Question 1

A DMC does not require ________.

Accepted Answer

A DMC does not require extensive capital because it is a decentralized manufacturing concept that relies on a network of independent suppliers and manufacturers.

Question 2

DMC management companies are hired by meeting planners to ________ important corporate and association gatherings.

Accepted Answer

DMC (Destination Management Companies) are hired by meeting planners to provide local knowledge and expertise as well as experience and resources, which are covered in options A and B.

Question 3

Which of these items is not typically considered and addressed by a DMC in the proposal stage?

Accepted Answer

Research and development is typically not considered and addressed by a DMC in the proposal stage.

Question 4

A professional management company specializing in the design and delivery of events, activities, tours, staffing, and transportation that utilizes extensive local knowledge, expertise, and resourcesis called a:

Accepted Answer

A Destination Management Company (DMC) specializes in the design and delivery of events, activities, tours, staffing, and transportation, leveraging extensive local knowledge, expertise, and resources.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a service that a DMC offers?

Accepted Answer

DMCs (Destination Management Companies) typically offer services related to organizing and facilitating events, activities, tours, transportation, and entertainment for groups visiting a particular area. They do not usually provide actual sleeping rooms themselves; instead, they work with hotels and other accommodation providers to secure lodging for their clients.

Question 6

National sales meetings, training meetings, product introductions, and dealer/customer meetings are all examples of what type of meeting?

Accepted Answer

These are all examples of corporate meetings, which are internal or external gatherings organized by a business or corporation for a variety of purposes including strategy discussions, training, product launches, and building relationships with dealers or customers.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a segment of the DMC Signature Events?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are segments of the DMC Signature Events, so none of them is not a segment.

Question 8

DMCs do not serve:

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Field staff includes all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Field staff typically refers to employees who work outside of the traditional office environment, directly interacting with clients or customers in various locations. Concierge services are usually based within hotels or corporate buildings, assisting guests or employees with personal tasks and inquiries, thus not fitting the typical definition of field staff. Tour guides, airport "meet and greet" staff, and hospitality desk staff, on the other hand, directly engage with clients in various locations, making them part of field staff.

Question 10

PCO stands for:

Accepted Answer

PCO stands for Professional Congress Organizers, who specialize in planning and managing conferences, especially large ones that require a high level of expertise.

Question 11

A DMC's suppliers:

Accepted Answer

A Destination Management Company (DMC) works closely with its suppliers who are considered partners in delivering the final program content to the client. This includes various services such as transportation, activities, tours, and events that are part of the overall program offered by the DMC. Suppliers do not directly determine logistics or provide services directly to the client without the DMC's coordination.

Question 12

The basic steps in the business process before a DMC is hired include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following is a service that a DMC offers?

Accepted Answer

DMCs (Destination Management Companies) specialize in professional services for the planning and implementation of out-of-town event programs and services. These services often include creative itineraries, budgeting, and resource management, but do not typically include providing financial support or actual hotel rooms directly; they negotiate and manage these aspects on behalf of their clients instead.

Question 14

An RFP is a:

Accepted Answer

An RFP, or Request For Proposal, is a document that an organization posts to elicit bids from potential vendors for a desired IT solution. It specifies what the customer is looking for and establishes evaluation criteria for assessing proposals.

Question 15

A(n) ________ is organized to recognize and reward employees who have reached or exceeded company targets.

Accepted Answer

An incentive-based event is specifically organized to recognize and reward employees who have achieved or surpassed company goals, serving as a motivational tool to encourage high performance.

Question 16

Which of the following was a term originally used for DMC's?

Accepted Answer

The term "ground operators" was originally used for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) to describe their role in providing local services and logistics on the ground for travel programs and events.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a sample corporate program that a DMC would work on?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

ADMEI stands for:

Accepted Answer

ADMEI stands for Association of Destination Management Executives International, focusing on the professional development and representation of destination management executives.

Question 19

DMC stands for Destination Management Conference.

Accepted Answer

DMC stands for Destination Management Company, which specializes in the organization and logistics of services and activities for travelers in a specific destination.

Question 20

DMO stands for Destination Marketing Organization.

Accepted Answer

A Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) is an organization that promotes a location as an attractive travel destination.

Quiz 7: Destination Management Companies