Exam 15: Special Events

According to Event Solutions Black Book, which is the most popular event site used by meeting planners? • Hotel/Resort • Club • Banquet Hall • Convention Center

__________ events provide a unique opportunity for the event manager to work with a particular group- normally a theme is chosen for the event.

The __________ stage of event planning should take place during each of the stages of the event planning process and is a final step that can measure the success of the event in meeting the goals and objectives.

__________ are the most popular site for holding special events.

Event planners are responsible for: • Transportation for all event attendees • Knowing how to work every position for the function • Planning the event from start to finish • Making restaurant suggestions for their boss

SMERF events fall under which category of special events? • Charity and fundraising • Association • Corporate • Social

The client has hired you as their special event coordinator. You are working with the corporate team to plan the budget, select the event site, and negotiate the entertainment contracts. What phase of the meeting planning process are you involved in? • Planning • Coordination • Research • Evaluation

What are the key differences between a daily event and a special event?

The event market is made up of approximately what percent of corporate events? • 50 • 75 • 80 • 95

The __________ attract more people than any other sporting event and this is one reason why it plays such an important role in the industry.

In the research stage of event planning, what important questions must the planner ask/answer?

A key skill that an event planner who wants to work with charity or fundraising events must have is: • the ability to plan the event based on a set and limited budget • the ability to create extravagant and expensive themed events • the ability to market the event online • certification as an event planner

Empowering event staff means: • Not allowing them to make decisions on their own • Having them share every decision with you no matter how small • Sharing information so they can make effective decisions • Having a strict attendance policy

Which of the following events would not be considered a special event? • Charity ball • Daily conference call • Festival • Wedding

You have been approached by a client to provide a proposal for their annual corporate recognition event, in order to prepare your proposal you will need information about the following: event location, event focus and event outcomes. What phase of the meeting planning process would you be involved in? • Design • Planning • Research • Evaluation

Which of the following would not be considered a Mega-Event? • The Olympics • The Super Bowl • The local Christmas parade • The World Cup

Joining the __________ Industry Council is one way to help make special events more sustainable.

The use of flow charts and graphs for scheduling, clearly defined work set up and breakdown, statements used to guide the decision making process and fulfilling commitments are examples of: • Project management • Budgeting management • Human resources management • Negotiation

A __________ typically revolves around an agricultural event.

Which type of event is often themed to the celebrations purpose, for example, Mardi Gras which celebrates the beginning of Lent? • Festival • Fair • Wedding • Sports