AD Technology & Tools 2

Question 1

Which feature of an Athletic Management System (AMS) is most critical for NCAA compliance reporting?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility tracking and certification workflows

Answer

Eligibility tracking and certification workflows ensure athletes meet academic and amateurism standards required by the NCAA.

Question 2

An athletic director wants to reduce scheduling conflicts across 18 varsity sports. Which technology solution best addresses this need?

Accepted Answer

A centralized sports scheduling platform with conflict-detection algorithms

Answer

Centralized scheduling platforms with conflict-detection automatically flag overlapping facility usage, travel, or event times.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of video review software like Hudl or XOS in an athletic department?

Accepted Answer

Enabling coaches and athletes to analyze game film and improve performance

Answer

Video review platforms allow coaches to tag, clip, and share film with athletes to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Question 4

A high school AD is selecting a ticket sales platform. Which capability should be weighted most heavily for compliance and security?

Accepted Answer

PCI-DSS compliant payment processing

Answer

PCI-DSS compliance ensures cardholder data is handled securely and protects the institution from financial liability.

Question 5

Which data metric from a wearable athlete monitoring device is most actionable for preventing overuse injuries?

Accepted Answer

Cumulative workload and training load spikes over a rolling week

Answer

Monitoring training load spikes helps sports medicine staff identify athletes at elevated injury risk before damage occurs.

(AD) Athletic Director Certification Practice Test