Exam
Name___________________________________
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1)
The process of reaching an agreement on the terms and conditions that will govern an event or
relationship between a client and vendor is known as:
1)
A)
communication
B)
delegation
C)
negotiation
D)
budgeting
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
2)
As an event planner which of the following is not an important aspect of on the job time
management?
2)
A)
Delegating tasks
B)
Keeping accurate records and lists
C)
Focus on staffing needs
D)
Preparing agendas
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
3)
Which of the following would not be considered a Mega–Event?
3)
A)
The Christmas Parade
B)
The Olympics
C)
The Super Bowl
D)
The World Cup
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
4)
According to Event Solutions Black Book, which is the most popular event site used by meeting
planners?
4)
A)
Banquet Hall
B)
Hotel/Resort
C)
Club
D)
Convention Center
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
1
5)
A key skill that an event planner who wants to work with charity or fundraising events must have
is:
5)
A)
the ability to plan the event based on a set and limited budget
B)
certification as an event planner
C)
the ability to market the event online
D)
the ability to create extravagant and expensive themed events
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
6)
Which type of event would include annual meetings, sales meetings, workshops, training meetings
and an awards ceremony?
6)
A)
Association event
B)
Corporate event
C)
Social event
D)
Charity or fundraising event
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
7)
The number one skill a successful event manager must possess is:
7)
A)
networking
B)
communication
C)
patience
D)
leadership
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
8)
Meeting Planners International provides professional development certification in two areas. Those
who successfully meet the requirements for ________ may earn up to $10,000 per year more than
their non–certified counterparts.
8)
A)
CSEP
B)
CMP
C)
CMM
D)
CFBE
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
9)
You train your employees and give them the necessary information to do their job. This is called:
9)
A)
empowerment
B)
departmental meetings
C)
job description standards
D)
instructional exercises
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
2
10)
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?
10)
A)
Evaluation
B)
Research
C)
Design
D)
Planning
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
11)
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?
11)
A)
Planning
B)
Evaluation
C)
Research
D)
Coordination
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
12)
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:
12)
A)
project management
B)
human resources management
C)
negotiation
D)
budgeting management
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
13)
Event planners are responsible for:
13)
A)
knowing how to work every position for the function
B)
transportation for all event attendees
C)
planning the event from start to finish
D)
making restaurant suggestions for their boss
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
14)
The international Festivals and Events Association provides the festival management and training
which can lead to certification as:
14)
A)
festival and event executive
B)
club manager
C)
special events professional
D)
a meeting planner
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
3
15)
The event market is made up of approximately what percent of corporate events?
15)
A)
75
B)
95
C)
80
D)
50
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
16)
Which of the following events would not be considered a special event?
16)
A)
Charity ball
B)
Festival
C)
Wedding
D)
Monthly sales meetings
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
17)
The primary functions of the Convention and Visitors Bureau include all of the following except:
17)
A)
provide direct meeting planning services for organizations visiting the city or area
B)
encourage groups to hold meetings in the city or area it represents
C)
encourage tourists to visit the historic, recreational and culture opportunities of the area
D)
assist those groups with meeting preparations and during the event
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
18)
The two most important social skills a meeting planner can have are communication and:
18)
A)
listening
B)
delegating
C)
being able to connect via web tools
D)
being able to multitask
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
19)
One of the challenges presented by changing technology as it relates to the special events field is:
19)
A)
the static nature of technology
B)
the need to continually master new software programs and applications
C)
the ease of facilitating events provided by technology
D)
the ability to manage much of the coordination of an event from a smartphone
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
4
20)
SMERF events fall under which category of special events?
20)
A)
Association
B)
Corporate
C)
Social
D)
Charity and fundraising
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
21)
Securing sponsorship for an event is helpful because sponsors provide:
21)
A)
money or in–kind contributions in exchange for recognition
B)
discount parking passes
C)
extra employees to work the event
D)
free tickets for future events
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
22)
The annual meeting has ended and you are at the post–convention meeting with members of the
hotel staff, the host company and your special events team. Together you are reviewing the
successes and challenges of the event. Which stage of the event planning process are you involved
in?
22)
A)
Research
B)
Evaluation
C)
Coordination
D)
Planning
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
23)
A professional wedding planner assists with all of the following except:
23)
A)
planning and organizing the event so it goes off perfectly
B)
providing resources at the drop of the hat in case something goes awry
C)
supervising the baking of the wedding cake
D)
providing ideas to the couple that they may not have considered
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
24)
Which type of event is often themed to the celebrations purpose, for example, Mardi Gras which
celebrates the beginning of Lent?
24)
A)
Sports
B)
Fair
C)
Wedding
D)
Festival
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
5
25)
Which of the following is not true of a special event?
25)
A)
are usually motivated by a reason for celebration
B)
are planned
C)
always arouses expectations
D)
occurs spontaneously
Answer:
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
26)
A ________ recognizes a unique moment in time with a ceremony and ritual to satisfy
special needs.
26)
Answer:
special event
Explanation:
27)
________ events provide a unique opportunity for the event manager to work with a
particular group– normally a theme is chosen for the event.
27)
Answer:
Fundraising
Explanation:
28)
Weddings, engagement parties, and holiday functions are examples of ________ events.
28)
Answer:
special
Explanation:
29)
The ________ attract more people than any other sporting event and this is one reason why
it plays such an important role in the industry.
29)
Answer:
Olympics
Explanation:
30)
A ________ typically revolves around an agricultural event.
30)
Answer:
fair
Explanation:
31)
The ________ is an organization with the purpose of promoting tourism, meetings, and
related business for the city.
31)
Answer:
CVB
Explanation:
32)
The second stage in event planning is the ________ stage and allows for the freedom in
creativity and the implementation of new ideas that support the objectives for the event.
32)
Answer:
design
Explanation:
33)
The stage of the event that is budget driven is the ________ stage. This stage includes
contracting out services and arranging all other activities.
33)
Answer:
planning
Explanation:
6