HMTM exam 3

Nevada legalized gambling in

1931

the first modern casino in Las Vegas was opened on the strip in

1941

Atlantic City legalized casino gambling in

1976

Tribal gambling now consists of more than _______ facilities in _______ states.

470/ 29

The origins of gambling are _____ years old

7,000

The fastest growing sector of casino gaming is in the world is

Asia

Which type of event would be planned two to five years in advance and the destination is a determining factor in the planning process?

Association event

Which of the following are NOT benefits of being part of an association?

Banking

The Supreme Court allowed Indian reservation gambling in 1987 with the ______ decision.

Cabazon

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?

Charity or fundraising event

which of the following would NOT be included on the staff of a destination management company?

Chef

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

Which of the stages of the event management involves decision-making skills and abilities as the event progresses?

Coordination stage

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?

Design stage

Which of the stages of event management should take place at each stage of the event and is the final step that can measure the success of the event in meeting the goals and objectives?

Evaluation stage

What event's purpose is usually related to the agriculture industry and evokes memories of games, attractions and fun food?

Fairs

Which type of events are often themed to the celebration purpose, like Mardi Gras celebrates the beginning of Lent?

Festivals

Which of the following is NOT one of the five functional areas of casino operations?

Food and Beverage

The two major themes of Epcot are

Future World and World Showcase

what is the primary outcome of the responsibilities of a Convention and visitors bureau?

Generate and increase revenues for the city

Which company originally opened its theme park for employees to relax and have fun when they were not on the job?

Hershey's

According to the event solutions black book, what is the most popular site for holding events?

Hotel/ resort

IGRA stands for

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

Recreation offered to the public with an incentive of making a profit

Knott's Berry Farm

___________ has become the highest grossing casino market in the world.

Macau

Walt Disney World includes which four theme parks?

Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios

what destination breeds endangered animal species and participates in visitor education programs and biological research?

National Zoo, Washington D.C.

Which of the following event management skills would be characterized by the process by which a meeting planner and supplier reach an agreement on the terms and conditions that will govern their relationship?

Negotiating skills

Which of the following is NOT true on special events?

Occur spontaneously

Which of the stages of event management is often driven by determined budget for the event and the time for contracting out services and activities that will become part of the event?

Planning stage

What group or market sector is the greatest percentage of convention center utilization?

Professional and trade shows

The use of flow charts and graphs for scheduling, clearly defined work setup and breakdown and policy statements to help guide decision making and the fulfilling of commitments are examples of

Project management

Which of the event management skills aids in completing projects on time and within budget and where parts of an event can be managed as separate components?

Project management skills

Which of the stages of event management is the time for asking questions about a potential event?

Research stage

Association began in the United States at the beginning of the eighteenth century when what group organized itself?

Rhode Island candle makers

What attraction features more than 700,000 exotic plants?

San Diego Zoo

Which theme park company is dedicated to preserving marine life and uses innovative programs to research wildlife dilemmas?

Sea World Parks

Which type of event would include SMERFs as well as wedding and party planners?

Social Event

Mega events are made up mainly of what type of attraction?

Sports events

Which type of meeting room set up is generally intended for a large audience that does not need to Make a lot of notes or refer to documents?

Theater style

Which parks create the atmosphere of another place and time?

Theme parks

Which destination attraction is known for its success in adapting movies into thrill rides?

Universal Studios

A public gambling house was legalized for the first time in 1626 in

Venice

The most popular destination resort in the world is

Walt Disney World

Which theme park allows faculty and students members to intern?

Walt Disney World

Which park is considered to be the first major water park opened in the United States?

Wet 'n Wild

In managing attractions , a programmed decision is

a decision involving management and associates planning a response to a situation

Attendee registration, exhibit space rentals, and sponsorship are all sources of revenue for

a destination management company

A horse track that also has slot machines is known as

a racino

A FAM trip is

a visit to a city to a city to do a site inspection for an event

Gaming revenue is produced from:

casino winnings

A workshop-type educational experience in which attendees learn by doing is called a

clinic

Betting against the "house" is _________ gambling.

commercial

Offering free goods and services to casino patrons in return for their business is called

comps

The combination of a meeting and an exposition is called a

convention

Which group or agency does not engage in the actual planning or Organization of meetings, convections, and other events?

convention and visitor bureau

a not-for-profit organization that represents an urban area that tries to solicit business or pleasure-seeking visitors is a(n)

convention and visitors bureau

Which type of event would include annual meeting, sales meetings, workshops, training meetings or awards ceremony?

corporate event

A service organization within the visitor industry that offers a host of programs and services to meet clients' needs is a

destination management company

A contract or _______ stipulates in writing all the client's requirements and gives all of the relevant information.

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

Placing a bet on an unknown outcome with the hope of securing a gain is

gambling

The total amount of wagered in gambling is called the

handle

Casinos track patron play (gambling) through the use of

loyalty programs

Destination or retreat spas have the purpose of

making guests feel better and lead healthier lives

A person that contracts out their services to (or works for) associations and corporations and plans meetings down to the last detail is a(n)

meeting planner

Concerts, musicals, and comedy shows are examples of

performance arts

Places where members gather for social, recreational, professional, or fraternal reasons are called:

private clubs

Typical theme parks are Opryland and Disneyland, areas set aside just for:

recreation for families

Recreation is defined as

refreshments of body and mind

Which of the following event would NOT be considered a special event?

sales meeting

A lecture and a dialogue that allow participants to share experiences in a particular fields is known as a

seminar

Individuals hired by the convention center and responsible for providing all of the services needed to run the facilities for a trade show are known as

service contractors

An event as which a particular subject is discussed by experts and opinions are gathered is known as a

symposium

In most parts of the United States, slot machines produce ________ of the casino revenue

the bulk

The net amount spent by the guest is called

the win

Attractions revenue comes from**

ticket sales, parking, vending sales, retail sales, food and beverage sales, and donations

Expositions have also been called

trade shows

There is a direct relationship between recreation and

wellness and balance

A small group led by a facilitator or trainer- generally including exercises to enhance skills or develop knowledge in a specific topic is a

workshop