Deck 3: Developing and Implementing the Event Plan

Question 1

Research (data) + design =

A) Planned successful outcomes
B) Fewer risks
C) Greater opportunities
D) Increased profits

Answer 1

Planned successful outcomes

Question 2

The senses involved in the five-card draw are all of the following except:

A) Smell
B) Visual
C) Sensualization
D) Tactile

Answer 2

Sensualization

Question 3

If you are designing an event for a corporation that wishes to promote guest recall of the company logo, the predominate sense should be:

A) Visual
B) Smell
C) Tactile
D) Auditory

Answer 3

Visual

Question 4

If your event has 3000 square feet/meters of available dance floor how many persons may be accommodated for dancing?

A) 500
B) 200
C) 400
D) 300

Question 5

If a guest arrives without an invitation they should be directed to the:

A) Office
B) Courtesy table
C) Back room
D) None of the above

Question 6

To improve audience sight lines and encourage greater interaction between speaker and audience members:

A) Curve the chairs for optimum theater or classroom style set up
B) Straighten the chairs for better viewing
C) Stagger the chairs for clearer views
D) Add seat cushions

Question 7

When designing a parade float you should consider all of the following, except:

A) What does the parade committee or organization allow in terms of size, materials, and thematic design?
B) Under what meteorological conditions and in what climate will the float be used
C) Will the float appear on television
D) How many pot holes appear per block

Question 8

The vertical pedestal that holds a flower arrangement in the center of the banquet table is referred to by florists as a:

A) Stick
B) Upright stand
C) Lifter
D) Epergne

Question 9

The appropriate décor, entertainment, and food/beverages for a Mardi
Gras theme party may be:

A) Purple, green, and blue balloons, an accordion player, and Spaghetti Alfredo
B) Red, white, and gold balloons, a rock band, and French cuisine
C) Purple, green, and gold balloons, a jazz band, and Creole cuisine
D) None of the above

Question 10

Research for an event may be:

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) A & B
D) None of the above

Question 11

Secondary research includes:

A) Second rate research
B) Research previously conducted
C) Second hand research
D) None of the above

Question 12

Primary research is:

A) Original research you conduct to determine the feasibility of a planned event
B) New research
C) Research conducted for the first time
D) All of the above

Question 13

One key source of information for event planning is:

A) The Internet
B) The phone book
C) Participation in industry organizations
D) A & C

Question 14

To design an appropriate event theme, it is important to know:

A) Popular culture trends
B) Historical periods
C) The destination of the event
D) All of the above

Question 15

Typical themes for events may include:

A) Popular television and film productions
B) The destination itself (New York, Hollywood, etc.)
C) A & B
D) None of the above

Question 16

An effective strategic plan for your event will include:

A) Mission
B) Vision
C) A & B
D) Mission and vision that is aligned with the events parent organization mission and vision

Question 17

The timeline for your event is constructed in:

A) Chronological order by date
B) Phases such as research, design, planning, coordination and evaluation
C) A & B
D) Microsoft Word

Question 18

The timeline should include:

A) Critical dates
B) Tasks
C) Responsible persons
D) All of the above

Question 19

Research for planned events is:

A) Critically important
B) Marginally important
C) Not important at all
D) Dangerous

Question 20

The event time line enables you to:

A) Achieve your event goals and objectives efficiently
B) Assign event roles
C) Specify event tasks
D) All of the above