Question 1

Research (data) + design =
A) Planned successful outcomes
B) Fewer risks
C) Greater opportunities
D) Increased profits

Accepted Answer

Research (data) provides information about the market, customers, and competition. Design uses this information to create products and services that meet the needs of the market. This combination of research and design leads to 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

Accepted Answer

C

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

Accepted Answer

Visual stimuli are most effective for promoting recall of logos, as logos are primarily visual symbols.

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of If your event has 3000 square feet/meters...

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a guest arrives without an invitation...

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

Accepted Answer

Curving the chairs in a theater or classroom style setup helps improve sight lines and encourages interaction by allowing more audience members to have a direct view of the speaker and each other.

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

Accepted Answer

The number of potholes per block is not typically a consideration when designing a parade float, as the parade route is usually planned to avoid such obstacles.

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

Accepted Answer

An epergne is a type of ornamental centerpiece that is often used to hold flowers or fruit, making it the correct term for the vertical pedestal described.

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

Accepted Answer

Mardi Gras is traditionally associated with the colors purple, green, and gold, jazz music, and Creole cuisine, which aligns with option C.

Question 10

Research for an event may be:
A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) A & B
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Research for an event can involve both primary research (collecting new data) and secondary research (using existing data).

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Secondary research involves the use of existing research data that was previously collected by others.

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

Accepted Answer

Primary research involves collecting new data directly from sources for the first time, making all the options correct.

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

Accepted Answer

The Internet and participation in industry organizations are both key sources of information for event planning. The Internet provides access to a wealth of information on venues, vendors, and other resources. Participation in industry organizations allows event planners to network with other professionals and learn about best practices.

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

Accepted Answer

Knowing popular culture trends, historical periods, and the destination of the event helps in creating a theme that is relevant, engaging, and suitable for the audience and location.

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

Accepted Answer

Themes for events often draw inspiration from popular television and film productions as well as the destination itself, making both options A and B correct.

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

Accepted Answer

An effective strategic plan should align the event's mission and vision with that of the parent organization to ensure consistency and support overarching goals.

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The timeline for your event is constructed...

Question 18

The timeline should include:
A) Critical dates
B) Tasks
C) Responsible persons
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive timeline should include critical dates, tasks, and responsible persons to ensure clarity and accountability in project management.

Question 19

Research for planned events is:
A) Critically important
B) Marginally important
C) Not important at all
D) Dangerous

Accepted Answer

Research for planned events is critically important as it helps in understanding the audience, logistics, potential challenges, and ensures the event's success.

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

Accepted Answer

An event timeline helps in achieving goals, assigning roles, and specifying tasks, making all options correct.

Quiz 3: Developing and Implementing the Event Plan

Research (data) + design =

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Research for an event may be:

Secondary research includes:

Primary research is:

One key source of information for event planning is:

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

Typical themes for events may include:

An effective strategic plan for your event will include:

The timeline for your event is constructed in:

The timeline should include:

Research for planned events is:

The event time line enables you to: