Ch 12 & 13 Quiz

Which type of event would b planned two to five years in advance and the destination is a determining factor in the planning process? * social event * charity or fundraising event * association event * corporate event

Association event

Which type of meeting room setup is for small numbers of people with the meeting taking place around one, block rectangular table? * ball room style * theater style * boardroom * tea room

Boardroom

____ provides training, certification, networking, and assistance with business plans and other consulting services for their members * professional associations * corporate meetings * CVBs * event planers

CVBs

Which type of event would usually be based on a theme, have a very limited budget and provide a great return for the group having the event? * associations event * social event * charity or fundraising event * corporate event

Charity or fundraising event

Which type of events are often themed to the celebrations purpose, like Mardi Gras celebrates the beginning of lent? * Catering * Weddings * Fairs * Festivals

Festivals

Associations began in the United States at the beginning of the eighteenth century when what group organized itself? * New York hoteliers * Rhode Island candle makers * Orlando conventioneers * U.S. restauranteurs

Rhode Island candle makers

_____________ are critical skills in making those you do business with feel comfortable and in handling situations appropriately. * negotiating * coordinating * budgeting * social skills

Social skills

Which type of meeting room set up is used when the meeting format is more instructional and participants take detailed notes or refer to documents? * classroom * tea room * theater style * boardroom

classroom

A workshop-type educational experience in which attendees learn by doing is called a * forum * symposium * clinic *seminar

clinic

The combination of a meeting and an exposition is called a * forum * trade show * convention * workshop

convention

Attendee registration, exhibit space rentals, and sponsorship are all sources of: * destination management companies * conventions * meetings * convention and visitors bureaus

convention and visitors bureaus

Large meetings with some form of exposition or trade show included are called? * workshops * seminar * symposiums * conventions

conventions

Which type of event would include annual meeting, sales meetings, workshops, training meeting or awards ceremony? * charity or fundraising * association event * social event * corporate event

corporate event

Which of the stages of event management is the time for freedom in creativity and implementation of new ideas that support the objectives of the special event? * planning stage * design stage * coordination stage * evaluation stage * research stage

design stage

A contract or _____ stipulates in writing all the client's requirements and gives all of the relevant information * event profile * financial plan * request for proposal (RFP) * budget

event profile

What is an assembly for the discussion of common concerns where experts in a given field take opposite sides of an issue in a panel discussion, with opportunity for audience participation? * forum * seminar * workshop * clinic * symposium

forum

According to the Event Solutions Black Book, what is the most popular site for holding events? * convention center * outdoors * clubs * hotel/resort * banquet hall

hotel/resort

A key characteristic of a convention center manager might be the ability to * configure large room set ups * cook large quantities of food for hundreds of people * marketing and sales * manage and lead people

manage and lead people

Before a meeting planner can start planning a meeting, a _____________ is done to determine the purpose and desired outcome of a meeting. * needs analysis * budget * meeting objective * meeting agenda

needs analysis

Which of the stages of event management is often driven by the determined budget for the event and the time for contracting out service and activities that will become part of the event? * planning stage * research stage * coordination stage * evaluation stage * design stage

planning stage

Which of the following events would NOT be considered a special event? * wedding * convention * sales meeting * festival

sales meeting

A lecture and dialogue that allow participants to share experiences in a particular field is known as a * clinic * symposium * seminar * forum * workshop

seminar

Individuals hired by the convention center and responsible for providing all of the services needed to run facilities for a trade show are known as? * service contractors * convention and visitor bureau * event planners * destination managers * meeting planners

services contractors

Which type of event would include SMERFs as well as wedding and party planners? * corporate event * association event * charity or fundraising event * social event

social event

Sporting events, festivals, and social events are all part of the _____ market. * private party * convention * corporate * special event

special event

An industry group that is generally a public relations organization founded by and funded by a corporation that operates in a specific industry * religious organization * professional association * trade association * government organization

trade association