CIC Equipment & Facility Management 2

Question 1

An automated external defibrillator (AED) should ideally be located in an athletic facility so that it can be retrieved and used within:

Accepted Answer

3 to 5 minutes of a cardiac emergency

Answer

AEDs should be accessible within 3 to 5 minutes because survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest drop significantly with each minute that defibrillation is delayed.

Question 2

Before allowing athletes to practice on an outdoor natural grass field, a coach should check for all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The color of the field markings

Answer

Field marking color is an aesthetic concern and does not affect athlete safety, while holes, uneven ground, and wet conditions are direct hazards requiring attention.

Question 3

What is the recommended practice regarding equipment storage rooms where athletes regularly access their gear?

Accepted Answer

They should be organized and supervised to prevent theft and unsafe conditions

Answer

Equipment storage areas should be organized and appropriately supervised to maintain accountability, prevent theft, and ensure unsafe or damaged equipment is not taken without authorization.

Question 4

When outdoor athletic fields become saturated from heavy rain, what is the most appropriate coaching decision?

Accepted Answer

Modify practice to an indoor facility or cancel until conditions improve

Answer

Saturated fields increase the risk of slipping injuries and potential damage to the playing surface, making it safest to move practice indoors or postpone it.

Question 5

Which practice best supports proper hygiene and athlete health in shared equipment situations such as helmets and shoulder pads?

Accepted Answer

Assigning individual equipment to each athlete and cleaning it regularly

Answer

Assigning individual equipment and maintaining regular cleaning schedules reduces the spread of skin infections and other communicable conditions among athletes.

(CIC) Certified Interscholastic Coach Practice Test

(CIC) Certified Interscholastic Coach Practice Test

CIC Equipment & Facility Management 2