BEERMOUNTAIN BOARD OF EXAMINATION

COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (2004)

You have 30 minutes to complete this paper. You should attempt to answer all the questions, but please note the number of points awarded for each question in brackets, so plan to use your time accordingly. If you do not know the answer please guess (or consult with a member of the team for an agreed bribe).

Mr Disco, Chief Examiner & Mr Toad, Head of 2004 Selection Panel

(NB For those reading this on line for the purposes of research or amusement - old hands and anoraks may wish to move straight to Section 2!)

Section 1 - General Knowledge (38 marks)

1)      How many times have Bentley won the Le Mans 24 Hour race? (2)

a)      3

b)      5

c)      6

2)      Which of the following drivers have not raced at Le Mans? (2)

a)      Graham Hill

b)      Michael Schumacher

c)      Johnny Herbert

d)      David Coulthard

3)      At what time does the race normally commence? (2)                            

a)      10.00

b)      12.00

c)      16.00

d)      24.00

4)      Explain in no more than 50 words the principle differences between the LMP900 class and the Le Mans Sports Prototype class? Which do you fancy to win in 2004 and why? (10)                                                                                

5)      Which of the following drivers has won Le Mans 24 hour race the least number of times? (4)

a)      Derek Bell

b)      Jackie Ickx

c)      Tom Kristensen

6)      Which of the following cars would have had the fastest speed down Mulsanne if they were in the same race?      (4)                                                           

a)      Porsche 917 (1971)

b)      McLaren F1 GTR (1995)

c)      Ferrari 250LM (1965)

d)      Porsche 956 (1976)

7)      Which of the following film stars has been a driver in the actual race? (2)

a)      Steve McQueen

b)      Paul Newman

c)      Sylvester Stallone

d)      Tom Cruise

8)      W.O Bentley ran the 1920’s team of infamous “Bentley Boys”. What was his nickname? (2)

a)      El Presidente

b)      The Head Master

c)      Number One

d)      The Boss

9)      Describe the major advantages of an open cockpit sports car design versus the closed variety? Which has been the most successful in the LMP classes since 1970? (6)

10)  What is the longest single stint (to the nearest hour) that a single driver can legally race for? (4)

a)      2 hours

b)      4 hours

c)      6 hours

Section 2 – At the Campsite (40 marks)

1)      How many bottles of beer would a team comprising of 6 members need to drink each day to construct a beer mountain with a height of 1.2m? (Assume the bottles to be 33 Export stubbies and the trip to lasts for 4 days) (14)

d)      6

e)      9

f)        15

2)      An Infinity 36ft motor home has 2 onboard waste tanks for the purposes of handling sewage. The gauge shows tank one to be full and tank two to be two thirds full. Assuming the grey (shower) water is being fed into the ground, how long will it be before the master bathroom becomes unusable without a planned discharge? (4)

a)      6 hours

b)      12 hours

c)      24 hours

d)      1 week

3)      You spot that there is a potential risk that a non Beermountain spectator is about to go for a paddle in the team’s swimming pool. What would be your first course of action? (10)

a)      Call for the Paddling Pool Safety Officer

b)      Find the team’s plastic dart gun and defend the perimeter

c)      Invite the person to bathe, then turn on the fountain

d)      All of the above

4)      The generator is cutting out when all the team’s appliances are running and you suspect you are up to 0.5 kw over your power limit. You have to decide what order to turn items on to avoid shut downs and run the main appliances. Which order do you switch the following back on? (4) 

a)      Fridge

b)      Paddling Pool Pump

c)      Disco Lights

d)      Stereo

e)      TV & Satellite

5)      You are successfully appointed into your first management role as Sanitation Services Manger based at Beermountain’s Maison Blanche HQ. Which of the following board members would be your direct “boss” on location? (2)

a)      Director of Fluids

b)      Logistics Director

c)      HR Director

d)      CEO

6)      You have an accidental episode with a faulty rocket and discover you have dented a priceless Italian sports car with a Belgian owner. He is due back from the Champagne tent in the village at any moment. What do you do? (4)

a)      Hide in your tent with the front zipped up

b)      Get a bottle of champagne and face him up

c)      Wait for him to come to you and deny everything

d)      Offer to let him light the next rocket in your display

e)      Pack up your bags and head for Blighty immediately

7)      Which of the following anthems is most appropriate to be played repeatedly after 11.00pm on Friday night? (2)

a)      Theme to the “Italian Job”

b)      “Drive” The Cars

c)      “Falling in Love” Andy Williams

d)      “Roller Coaster” B* Witched

8)      The Baron (Barman) offers you a cocktail, which is green in colour and has an unusual odour. What do you do? (2)

a)      Ask for a larger one

b)      Sit down and sip slowly

c)      Pretend to drink it whilst secretly feeding it to any nearby plants

d)      Use it to wash your mouth out before retiring to your tent

Section 3 – At the supermarket (10 marks)

1)      Which of the following items does Carrefour not sell? (2)

a)      Garden Ponds

b)      Birdcages

c)      Model Cars

d)      Surfboards

e)      Small Business Jets

2)      In which of the following areas is Carrefour a known centre of European excellence? (2)

a)      BBQ’s

b)      Paddling Pools

c)      Beer

d)      Tents 

3)      What action should you take if you should become lost and separated from the team on a shopping mission to Carrefour? (2)

a)      Use walkie talkie/mobile phone to sort out a meeting point

b)      Go to the dress section where you might find Mr Disco trying one on

c)      Hang around the wine section where you might find Baron

d)      Wait at the checkout for the Beermountain entourage to arrive

4)      How many bottles of red wine will a 6 man Beermountain team typically buy for each 24 hour period? (2)

a)      8

b)      12

c)      18

d)      24

5)      How many baguettes can you fit in the back of a Porsche 911 Carrera 2 cabriolet, with 2 passengers? (2)

a)      6

b)      10

c)      18

d)      24

Section 4 – On the Move (12 marks)

1)      What is the traditional place to meet for drinks on the ferry? (2)

a)      The Captain’s Table

b)      The Bridge

c)      The crèche

d)      Barrie’s Cabin

e)      The aft deck

2)      What is the average age of the women in the disco on the ferry? (2)

a)      14

b)      35

c)      60

3)      What are the main advantages of having a Commodore Class cabin? (2)

a)      Breakfast in bed

b)      TV & Video

c)      Bigger bathroom

4)      What item would you need to survive a night in a shared cabin with Buzz, our ex Cruise Director? (2)

a)      Nose Clip

b)      Ear Plugs

c)      Kitchen Roll

d)      All of the above

5)      What action do you take if the car following you becomes separated from you on the trip down? (2)

a)      Keep going

b)      Stop at the next agreed coffee stop and wait

c)      Stop at the next McDonalds and wait

d)      Slow down and get on the moby

6)      Which legendary Le Mans trip character was the first to discover the time saving short cut to Camping Houx that bears his name to this day? (2)

a)      Helps

b)      Max

c)      Toad

d)      Jazzy

7)      Which tune is typically played whenever the team are on the move?

a)      The theme to “The Italian Job”

b)      The theme to “The Wild Geese”

c)      “Dancing Queen” Abba

d)      “Brown Girl in the Rain” Boney M

That is the end of the written exam. Please put your pencil down now.

Total marks available = 100