Event test #2

Well Brands are generally the most expensive brands of liquor. (T/F)

False

BEO stands for Banquet Event Obligation

False (Banquet Event Orders)

What is a needs analysis?

Method of determining expectations for a particular meeting/event

When does RFP get created?

Once the budget is determined

What is the latin term E-venire means?

Outcomes

The so-called "triple bottom line" of reasons to go green is called:

People, Planet, and Profit

In the promotional mix which is the element defined as when a seller attempts to prospective event attends person to person:

Personal selling

An online tool that allows planners to early find resources and tools for the industry?

Portal

The technology used in interactive name tags is called?

RFID

Which is the biggest use of the internet in the MEEC industry?

Site selection

When giving gifts here, do not give away any knives - it is considered bad luck.

Switzerland

The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to all of the following EXCEPT:

The Elderly

Which of the following is NOT a part of the ESG document?

The Preamble

"Corkage" is defined as the fee added to liquor brought into the hotel but not purchased from the hotel.

True

A force majeure or Act of God clause permits either party to terminate the contract without damages if fulfillment of the obligations imposed in the agreement is rendered impossible by occurrences outside of the control of either party. (T/F)

True

CRS stands for Corporate Social Responsibility. (T/F)

True

Catered events generally have one host and one bill and most attendees eat the same meal. (T/F)

True

Express that can vary based on the number of attendees are called?

Variable Cost

When can an association be exempt from city and state taxes?

When they are a non-profit organization

Today, virtual tools can completely replace actual F2F meetings. (T/F)

False

What should happen in the second site inspection?

Meet with key personnel

The stages of risk management are: Preparedness, mitigation, risk, recovery. (T/F)

False

Match the explanations for six key elements involved in the cost of a special event:

- Rental cost? *E* - Security costs? *F* - Production costs? *D* - Labor costs? *B* - Marketing costs? *C* - Talent costs? *A*

Attrition clauses are also called:

A. Performance clauses B. Slippage causes *C. A & B*

The new standards about green meetings will be called:

APEX Green Meeting Standards

In general all risk falls into four categories. Which of the following is NOT one of those categories?

Acceptable risk

The hotel budget includes which of the following?

All of the above

What country enforces ADA?

America

Which of these tools is NOT a type of e-marketing?

An RFID

Pouring wine here with your left hand is a major insult here.

Argentina

Which of the following is NOT considered indirect cost?

Attendee-related cost

A technology used at events to poll attendees is

Audience Response system

____________ is translated in Germany as "Consumer Show".

Ausstellung

The usual comp room ratio is one free room for every time. (T/F)

False

Here, the hand signal where the thumb and forefinger form a circle is considered a vulgar or obscene gesture.

Brazil

A program that allows planners to easily see which of carbon emissions generated by air travel based on points of origin is:

Carbon Footprint Calculator

The traditional greeting here is a bow.

China

CAD stands for?

Computer Aided Design

____________ is translated in Germany as "meeting" or "convention"

Congress

Which of the following is NOT a fixed cost?

Copies of the agenda or program

People of the people do not consider themselves European.

England

Categories of bandwidth include?

D. All of the above

Which of the following is *not* an example of Experiential CSR?

D. All of the above are examples of CSR

Which convention center is an example of successfully going green?

David L. Lawrence Center in Pittsburgh

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion by a text of an opportunity to go green?

Decorate with reusable plastic flowers and plants

Most historians credit the first use of the term "special event" to apply to?

Disney Main street electric parade

What is negotiated when planning a meeting/event?

Everything

What is parol evidence?

Evidence of an oral agreement

Comprehensive General Liability (CGL) policies are the business equivalent of a homeowner's policy that protects the organization against personal injury claims and loss. (T/F)

False

Most meals are catered off-premises during a meeting.

False

Special event is defined as a recurring event staged for the purpose of attracting large audience? (T/F)

False

The M in SMART objectives stands for "Majority" (T/F)

False

The site selection for process can before meeting/event objectives are developed to get an early start? (T/F)

False

The organization is science-based standard development and certification body that meets criteria for third-party certifiers of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?

Green Seal

What is considered the global community for the world's convention industry?

ICCA

The Federal Copyright Act states that when music is "performed", royalties must be given to those who own the copyright of that music. The exception to this rule is:

If the music is being played over a single home-style radio or T.V.

A technology that has been used to capture customer information at events is?

LRS

What does *LEED* stand for?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

The ____________ is responsible for creating press releases that will be sent to professional publication?

Marketing committee

Planning for the annual meeting begins how long in advance?

Three years

Hannover Fair in Germany, the world's largest exhibition venue, consists of over 5 million square feet of indoor exhibit space and 1 million square feet of covered outdoor space, restaurants, warehouses, and meeting facilities. (T/F)

True

Outside the U.S., the PCO represents the client in dealing with the DMO, DMC, Hotel, restaurant, transportation company, and other suppliers. (T/F)

True

Planners need to think about internet bandwidth during negotiations with hotels. (T/F)

True

Room Block means to set aside a certain number of rooms for an event/meeting? (T/F)

True

The Certification in Green Meetings & Events (CGME) is designed to assist meeting professional with all stages of the meeting planning process in a way that promotes social and environmental responsibility? (T/F)

True

Generally, how many site inspections should the planner have?

Two

In which of the following situations can a meeting planner use a cancellation without having to pay damages?

a. All of the above

Which of the following should take place before the RFP?

a. Meeting objectives are clearly defined b. The basic location and logistics are drafted *c. Both A and B*

Which of the following are the SMART objectives?

a. Specific b. Measurable c. Achievable *d. All are SMART objectives*

They are also known as "house liquors".

a. Well Brands

Catering at a facility that has its own permanent kitchens and function room is

b. On-premise catering

This is the most functional, most common, most economical, and most efficient type of service.

b. Plated/American Style Service

What is hands service?

b. Seated guests are served by a server wearing white gloves

High-quality, expensive liquors such as Crown Royal or Hanger one Vodka are known as:

c. Premium brands

Which of the following is identified as a challenge of using volunteer speakers?

d. All of the above are challenges of using volunteer speakers