Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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Question 4

These groups are price conscious,because the majority of the functions are paid for by the individual or attendee

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A) corporation 
B) annual meeting 
C) SMERF 
D) trade association

Question 5

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?

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

Question 6

What is the primary outcome of the responsibilities of a convention and visitors bureau?

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A) Increase government involvement in hospitality 
B) Increase city population 
C) Develop infrastructure 
D) Generate and increase revenues for the city

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

Discuss the steps you would take to organize a meeting at a nearby hotel for 100 members of a local sports league.Discuss areas such as; the meeting's purpose,location,meeting agendas,food,activities,speakers,etc.Be thorough.

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Question 9

Outline the role of the CVB in your area.

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Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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?

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A) Seminar 
B) Forum 
C) Symposium 
D) Workshop 
E) Clinic

Question 12

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

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A) meetings 
B) Convention and Visitor's Bureaus 
C) Destination Management Companies 
D) conventions

Question 13

Large meetings with some form of exposition or trade show included are called

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A) conventions 
B) symposiums 
C) seminar 
D) workshops

Question 14

To enter into a convention management career one should have

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

Large facilities where meetings and expositions are held,usually in city centers are called

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A) conference centers 
B) destination centers 
C) convention centers 
D) visitors bureaus

Question 17

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

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A) Chef 
B) Special events manager 
C) Theme/events creative director 
D) Operations manager 
E) Audio visual specialist

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Exam 12: Meetings,conventions,and Expositions