Deck 1: Introduction to the Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions Industry

Question 1

Which of the following is not a type of transportation?

A) Natural
B) Water
C) Air
D) Ground

Answer 1

Natural

Question 2

A meeting of many experts in a particular field, during which papers are presented and discussed by specialists on particular subjects with a view to making recommendations concerning theproblems under discussion is the APEX definition of:

A) Workshop
B) Gathering
C) Symposium
D) Congress

Answer 2

Symposium

Question 3

What is the definition of an Exhibition Manager?

A) A person who serves the coffee at a meeting
B) One who organizes and manages Conference Centers
C) One who organizes and manages Conventions
D) One who organizes and manages Trade Shows

Answer 3

One who organizes and manages Trade Shows

Question 4

What is the meaning of APEX?

A) Acceptance of Private Exempt
B) Advertising Producers Exemption
C) Accepted Practice Exchange
D) Association of Personal Expectancy

Question 5

The MEEC industry is large and touches virtually every aspect of the ________ Industry.

A) Legal
B) Hospitality
C) Trade
D) Hospital

Question 6

These events focus primarily on B2B Relationships.

A) Exhibitions
B) Trade Shows
C) Expositions
D) All of the above

Question 7

Small group sessions that are offered concurrently within an event are ________ Sessions.

A) Cut-out
B) Break-out
C) Break-up
D) Side

Question 8

The EIC stands for:

A) Expenditures In Conventions
B) Events Industry Council
C) Events Indirect Costs
D) Effects in Conferences

Question 9

In order to be considered a "world class city,"a community must possess a(n):

A) Exhibition center
B) Convention center
C) Stadium or arena for sports and events
D) B and C

Question 10

What group began the APEX initiative?

A) The Continental Congress
B) The CMP
C) The Events Industry Council
D) None of the above

Question 11

The PCMA published a guide to what quality for the MEEC Industry?

A) Fair costs
B) Ethics
C) Economy
D) Labor relations

Question 12

A display of products and/or services is an:

A) Exposition
B) Exhibition
C) Incentive event
D) A and B

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the major divisions of the hospitality industry?

A) Food and Beverage
B) Attractions
C) Meetings
D) Transportation

Question 14

In the United States in recent years, approximately how many MEEC-style events were held?

A) 1.8 billion
B) 1.8 trillion
C) 180,000
D) 1.8 million

Question 15

The APEX definition of a symposium is:

A) A broad term that can refer to a large meeting, an exhibition, or combination of the two.
B) A lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader.
C) A display of products or promotional material for the purposes of public relations, sales, and/or marketing.
D) A meeting of many experts in a particular field, during which papers are presented and discussed by specialists on particular subjects with a view to making recommendations concerning the problems under discussion.

Question 16

Which gathering involves a group of participants who study under an expert or professional?

A) Workshop
B) Seminar
C) Exhibition
D) Exposition

Question 17

Which of the following is not a career the text identifies with the MEEC industry?

A) Meeting Planner
B) Wedding Planner
C) Event Planner
D) Congressional Planner

Question 18

Which of the following is an expected result of the implementation of accepted practices in MEEC?

A) Lower taxes
B) Less profits
C) Better relations between countries
D) Enhanced customer service

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of the twelve domains of MBECS?

A) Project Management
B) Risk Management
C) Strategic Planning
D) All of the above are domains of MBECS.

Question 20

Which of the following is a career in the MEEC?

A) Governor
B) Senator
C) Wedding Planner
D) None of the above

Question 21

Exhibition Managers organize and manage Trade Shows.

Question 22

The industry encompassing meetings, conventions, expositions, and incentives contributed more than $400 billion impact to the U.S. economy.

Question 23

The CIC stands for the Customer Interest Council.

Question 24

APEX stands for the Accepted Practices Exchange.

Question 25

A Forum is defined as a meeting of a number of experts in a particular field, at which papers are presented and discussed by specialists on particular subjects.

Question 26

An Exhibition and an Exposition are basically defined as the same.

Question 27

A Symposium is an open discussion with an audience, panel, and moderator.

Question 28

An Institute is an in-depth instructional meeting providing intensive education on a subject.

Question 29

A Panel Discussion is an instructional technique using a group of people chosen to discuss a topic in the presence of an audience.

Question 30

The First Continental Congress in Philadelphia was not an example of a "formal meeting."

Question 31

The MBECS are divided into 32 domains or blocks.

Question 32

The CIC adopted MBECS for their new CMPIS and for the CMP Exam.

Question 33

The term "gathering"is the broadest and most generic term for MEEC events.

Question 34

The text argues that with the rise of technology and virtual gatherings, the days of face-to-face meetings are numbered.

Question 35

An event is defined as an organized meeting such as a meeting, convention, exhibition, special event, etc.

Question 36

Match the term to its definition as defined by the Terminology Panel of APEX, a part of the CIC.

-Meeting

A) A gathering of delegates, representatives, and members of a membership or industry organization convened for a common purpose
B) An event where the primary activity of the attendees is to attend educational sessions, participate in meetings / discussions, socialize, or attend other organized events.
C) An event at which products, services or promotional materials are displayed to attendees visiting exhibits on a show floor

Question 37

Match the term to its definition as defined by the Terminology Panel of APEX, a part of the CIC.

-Exhibition

A) A gathering of delegates, representatives, and members of a membership or industry organization convened for a common purpose
B) An event where the primary activity of the attendees is to attend educational sessions, participate in meetings / discussions, socialize, or attend other organized events.
C) An event at which products, services or promotional materials are displayed to attendees visiting exhibits on a show floor

Question 38

Match the term to its definition as defined by the Terminology Panel of APEX, a part of the CIC.

-Convention

A) A gathering of delegates, representatives, and members of a membership or industry organization convened for a common purpose
B) An event where the primary activity of the attendees is to attend educational sessions, participate in meetings / discussions, socialize, or attend other organized events.
C) An event at which products, services or promotional materials are displayed to attendees visiting exhibits on a show floor

Question 39

Match the term to its definition as defined by the Terminology Panel of APEX, a part of the CIC.

-Trade Show

A) A lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader.
B) A meeting of several persons for intensive discussion; an informal and public session of free discussion organized to take place between formal sessions
C) Small group session, panel, etc. offered concurrently within the event, formed to focus on specific subjects
D) A participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem, solving, and consultation
E) A general or formal meeting of an organization attended by representatives of its membership for the purpose of deciding legislative direction, policy matters, and so on.
F) The regular coming together of large
groups of individuals, generally to discuss
a particular subject.
G) An exhibition of products and / or services
held for members of a common or related
industry that is not open to the general
public.

Question 40

Match the term to its definition as defined by the Terminology Panel of APEX, a part of the CIC.

-Seminar

A) A lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader.
B) A meeting of several persons for intensive discussion; an informal and public session of free discussion organized to take place between formal sessions
C) Small group session, panel, etc. offered concurrently within the event, formed to focus on specific subjects
D) A participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem, solving, and consultation
E) A general or formal meeting of an organization attended by representatives of its membership for the purpose of deciding legislative direction, policy matters, and so on.
F) The regular coming together of large
groups of individuals, generally to discuss
a particular subject.
G) An exhibition of products and / or services
held for members of a common or related
industry that is not open to the general
public.

Question 41

Match the term to its definition as defined by the Terminology Panel of APEX, a part of the CIC.

-Workshop

A) A lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader.
B) A meeting of several persons for intensive discussion; an informal and public session of free discussion organized to take place between formal sessions
C) Small group session, panel, etc. offered concurrently within the event, formed to focus on specific subjects
D) A participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem, solving, and consultation
E) A general or formal meeting of an organization attended by representatives of its membership for the purpose of deciding legislative direction, policy matters, and so on.
F) The regular coming together of large
groups of individuals, generally to discuss
a particular subject.
G) An exhibition of products and / or services
held for members of a common or related
industry that is not open to the general
public.

Question 42

Match the term to its definition as defined by the Terminology Panel of APEX, a part of the CIC.

-Conference

A) A lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader.
B) A meeting of several persons for intensive discussion; an informal and public session of free discussion organized to take place between formal sessions
C) Small group session, panel, etc. offered concurrently within the event, formed to focus on specific subjects
D) A participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem, solving, and consultation
E) A general or formal meeting of an organization attended by representatives of its membership for the purpose of deciding legislative direction, policy matters, and so on.
F) The regular coming together of large
groups of individuals, generally to discuss
a particular subject.
G) An exhibition of products and / or services
held for members of a common or related
industry that is not open to the general
public.

Question 43

Match the term to its definition as defined by the Terminology Panel of APEX, a part of the CIC.

-Break-Out Session

A) A lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader.
B) A meeting of several persons for intensive discussion; an informal and public session of free discussion organized to take place between formal sessions
C) Small group session, panel, etc. offered concurrently within the event, formed to focus on specific subjects
D) A participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem, solving, and consultation
E) A general or formal meeting of an organization attended by representatives of its membership for the purpose of deciding legislative direction, policy matters, and so on.
F) The regular coming together of large
groups of individuals, generally to discuss
a particular subject.
G) An exhibition of products and / or services
held for members of a common or related
industry that is not open to the general
public.

Question 44

Match the term to its definition as defined by the Terminology Panel of APEX, a part of the CIC.

-Assembly

A) A lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader.
B) A meeting of several persons for intensive discussion; an informal and public session of free discussion organized to take place between formal sessions
C) Small group session, panel, etc. offered concurrently within the event, formed to focus on specific subjects
D) A participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem, solving, and consultation
E) A general or formal meeting of an organization attended by representatives of its membership for the purpose of deciding legislative direction, policy matters, and so on.
F) The regular coming together of large
groups of individuals, generally to discuss
a particular subject.
G) An exhibition of products and / or services
held for members of a common or related
industry that is not open to the general
public.

Question 45

Match the term to its definition as defined by the Terminology Panel of APEX, a part of the CIC.

-Congress

A) A lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader.
B) A meeting of several persons for intensive discussion; an informal and public session of free discussion organized to take place between formal sessions
C) Small group session, panel, etc. offered concurrently within the event, formed to focus on specific subjects
D) A participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem, solving, and consultation
E) A general or formal meeting of an organization attended by representatives of its membership for the purpose of deciding legislative direction, policy matters, and so on.
F) The regular coming together of large
groups of individuals, generally to discuss
a particular subject.
G) An exhibition of products and / or services
held for members of a common or related
industry that is not open to the general
public.

Question 46

Briefly discuss three reasons why people hold meetings.

Question 47

Explain the differences between natural attractions and person-made attractions, giving examples.

Question 48

Identify three trends / best practices for the MEEC industry for the future according to the text.