus recruiting simultaneously for Division I football?
- Bylaw 11.7 (Correct answer)
- Bylaw 13.1
- Bylaw 17.9
- Bylaw 12.4
Correct answer: Bylaw 11.7
NCAA Bylaw 11.7 addresses coaching staffs and limits, including restrictions on off-campus recruiting activities for football.
Question 3: What is the maximum period a prospective student-athlete may be on an official paid visit under NCAA Division I rules?
- 48 hours (Correct answer)
- 36 hours
- 72 hours
- 24 hours
Correct answer: 48 hours
NCAA rules permit official paid visits of up to 48 hours, during which the institution may pay for transportation, lodging, and meals.
Question 4: A high school athlete who accepts compensation for playing in a summer baseball showcase loses which NCAA eligibility status?
- Amateur status in baseball only
- Amateur status in all sports (Correct answer)
- Only Division I eligibility
- No status if under $1,000
Correct answer: Amateur status in all sports
Accepting pay for athletic participation in any sport violates NCAA amateurism rules and can jeopardize eligibility across all sports.
Question 5: Under ADA Title II, which of the following best describes an athletic department's obligation regarding spectator facilities?
- Accessible seating must be dispersed throughout all viewing areas (Correct answer)
- ADA exempts temporary seating from accessibility requirements
- Only new construction requires accessible seating
- One accessible seat per 500 seats is sufficient
Correct answer: Accessible seating must be dispersed throughout all viewing areas
ADA regulations require that accessible seating be integrated and dispersed so wheelchair users have comparable sightlines and choice of ticket prices.
Question 6: What does the Clery Act require athletic departments to do when a crime occurs in or near athletic facilities?
- Report it in the Annual Security Report and issue timely warnings as needed (Correct answer)
- Notify only the NCAA within 24 hours
- File a report only if the perpetrator is a student-athlete
- Keep records confidential to protect student privacy
Correct answer: Report it in the Annual Security Report and issue timely warnings as needed
The Clery Act mandates that campus security authorities, including athletic staff, report crimes and that institutions publish an Annual Security Report and issue timely warnings.
Question 7: Which document establishes conference-level compliance standards that member institutions must follow in addition to NCAA rules?
- Conference operating bylaws (Correct answer)
- NCAA Manual appendix
- NAIA eligibility handbook
- Institution's student-athlete handbook
Correct answer: Conference operating bylaws
Each conference adopts its own operating bylaws that layer additional requirements on top of NCAA legislation, and member schools must comply with both.
AD Athletic Director Compliance & Regulations 2
Under Title IX, what is the three-part test used to assess gender equity in athletic participation opportunities?