Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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When
an event aspires to be a symbol of the quality of its organization, facility, or destination, it can
qualify as a _______________________.
a. | mega-event | b. | hallmark
event | c. | special
event | d. | leisure
event | e. | symbol
event | | |
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_____________________ feature freestanding vendor displays, not held as part of a
convention, e.g., Hostex (held annually in Toronto).
a. | Conventions | b. | Conferences | c. | Trade shows | d. | Exhibitions | e. | Symposiums | | |
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______________________ is one method for holding one meeting at several locations
simultaneously. It is a way of bringing people together without the time and expense of long-distance
travel.
a. | Congress | b. | Forum | c. | Symposium | d. | Retreats | e. | Teleconferencing | | |
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____________ are small meetings held (usually) in remote locations to foster bonding
for intensive planning sessions, or simply to provide an opportunity to refocus.
a. | Forum | b. | Retreats | c. | Seminars | d. | Workshops | e. | Panels | | |
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Usually, meeting planning companies and incentive travel companies ________ use
travel agencies or tour operators; they deal ____________ with carriers, hotels, and other
suppliers.
a. | do / directly | b. | don’t / directly | c. | do / indirectly | d. | don’t / indirectly | | |
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The
association market is the better known and more visible segment of the meetings field and has certain
distinct characteristics. Identify which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the association
market.
a. | Attendance is
mandatory | b. | A tourist
attraction or resort is often chosen as a destination. | c. | A different destination is chosen each
year. | d. | Annual meetings
are planned two to five years in advance. | e. | They often
include exhibitions. | | |
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The
corporate market is the fastest growing segment of the conventions market and has certain distinct
characteristics. Identify which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the corporate
market.
a. | Travel and accommodation expenses are paid by the
corporation. | b. | The same
destination may be used year after year. | c. | Meetings are
held as the need arises. | d. | Attendance is
voluntary. | e. | The booking
period is shorter—often less than 1 year. | | |
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Who
provides on-the-scene assistance for corporations and associations holding meetings at a particular
location?
a. | Site destination selection companies | b. | Destination
management companies | c. | Travel agencies | d. | Corporate meeting planners | e. | Independent meeting planners | | |
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Who
is usually the meeting planner’s contact person in the hotel? a. | MNE | b. | MOD | c. | DMC | d. | Convention
service manager | e. | Event
manager | | |
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Whether events are planned or unplanned, each has an unique ambiance, which is the
result of several factors. Which of the following is NOT a factor determining the ambiance of an
event?
a. | Event budget | b. | Setting and design | c. | Program | d. | Staffing and participants | e. | Duration | | |
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