Question 1

An assembly for the discussion of common concerns that features experts in a given field who take opposite sides of an issue in a panel discussion and includes the opportunity for audience participation is known as a: 
• forum 
• seminar 
• clinic 
• symposium

Accepted Answer

• forum

Question 2

Meeting planners and conventioneers have recognized the _____________ Convention Center as the most desirable convention destination in the world. 
• Hawaii 
• Las Vegas 
• San Francisco 
• New York City

Accepted Answer

• Hawaii

Question 3

A workshop type educational experience where attendees learn by doing is known as a: 
• forum 
• seminar 
• clinic 
• symposium

Accepted Answer

• clinic

Question 4

A client wishes to hold a meeting where there will be a small number of people all who will be taking notes and who need to be seated at a block rectangular table. What type of meeting room set-up would you suggest? 
• Classroom 
• Theater style 
• Board room 
• Banquet

Accepted Answer

The answer of A client wishes to hold a meeting...

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary responsibilities of the CVB? 
• To enhance the image of tourism in the local city/area. 
• To market the local area and encourage people to stay longer. 
• To encourage tourists to partake in the historic, recreational and other opportunities the city offers. 
• To provide complimentary meeting planning services for all association meetings held in the city.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT one...

Question 6

A person that contracts out their services to (or work for) associations and corporations and plan meetings down to the last detail is: 
• a meeting planner 
• a conventioneer 
• an event attendee 
• a sales manager

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person that contracts out their services...

Question 7

A FAM trip is designed to: 
• provide a relaxing time for a meeting planner after a trade show has concluded 
• familiarize a meeting planner with the site prior to booking an event 
• to relax the meeting planner prior to the event 
• for spouses attending a conference who have free time during meetings

Accepted Answer

The answer of A FAM trip is designed to: 
•...

Question 8

A lecture and a dialog that allows participants to share experiences in a particular field is a: 
• clinic 
• workshop 
• seminar 
• symposium

Accepted Answer

The answer of A lecture and a dialog that allows...

Question 9

What is the primary responsibility of the Convention and Visitors Bureau? 
• develop an infrastructure for the city 
• increase government involvement in the hospitality industry 
• generate and increase revenue in the city 
• increase the general population of the city

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the primary responsibility of the...

Question 10

A small group led by a facilitator or trainer that generally includes exercises to enhance skills or develop knowledge of a specific topic is known as a: 
• clinic 
• workshop 
• forum 
• seminar

Accepted Answer

The answer of A small group led by a facilitator...

Question 11

Which of the following positions would be the least likely member of a destination management company? 
• Audio-visual specialist 
• Account manager 
• Chef 
• Operations manager

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following positions would be...

Question 12

A service organization within the visitor industry that offers a host of programs and services to meet clients needs is known as a: 
• Destination Management Company 
• Convention and Visitors Bureau 
• Convention and Exposition Center 
• Service Contractor

Accepted Answer

The answer of A service organization within the visitor industry...

Question 13

A service contractor is hired by the: 
• Convention and visitors bureau 
• Sales manager 
• Executive Chef 
• Exposition show manager

Accepted Answer

The answer of A service contractor is hired by the:...

Question 14

After the main meeting, the meeting planner would like attendees to attend smaller break out sessions designed to provide more detail instructions about the company's products and participants will be taking extensive notes. What type of meeting room set-up would you suggest? 
• Classroom 
• Theater style 
• Board room 
• Hollow square

Accepted Answer

The answer of After the main meeting, the meeting planner...

Question 15

Which group (market sector) has the greatest percentage of convention center utilization? 
• Government and social services 
• Professional and trade shows 
• Religious events 
• Educational events

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which group (market sector) has the greatest...

Question 16

Associations date back many centuries and their roots can be found in the _____________ of the Middle Ages. 
• guilds 
• restaurants 
• kings court 
• castles

Accepted Answer

The answer of Associations date back many centuries and their...

Question 17

When choosing a location for an association meeting all of the following are important considerations except: 
• availability of hotel facilities 
• distance attendees must travel 
• shopping opportunities 
• food and beverage

Accepted Answer

The answer of When choosing a location for an association...

Question 18

The sales manager is meeting with the meeting planner for a large convention, the meeting planner would like for the audience to be able to see the main stage but does not feel that note taking by participants will be a requirement. What type of meeting room set-up would you suggest? 
• Classroom 
• Theater style 
• Board room 
• Banquet

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sales manager is meeting with the...

Question 19

The first association in the United States was formed in Rhode Island in the 18^th centuries and was comprised of which group? • Bankers • Restauranteurs • Candlemakers • Teachers

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first association in the United States...

Question 20

Incentive houses work with companies to: 
• provide free vacations for all employees 
• set up incentive plans for company employees to motivate them 
• create competitions between departments to see who can generate the most sales 
• design T-shirts and other promotional items to give to clients

Accepted Answer

The answer of Incentive houses work with companies to: 
•...

Quiz 14: Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions

An assembly for the discussion of common concerns that features experts in a given field who take opposite sides of an issue in a panel discussion and includes the opportunity for audience participation is known as a: • forum • seminar • clinic • symposium

Meeting planners and conventioneers have recognized the _____________ Convention Center as the most desirable convention destination in the world. • Hawaii • Las Vegas • San Francisco • New York City

A workshop type educational experience where attendees learn by doing is known as a: • forum • seminar • clinic • symposium

A client wishes to hold a meeting where there will be a small number of people all who will be taking notes and who need to be seated at a block rectangular table. What type of meeting room set-up would you suggest? • Classroom • Theater style • Board room • Banquet

A person that contracts out their services to (or work for) associations and corporations and plan meetings down to the last detail is: • a meeting planner • a conventioneer • an event attendee • a sales manager

A lecture and a dialog that allows participants to share experiences in a particular field is a: • clinic • workshop • seminar • symposium

What is the primary responsibility of the Convention and Visitors Bureau? • develop an infrastructure for the city • increase government involvement in the hospitality industry • generate and increase revenue in the city • increase the general population of the city

A small group led by a facilitator or trainer that generally includes exercises to enhance skills or develop knowledge of a specific topic is known as a: • clinic • workshop • forum • seminar

Which of the following positions would be the least likely member of a destination management company? • Audio-visual specialist • Account manager • Chef • Operations manager

A service organization within the visitor industry that offers a host of programs and services to meet clients needs is known as a: • Destination Management Company • Convention and Visitors Bureau • Convention and Exposition Center • Service Contractor

A service contractor is hired by the: • Convention and visitors bureau • Sales manager • Executive Chef • Exposition show manager

Which group (market sector) has the greatest percentage of convention center utilization? • Government and social services • Professional and trade shows • Religious events • Educational events

Associations date back many centuries and their roots can be found in the _____________ of the Middle Ages. • guilds • restaurants • kings court • castles

When choosing a location for an association meeting all of the following are important considerations except: • availability of hotel facilities • distance attendees must travel • shopping opportunities • food and beverage

The first association in the United States was formed in Rhode Island in the 18th centuries and was comprised of which group? • Bankers • Restauranteurs • Candlemakers • Teachers

The first association in the United States was formed in Rhode Island in the 18^th centuries and was comprised of which group? • Bankers • Restauranteurs • Candlemakers • Teachers