Event Exam 1 Study Sheets 2026 – Comprehensive Notes and Practice
Material
Which of the following trends in the MEEC industry is likely to be the greatest reason why event
planning professionals need to plan develop contingency plans, risk management strategies and
appropriate safeguards for their attendees health and well-being? - correct answer ✔✔
Growing globalization in the industry
You have been asked to develop a one-time event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
founding of a local company. This is known as a(n)______________. - correct answer ✔✔
Special Event
KSAs stands for "Knowledge, Skills and _____" - correct answer ✔✔ Abilities
In 2011 the Meetings and Business Events Competency Standards (MBECS) were released. The
twelve main categories (domains) covered all of the following topics in event planning, EXCEPT
_______________ management. - correct answer ✔✔ Social Media
The entire 100 MBECS skills and subskills can be divided into three sets that generally follow an
individual's career path from an entry level position (coordinator), to a management role
(manager) and ultimately to the executive level, (___________). - correct answer ✔✔ Director
According to your text's report of the Economic Significance of Meetings to the U.S. Economy
study, over 200 million people in the US participate in conventions, conferences, congresses,
trade shows and exhibitions, incentive events and corporate/business meetings. - correct
answer ✔✔ True
MEEC Planning - correct answer ✔✔ Determining or figuring out in advance what you want to
do and how you will do it
, What does MEEC stand for? - correct answer ✔✔ Meetings, Expositions, Events, Conventions
Meeting - correct answer ✔✔ An event where the primary activity of the participants is to
attend education sessions, participate in discussions, social functions or attend organized events
Exposition - correct answer ✔✔ An event at which products, services or promotional materials
are displayed in exhibits
- Open to public
- Usually requiring an entrance fee
- b2b relationships
Events - correct answer ✔✔ An organized occasion such as a meeting, convention, exhibits,
special events, gala, etc
- Often composed of several different, yet, related functions
Conventions - correct answer ✔✔ Gathering of delegates, representatives, and members of a
membership or industry organization convened for a common purpose.
- typically recurring events with specific, established timing.
5 things about an Event Professional - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Long Hours
2. High Levels of Stress
3. Travel
4. Always being connected
5. Variety
Current Trends of MEEC - correct answer ✔✔ - Growing globalization
- Growing concern of safety and security
Material
Which of the following trends in the MEEC industry is likely to be the greatest reason why event
planning professionals need to plan develop contingency plans, risk management strategies and
appropriate safeguards for their attendees health and well-being? - correct answer ✔✔
Growing globalization in the industry
You have been asked to develop a one-time event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
founding of a local company. This is known as a(n)______________. - correct answer ✔✔
Special Event
KSAs stands for "Knowledge, Skills and _____" - correct answer ✔✔ Abilities
In 2011 the Meetings and Business Events Competency Standards (MBECS) were released. The
twelve main categories (domains) covered all of the following topics in event planning, EXCEPT
_______________ management. - correct answer ✔✔ Social Media
The entire 100 MBECS skills and subskills can be divided into three sets that generally follow an
individual's career path from an entry level position (coordinator), to a management role
(manager) and ultimately to the executive level, (___________). - correct answer ✔✔ Director
According to your text's report of the Economic Significance of Meetings to the U.S. Economy
study, over 200 million people in the US participate in conventions, conferences, congresses,
trade shows and exhibitions, incentive events and corporate/business meetings. - correct
answer ✔✔ True
MEEC Planning - correct answer ✔✔ Determining or figuring out in advance what you want to
do and how you will do it
, What does MEEC stand for? - correct answer ✔✔ Meetings, Expositions, Events, Conventions
Meeting - correct answer ✔✔ An event where the primary activity of the participants is to
attend education sessions, participate in discussions, social functions or attend organized events
Exposition - correct answer ✔✔ An event at which products, services or promotional materials
are displayed in exhibits
- Open to public
- Usually requiring an entrance fee
- b2b relationships
Events - correct answer ✔✔ An organized occasion such as a meeting, convention, exhibits,
special events, gala, etc
- Often composed of several different, yet, related functions
Conventions - correct answer ✔✔ Gathering of delegates, representatives, and members of a
membership or industry organization convened for a common purpose.
- typically recurring events with specific, established timing.
5 things about an Event Professional - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Long Hours
2. High Levels of Stress
3. Travel
4. Always being connected
5. Variety
Current Trends of MEEC - correct answer ✔✔ - Growing globalization
- Growing concern of safety and security
