Question 1

In selecting projects, event managers must firstly be able to evaluate how they relate to ...&#10;A) Strategic factors and overall feasibility&#10;B) Levels of staffing within the organisation&#10;C) Prior experience of delivering similar projects&#10;D) The activities of direct competitors

Accepted Answer

Evaluating how a project relates to strategic factors and overall feasibility is crucial in determining its potential success and alignment with the organization's goals. Staffing levels, prior experience, and competitor activities may also be considerations, but they are secondary to strategic factors and feasibility.

Question 2

Which one of the following statements is true? Project-led organisations ...&#10;A) Group people into departments performing similar tasks&#10;B) Have predefined line management structures&#10;C) Combine functional and project-led structures&#10;D) Group people into temporary teams for the duration of projects

Accepted Answer

Project-led organizations group people into temporary teams for the duration of projects, which allows for flexible allocation of resources based on project needs. The other options do not accurately describe project-led organizations.

Question 3

Which one of the following techniques can support effective project crashing?&#10;A) Cancelling event contracts&#10;B) Sacking staff to reduce costs&#10;C) Outsourcing aspects of the project&#10;D) Negotiating a new event date with the client

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing aspects of the project can help to speed up the project schedule by bringing in external expertise and resources. This can help to reduce the overall project timeline and costs, which are the primary objectives of project crashing. Cancelling event contracts or negotiating a new event date with the client may not always be possible or feasible, and sacking staff can lead to negative consequences such as low morale, loss of expertise and legal implications.

Question 4

Which four of the following five statements make up the event project evaluation life cycle?&#10;A) Set event objective&#10;B) Measure performance&#10;C) Compare with planned measure&#10;D) Commission an independent evaluation&#10;E) Take corrective action

Accepted Answer

The event project evaluation life cycle includes setting event objectives, measuring performance, comparing with planned measures, and taking corrective action as necessary. While commissioning an independent evaluation can be a helpful step, it is not necessarily a required part of the evaluation life cycle.

Question 5

Which three of the following six statements are characteristics of an event?&#10;A) They are expressions of one particular culture&#10;B) They are temporary in nature&#10;C) They are gatherings of people&#10;D) They are repeated occurrences&#10;E) They are often displays of ritual

Accepted Answer

B) Events are typically temporary in nature, meaning they have a specific start and end time.
C) Events are typically gatherings of people, often for a specific purpose or occasion.
E) Events often involve rituals or ceremonial displays, which can be cultural, religious, or social in nature. 
A, D) Although events may be expressions of a particular culture and may sometimes be repeated occurrences, these are not necessary characteristics of an event.

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes the evolution of contemporary events?&#10;A) They are a modern phenomenon, linked to an industrial society&#10;B) They have their roots in ancient traditions and cultures&#10;C) They first began to emerge from American business conventions

Accepted Answer

Contemporary events have their roots in ancient traditions and cultures. Many events have evolved over time from traditions and practices that date back centuries or even millennia, such as religious holidays, political ceremonies, and cultural festivals. While some events may have been influenced by changes in modern society, the core of many contemporary events can be traced back to ancient cultures and traditions.

Question 7

Which sector of the events industry makes the biggest economic contribution to the United Kingdom?&#10;A) Corporate events&#10;B) Cultural events and festivals&#10;C) Sports events&#10;D) Outdoor events

Accepted Answer

Corporate events make the largest economic contribution to the UK, as they encompass a wide range of activities including conferences, exhibitions, business meetings, and trade shows, attracting both domestic and international business tourism.

Question 8

The events management body of knowledge ...&#10;A) Aims to set out the skills and areas of knowledge needed by event managers&#10;B) Describes the body of knowledge built up by academic researchers about event management&#10;C) Is a guide for students of event management, designed by industry practitioners

Accepted Answer

The events management body of knowledge aims to set out the skills and areas of knowledge needed by event managers. It is a practical guide for industry practitioners rather than an academic body of knowledge.

Deck 1: Introduction to Events Management, and Managing Event Projects