Question 1

Expositions have also been called

Accepted Answer

A)  conventions 
B)  meetings 
C)  trade shows 
D)  workshops 
A)  conventions 
B)  meetings 
C)  trade shows 
D)  workshops C

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Destination Management Company 
B)  exposition 
C)  Convention and Visitors Bureau 
D)  familiarization trip 
A)  Destination Management Company 
B)  exposition 
C)  Convention and Visitors Bureau 
D)  familiarization trip C

Question 3

Explain the differences between meetings, expositions, and conventions.

Accepted Answer

• Meetings are conferences, workshops, seminars,or other events designed to bring people together for the purpose of exchanging information. Expos are events designed to bring together purveyors of products where they can demo and show their wares. Conventions are a combo of meetings and expos.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Theater style 
B)  Classroom 
C)  Boardroom 
D)  Tea room 
A)  Theater style 
B)  Classroom 
C)  Boardroom 
D)  Tea room

Question 5

Describe what staff responsibilities would fall under a sales manager in a destinations management company.

Accepted Answer

• Special events manager who has experti

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. restaurateurs 
B)  New York hoteliers 
C)  Orlando conventioneers 
D)  Rhode Island candle makers 
A)  U.S. restaurateurs 
B)  New York hoteliers 
C)  Orlando conventioneers 
D)  Rhode Island candle makers

Question 7

The payment exchanged for the promise(s) stated in a contract is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  consideration 
B)  offer 
C)  acceptance 
D)  compensation 
A)  consideration 
B)  offer 
C)  acceptance 
D)  compensation

Question 8

Before a meeting planner can start planning a meeting, a _____________ is done to determine the purpose and desired outcome of a meeting.

Accepted Answer

A)  meeting objectives 
B)  meeting agenda 
C)  needs analysis 
D)  budget 
A)  meeting objectives 
B)  meeting agenda 
C)  needs analysis 
D)  budget

Question 9

A person who contracts out services to (or work for) associations and corporations and plans meetings down to the last detail is a

Accepted Answer

A)  service contractor 
B)  meeting planner 
C)  catering manager 
D)  DMC 
A)  service contractor 
B)  meeting planner 
C)  catering manager 
D)  DMC

Question 10

Which type of meeting room setup is for small numbers of people, with the meeting taking place around one, block rectangular table?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tea room 
B)  Ball room style 
C)  Theater style 
D)  Boardroom 
A)  Tea room 
B)  Ball room style 
C)  Theater style 
D)  Boardroom

Question 11

A key characteristic of a convention center manager might be the ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  configure large room setups 
B)  manage and lead people 
C)  cook large quantities of food for hundreds of people 
D)  do marketing and sales 
A)  configure large room setups 
B)  manage and lead people 
C)  cook large quantities of food for hundreds of people 
D)  do marketing and sales

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  clinic 
B)  forum 
C)  seminar 
D)  symposium 
E)  workshop 
A)  clinic 
B)  forum 
C)  seminar 
D)  symposium 
E)  workshop

Question 13

Individuals responsible for providing all of the services needed to run the facilities for a trade show are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  event planners 
B)  convention and visitor bureaus 
C)  destination managers 
D)  meeting planners 
E)  service contractors 
A)  event planners 
B)  convention and visitor bureaus 
C)  destination managers 
D)  meeting planners 
E)  service contractors

Question 14

An industry group that is generally a public relations organization founded by and funded by a corporation that operates in a specific industry is a

Accepted Answer

A)  religious organization 
B)  government organization 
C)  professional association 
D)  trade association 
A)  religious organization 
B)  government organization 
C)  professional association 
D)  trade association

Question 15

A FAM trip is

Accepted Answer

A)  a trip that an event planner takes after a trade show 
B)  a familiarization trip to do a site inspection for an event 
C)  a trip to relax before a big convention in a large city 
D)  the trip that visitors take when they attend a convention or an event in a city 
A)  a trip that an event planner takes after a trade show 
B)  a familiarization trip to do a site inspection for an event 
C)  a trip to relax before a big convention in a large city 
D)  the trip that visitors take when they attend a convention or an event in a city

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  square footage usage 
B)  attendee activities 
C)  revenue 
D)  advertising 
A)  square footage usage 
B)  attendee activities 
C)  revenue 
D)  advertising

Question 17

Convention centers primarily

Accepted Answer

A)  market destinations and make travel arrangements 
B)  service clients? convention needs when they come to town 
C)  prepare menus for events 
D)  cook and serve food and beverage on trade floors 
A)  market destinations and make travel arrangements 
B)  service clients? convention needs when they come to town 
C)  prepare menus for events 
D)  cook and serve food and beverage on trade floors

Question 18

To enter into a convention management career, one should have

Accepted Answer

A)  many years of hotel experience 
B)  in-depth knowledge of culinary arts 
C)  transferrable skills from a variety of hospitality areas 
D)  extensive business management experience 
A)  many years of hotel experience 
B)  in-depth knowledge of culinary arts 
C)  transferrable skills from a variety of hospitality areas 
D)  extensive business management experience

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Destination Management Company 
B)  Convention and Visitors Bureau 
C)  convention and exposition 
D)  convention management company 
A)  Destination Management Company 
B)  Convention and Visitors Bureau 
C)  convention and exposition 
D)  convention management company

Question 20

An event that brings together sellers of products and services in a venue where they can show their products and services to a group of attendees is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a convention 
B)  a symposium 
C)  an exposition 
D)  a clinic 
A)  a convention 
B)  a symposium 
C)  an exposition 
D)  a clinic

Expositions have also been called

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

Explain the differences between meetings, expositions, and conventions.

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

Describe what staff responsibilities would fall under a sales manager in a destinations management company.

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

The payment exchanged for the promise(s) stated in a contract is called the

Before a meeting planner can start planning a meeting, a _____________ is done to determine the purpose and desired outcome of a meeting.

A person who contracts out services to (or work for) associations and corporations and plans meetings down to the last detail is a

Which type of meeting room setup is for small numbers of people, with the meeting taking place around one, block rectangular table?

A key characteristic of a convention center manager might be the ability to

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

Individuals responsible for providing all of the services needed to run the facilities for a trade show are known as

An industry group that is generally a public relations organization founded by and funded by a corporation that operates in a specific industry is a

A FAM trip is

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

Convention centers primarily

To enter into a convention management career, one should have

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

An event that brings together sellers of products and services in a venue where they can show their products and services to a group of attendees is known as

Introducing Hospitality

The Hotel Business

Rooms Division

Food and Beverage

Beverages

The Restaurant Business

Restaurant Management

Managed Services

Tourism

Recreation, Attractions, and Clubs

Gaming Entertainment

Special Events

Leadership and Management

Planning

Organizing

Communication and Decision Making

Control

Filters

Exam 12: Meetings, Conventions, Expositions

Expositions have also been called

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

Explain the differences between meetings, expositions, and conventions.

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

Describe what staff responsibilities would fall under a sales manager in a destinations management company.

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

The payment exchanged for the promise(s) stated in a contract is called the

Before a meeting planner can start planning a meeting, a _____________ is done to determine the purpose and desired outcome of a meeting.

A person who contracts out services to (or work for) associations and corporations and plans meetings down to the last detail is a

Which type of meeting room setup is for small numbers of people, with the meeting taking place around one, block rectangular table?

A key characteristic of a convention center manager might be the ability to

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

Individuals responsible for providing all of the services needed to run the facilities for a trade show are known as

An industry group that is generally a public relations organization founded by and funded by a corporation that operates in a specific industry is a

A FAM trip is

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

Convention centers primarily

To enter into a convention management career, one should have

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

An event that brings together sellers of products and services in a venue where they can show their products and services to a group of attendees is known as

Introducing Hospitality

The Hotel Business

Rooms Division

Food and Beverage

Beverages

The Restaurant Business

Restaurant Management

Managed Services

Tourism

Recreation, Attractions, and Clubs

Gaming Entertainment

Special Events

Leadership and Management

Planning

Organizing

Communication and Decision Making

Control

Filters