Question 1

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)   symposium
C)   seminar
D)   forum
E)   workshopF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

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)   Workshop
B)   Forum
C)   Clinic
D)   Seminar
E)   SymposiumF) C) and E)
G) B) and D) B

Question 3

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

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A)   SMERF
B)   corporation
C)   trade association
D)   annual meetingE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Name five types or forms of meetings, and describe each.

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Question 5

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

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A)   marketing and sales
B)   cook large quantities of food for hundreds of people
C)   manage and lead people
D)   configure large room set upsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Expositions have also been called

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A)   trade shows
B)   workshops
C)   conventions
D)   meetingsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Outline the role of the CVB in your area.

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Question 8

To enter into a convention management career one should have

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A)   in depth knowledge of culinary arts
B)   many years of hotel experience
C)   extensive business management experience
D)   transferrable skills from a variety of hospitality areasE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

The combination of a meeting and an exposition is called a

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A)   convention
B)   trade show
C)   forum
D)   workshopE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   workshop
B)   clinic
C)   forum
D)   symposium
E)   seminarF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

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

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A)   budget
B)   meeting objectives
C)   needs analysis
D)   Meeting agendaE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   symposium
B)   seminar
C)   clinic
D)   workshop
E)   forumF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   meeting planner
B)   catering manager
C)   DMC
D)   service contractorE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

What are the five primary responsibilities of a convention and visitors bureau?

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1. enhance the image of tourism in the area 1. market the area and encourage people to visit and stay longer 2. target and encourage selected associations and others to hold meetings, expositions and conventions in the city 3. to assist associations and others with convention preparations and to give support 4. to encourage tourists to partake of the historical, cultural, and recreational opportunities

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   compensation
B)   consideration
C)   offer
D)   acceptanceE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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

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A)   Government and social services
B)   Professional and trade shows
C)   Religious
D)   Exposition trade shows
E)   EducationalF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

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

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