HRT 3050: Event Planning Exam 1
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Describe what meetings are and who attends them. - CORRECT ANSWER Meetings
are gatherings for business, educational, or social purposes. Everyone can attend meetings.
A meeting is a group of two or more people. Generally, meetings involve an educational
aspect where the attendees sit in on a seminar and are being taught about a particular subject.
They are also allowed to socialize with other attendees at the meeting. Meetings generally do
not have an exhibit component but they may utilize things like slides for a presentation.
Describe TWO specific situations in which ethics may play a role in the MEEC industry. -
CORRECT ANSWER
What is the difference between trade shows and expositions? - CORRECT
ANSWER A trade show occurs when companies or representatives of companies come
together to promote their specific company, product, or services. These types of events are
generally not open to the public. If they are open to the public the event would be called a
consumer show and not a trade show. An exposition is more of a business-to-business
interaction. Generally in an exposition, they have a show floor or booths promoting the
business to each other business.
Trade shows are not open to the general public, while expositions are open to the public and
usually charge an admission fee.
Money! Someone has to pay.
What are SMERFs and describe some characteristics of attendees? - CORRECT
ANSWER SMERF in the hospitality industry stands for "Social, Military, Educational,
Religious, and Fraternal". These resemble clubs that you pay for like a sorority or fraternity.
These tend to be payments of larger amounts to join said club or organization.
Small associations comprise the SMERFs. People attending these meetings tend to pay their
own expenses and are very price-sensitive.
, A congress is an open discussion with an audience, panel and moderator. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Which of the following is a major division/segment of the hospitality and tourism industry? -
CORRECT ANSWER food and beverage
lodging
transportation
entertainment
attraction
Which of the following is NOT a top city where meetings are hosted? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER Los Angeles
Government meetings have fewer rules with regard to meeting planning than associations and
corporations. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) and Destinations Marketing Organizations (DMOs)
are recognized as interchangeable terms. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Which of the following is NOT an example of professional courtesy in MEEC? - CORRECT
ANSWER Be critical and ask for solutions rather than coming up with them on your
own
The only type of certification for MEEC professionals is the Certified Meeting Professional. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
Certifications may include CMM; CDME; CEM
Discussed in class and throughout the book. There are many certifications available
Describe five things/responsibilities DMOs can do/have for meeting professionals. Be sure to
use bullet points or numbers. - CORRECT ANSWER DMOs can help with meeting
facility availability—information on the availability of hotels, convention centers,and other
meeting
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Describe what meetings are and who attends them. - CORRECT ANSWER Meetings
are gatherings for business, educational, or social purposes. Everyone can attend meetings.
A meeting is a group of two or more people. Generally, meetings involve an educational
aspect where the attendees sit in on a seminar and are being taught about a particular subject.
They are also allowed to socialize with other attendees at the meeting. Meetings generally do
not have an exhibit component but they may utilize things like slides for a presentation.
Describe TWO specific situations in which ethics may play a role in the MEEC industry. -
CORRECT ANSWER
What is the difference between trade shows and expositions? - CORRECT
ANSWER A trade show occurs when companies or representatives of companies come
together to promote their specific company, product, or services. These types of events are
generally not open to the public. If they are open to the public the event would be called a
consumer show and not a trade show. An exposition is more of a business-to-business
interaction. Generally in an exposition, they have a show floor or booths promoting the
business to each other business.
Trade shows are not open to the general public, while expositions are open to the public and
usually charge an admission fee.
Money! Someone has to pay.
What are SMERFs and describe some characteristics of attendees? - CORRECT
ANSWER SMERF in the hospitality industry stands for "Social, Military, Educational,
Religious, and Fraternal". These resemble clubs that you pay for like a sorority or fraternity.
These tend to be payments of larger amounts to join said club or organization.
Small associations comprise the SMERFs. People attending these meetings tend to pay their
own expenses and are very price-sensitive.
, A congress is an open discussion with an audience, panel and moderator. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Which of the following is a major division/segment of the hospitality and tourism industry? -
CORRECT ANSWER food and beverage
lodging
transportation
entertainment
attraction
Which of the following is NOT a top city where meetings are hosted? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER Los Angeles
Government meetings have fewer rules with regard to meeting planning than associations and
corporations. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) and Destinations Marketing Organizations (DMOs)
are recognized as interchangeable terms. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Which of the following is NOT an example of professional courtesy in MEEC? - CORRECT
ANSWER Be critical and ask for solutions rather than coming up with them on your
own
The only type of certification for MEEC professionals is the Certified Meeting Professional. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
Certifications may include CMM; CDME; CEM
Discussed in class and throughout the book. There are many certifications available
Describe five things/responsibilities DMOs can do/have for meeting professionals. Be sure to
use bullet points or numbers. - CORRECT ANSWER DMOs can help with meeting
facility availability—information on the availability of hotels, convention centers,and other
meeting
