Question 1

Convention and Visitors Bureaus are the major players in the convention industry representing the following industry sectors:

Accepted Answer

Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) play a pivotal role in the convention industry by representing a broad range of sectors including transportation, hotels and motels, restaurants, attractions, and suppliers. These sectors are essential for supporting conventions and meetings, providing the necessary infrastructure, services, and amenities to ensure successful events.

Question 2

This is an example on the list of meeting planning process:

Accepted Answer

Needs analysis and budgeting are crucial initial steps in the meeting planning process to determine the objectives and financial constraints. Site inspection is also essential to ensure the venue meets the event's requirements.

Question 3

Income for a meeting, convention, or exposition comes from the following except:

Accepted Answer

The sale of on-site snacks is typically not considered a primary source of income for meetings, conventions, or expositions, as these events usually rely on registration fees, exhibitor fees, event sponsor contributions, and company or organization sponsorship and advertising for their main revenue streams.

Question 4

Convention and Visitors Bureaus represent the local businesses by acting as the sales team for the city. Which of the following is not one of their responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

Convention and Visitors Bureaus primarily focus on promoting tourism and may not directly conduct feasibility studies for development projects, which is typically the responsibility of city planning or development organizations.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about the timing and lead time of association conventions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true...

Question 6

Incentive trips have the following features except for:

Accepted Answer

The most popular destination for incentive trips can vary greatly depending on the company, industry, and current travel trends, making it incorrect to assert that South America is the most popular destination universally.

Question 7

Corporations in various industries hold meetings mostly for the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

Corporations hold meetings for team building, sales, educating and training, and introducing new products, but promotion of products is typically done through marketing and advertising, not meetings.

Question 8

The most important interaction for a meeting planner on site inspections is normally with the following personnel except:

Accepted Answer

The most important interactions for a meeting planner during site inspections typically involve those directly responsible for the execution and support of the event, such as catering/banquet/conference associates, front line associates, and the service manager. The general manager of the hotel, while important, is usually more removed from the specific details and day-to-day operations relevant to the meeting planner's needs.

Question 9

Conference centers are designed to feature the following characteristics except:

Accepted Answer

Conference centers typically focus on accommodating smaller, executive meetings and ensuring the effectiveness and comfort of meetings, rather than seeking mega-scale conventions.

Question 10

The convention centers normally generate revenue from the following sources except:

Accepted Answer

Sales of exhibit products are typically not a revenue source for convention centers themselves; this revenue usually goes to the exhibitors or companies displaying their products at the convention, not to the convention center. Convention centers earn from services like food and beverage sales, vending machines, renting out spaces, and concession stand rentals.

Question 11

Association meeting planners usually consider the following factors when choosing meeting places, except:

Accepted Answer

Proximity to the headquarters of the association is not typically a primary concern when choosing meeting places for association meetings. The main factors usually include transportation costs, ease of transportation, distance from attendees, and the availability of hotels and facilities at the destination. These factors are considered to ensure accessibility, convenience, and suitable accommodations for all attendees, regardless of the location of the association's headquarters.

Question 12

The last factor to evaluate when selecting a meeting site is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The last factor to evaluate when selecting...

Question 13

Which of the following is the least important attribute that an incentive meeting planner looks for?

Accepted Answer

Availability of suites for the meeting attendees is generally considered less important compared to factors like sightseeing opportunities, climate, and recreational facilities, which directly impact the overall experience and attractiveness of the destination for incentive meetings.

Question 14

The main types of meeting setups are the following except:

Accepted Answer

Balcony style is not a recognized type of meeting setup. The common types include classroom, theater, and boardroom styles, which are designed for different purposes and group sizes in a professional setting.

Question 15

Which of the following is not true about social, military, educational, religious, and fraternal groups SMERF)?

Accepted Answer

Members of SMERF groups are not typically paid to attend meetings; instead, these groups are known for seeking value and flexibility in planning events, often filling hotels and venues during off-peak times due to their price sensitivity and scheduling flexibility.

Question 16

All of the following are typical decision- makers for site selection for U.S. association meetings except:

Accepted Answer

The eldest member of the association is not typically involved in the decision-making process for site selection for U.S. association meetings. Instead, decisions are usually made by association executives, board of directors' chairpersons or members, and site committee chairpersons, who have specific roles and responsibilities related to the organization's operations and event planning.

Question 17

The following is not the type of associations that participate in meetings, conventions and expositions:

Accepted Answer

Tourists' associations typically do not participate in meetings, conventions, and expositions as organizers or primary participants. These events are usually organized by or for specific industries, professions, or interest groups to facilitate networking, education, and business development, rather than by associations focused on tourism.

Question 18

A board meeting:

Accepted Answer

Board meetings are a requirement for most organizations, typically held annually to discuss and review the company's performance, strategy, and other critical decisions. The other options are not universally true for board meetings.

Question 19

Meetings can take any one of the following forms except:

Accepted Answer

A booth is not a form of meeting; it is typically a stand or stall at an exhibition or fair where goods or information are displayed or sold, unlike the other options which are formats for gatherings focused on discussion, presentation, or training.

Question 20

Associations are the independent political forces for industries that offer the following benefits except:

Accepted Answer

Associations primarily focus on education, advocacy, marketing, and networking opportunities for their members. They do not typically offer direct financial incentives, as their main role is to support and represent the industry or profession they serve, rather than to provide financial benefits.

Quiz 9: Conventions, Meetings and Expositions