Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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)  DMC
C)  service contractor
D)  catering managerE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

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 exposition
C)  convention management company
D)  Convention and Visitors BureauE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

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

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1.clinic ^-a workshop ^-type educational exp...

Question 5

Before a meeting planner can start planning a meeting,a purpose and desired outcome of a meeting.

Accepted Answer

A)  Meeting agenda
B)  needs analysis
C)  budget
D)  meeting objectivesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

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)  seminar
B)  workshop
C)  symposium
D)  forum
E)  clinicF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  exposition
B)  familiarization trip
C)  Convention and Visitors Bureau
D)  Destination Management CompanyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The combination of a meeting and an exposition is called a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A FAM trip is

Accepted Answer

A)  a visit to a city to do a site inspection for an event
B)  a trip to relax prior to a big convention in a large city
C)  the trip visitors take when they attend a convention or an event in a city
D)  a trip an event planner takes after a trade showE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Convention centers primary purpose is to

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A)  prepare menus for events
B)  market destinations and make travel arrangements
C)  service clients convention needs when they come to town
D)  Bring revenue into the cityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Government and social services
B)  Exposition trade shows
C)  Professional and trade shows
D)  Educational
E)  ReligiousF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

What are the components that make up an enforceable contract?

Accepted Answer

An offer ^-what the offering party is will...

Question 13

A workshop -type educational experience in which attendees learn by doing is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  symposium
B)  seminar
C)  forum
D)  clinicE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Explain the differences between meetings,expositions,and conventions.

Accepted Answer

Meetings are conferences,workshops,seminars are 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 15

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

Accepted Answer

1.enhance the image of tourism in the area 2.market the area and encourage people to visit and stay longer 3.target and encourage selected associations and others to hold meetings,expositions and conventions in the city 4.to assist associations and others with convention preparations and to give support 5.to encourage tourists to partake of the historical,cultural,and recreational opportunities

Question 16

Expositions have also been called

Accepted Answer

A)  trade shows
B)  meetings
C)  conventions
D)  workshopsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Convention Bureaus primarily

Accepted Answer

A)  market convention centers and destinations
B)  coordinate service staff for large conventions
C)  set up trade show floors in convention centers
D)  prepare menus for eventsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following are NOT benefits of being part of an association?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education/Professional development
B)  Banking
C)  Government/Political voice
D)  NetworkingE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

What are five types of associations?

Accepted Answer

Trade association ^-industry trade group t...

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Classroom
B)  Theater style
C)  Boardroom
D)  Tea roomE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 12: Meetings,conventions,and Expositions

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

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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)

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

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

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Before a meeting planner can start planning a meeting,a purpose and desired outcome of a meeting.

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

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

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The combination of a meeting and an exposition is called a

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A FAM trip is

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What are the components that make up an enforceable contract?

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Which of the following are NOT benefits of being part of an association?

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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)

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

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