CIC Equipment & Facility Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Who bears primary responsibility for ensuring that athletic equipment is safe and properly fitted before each practice or game?
- The athletic director
- The head coach (Correct answer)
- The equipment manager
- The school principal
Correct answer: The head coach
The head coach is ultimately responsible for verifying that all equipment is safe and properly fitted before allowing athletes to participate.
Question 2: How frequently should a coach conduct a formal inspection of all protective equipment used by athletes?
- Once per season
- Monthly
- Before each practice and game (Correct answer)
- Annually at the start of the season
Correct answer: Before each practice and game
Protective equipment should be inspected before each practice and game to identify any damage, wear, or improper fit that could compromise athlete safety.
Question 3: When a coach discovers that a helmet is cracked during a pre-practice equipment check, what is the appropriate immediate action?
- Allow use only during non-contact drills
- Remove it from service and tag it for repair or replacement (Correct answer)
- Apply athletic tape to the crack and monitor it
- Report the damage to the athletic director after practice
Correct answer: Remove it from service and tag it for repair or replacement
Defective protective equipment must be immediately removed from service and tagged to prevent accidental use until it is properly repaired or replaced.
Question 4: Which organization establishes voluntary safety standards for athletic helmets used in interscholastic sports?
- NFHS
- NOCSAE (Correct answer)
- NATA
- NSCA
Correct answer: NOCSAE
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) establishes voluntary performance and safety standards for athletic helmets and other protective equipment.
Question 5: Which document is most important for a coach to maintain regarding all athletic equipment assigned to athletes?
- A purchase order file
- An equipment inventory log (Correct answer)
- A warranty registration record
- A donor contribution list
Correct answer: An equipment inventory log
An equipment inventory log allows coaches to track what equipment is issued, its condition, and its location, supporting accountability and safety oversight.
Question 6: A coach should conduct a pre-activity facility inspection primarily to:
- Verify that spectator seating is adequate
- Identify and address any hazardous conditions before athletes arrive (Correct answer)
- Confirm the scoreboard is functioning
- Ensure the visiting team has equal access to facilities
Correct answer: Identify and address any hazardous conditions before athletes arrive
A pre-activity facility inspection is conducted to identify hazards such as wet floors, damaged surfaces, or obstructions that could injure athletes before they begin activity.
Question 7: When purchasing new athletic equipment, which consideration should be the coach's highest priority?
- Lowest cost to fit the budget
- Meeting applicable safety standards and proper fit for athletes (Correct answer)
- Brand preference of the coaching staff
- Matching the school's colors and uniform style
Correct answer: Meeting applicable safety standards and proper fit for athletes
Equipment must meet applicable safety standards and fit each athlete properly to provide the intended protection — cost and aesthetics are secondary concerns.
CIC Equipment & Facility Management 1
Who bears primary responsibility for ensuring that athletic equipment is safe and properly fitted before each practice or game?