CMP EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2023
What is the 2 x 8 rule? - Correct answer-The first row of audience should be 2 times the
height of the screen, the last row should be no more than 8 times the height of the
screen.
What is an ex-gratia payment? - Correct answer-A bribe to customs
What are some accomodations you can offer to a vision-impaired attendee - Correct
answer-Tactile Maps
Interpreter
Alternative Media (Braille, Large Print, Audiotape)
Who is responsible for ensuring ADA accesibility - Correct answer-Organizer is
responsible for program
Venue is responsible for venue
What are the two methods for building a budget? - Correct answer-1. Zero based: no
history, based on potential income/expenses
2. Incremental: based on past and potential figures
Name and define the three types of event costs - Correct answer-Variable: based on #
of attendees
Fixed: Independent of # of attendees
Indirect: Organizational expenses related to event
What is the formula for setting registration costs based on a fixed number of attendees?
- Correct answer-Divide fixed costs by number of attendees, then add variable cost per
attendee.
What is the formula for the number of attendees needed to break even? - Correct
answer-Subtract variable cost per attendee from registration fee, then divide fixed costs
by that number.
How do you add a fixed profit when doing an event income analysis? - Correct answer-
Add the amount of profit to fixed costs before calculating registration fee or number of
attendees needed to break even.
How do you add a % profit when doing an event income analysis? - Correct answer-
Multiply the registration fee or number of registrants by the % of profit needed.
,What is buying forward? - Correct answer-Exhanging the needed amount on money to
the necessary currency at a known exchange rate to avoid negative shifts
What are the two main tax issues for international events? - Correct answer-1. Will
attendees and host org. need to pay taxes at home due to int'l location
2. Will attendees and host org. need to pay taxes to int'l country
What is the VAT? - Correct answer-Value Added Tax. This is charged on the value
added to an item by the manufacturer. It's charged on the difference between the cost of
manufacture and the cost charged to the end buyer. Charged by different countries, at
different rates, for different items. Not charged when event will break even.
What are the two types of accounting? - Correct answer-Cash and Accrual.
In cash accounting, when are income and expenses recorded? - Correct answer-Time
of transaction
(ie: when the registrant first registers for the meeting)
In accrual accounting, when are income and expenses recorded? - Correct answer-
Time actually incurred
(ie: registration fees are recognized in month of event)
What type of accounting is used for meetings? - Correct answer-Accrual. It gives a
better idea of where assets stand at any given time.
Which accounting method recognized accounts receivable/ payable - Correct answer-
Accrual. It treats accounts payable and cash expenses as depreciation.
What does a balance sheet show? - Correct answer-Overall net worth at a given time
What does an income statement show? - Correct answer-Profit and loss over a period
of time
What does a cash-flow statement show? - Correct answer-Core operations, Investing,
Financing
What does a spreadsheet control report show? - Correct answer-Antinipated income
and expenses by month.
What is a chart of accounts? - Correct answer-A list of all income and expense line
items with account numbers
What are some organizational factors what can affect a budget? - Correct answer-Local
ordinances and taxes, Labor, Legal issues, Risk management, Staffing, Volunteer
worker available, VIP travel, Different registration rates for members.
,What should you use to convey to the facility exactly what should be charged to the
master bill? - Correct answer-A Master account authorization sheet
What are three types of signage? - Correct answer-Directional
Identification
Informational
What are two examples of quick sets? - Correct answer-1. Crescent Rounds to Banquet
Seating
2. General Session to Two regular session rooms
How far from a stage should the first row of audience start? - Correct answer-6 feet or
twice the height of the screen (if using one)
What are three key principles of room set - Correct answer-1. Minimize straight row
seating
2. Set to long side of room
3. Avoid center aisles
When would you use a T-shape setup? - Correct answer-Small banquet event with
speaker
What is a two-tier setup - Correct answer-A u-shape or boardroom set surrounded by
additional seating on risers. Uses a lot of space.
How far from a shared corned should chairs be set? - Correct answer-1 foot
what are the meeting size limits for a hollow square setup? - Correct answer-15-30
attendees
whats the max size for a u-shape set? - Correct answer-24 attendees
what are the meeting size limits for a boardroom set? - Correct answer-14 attendees
How much space should be left between rounds in a banquet event with no
wheelchairs? - Correct answer-5 feet
How much space should be left between rounds or rows in an event where and
attendee has a wheelchair? - Correct answer-6 feet
In a classroom set, how much space should there be between the back of a table in one
row and the front of the table in the row behind it? - Correct answer-3.5 feet
In a classroom set, how must table space does each attendee need? - Correct answer-
2 feet, or
2.5 feet if using computers or binders
, How many people can be seated at a 72" round? Include the numbers for comfortable
seating, maximum seating, and totally uncomfortable seating. - Correct answer-10
(comfort), 11 (max), 12 (uncomfortable)
How many people can be seated at a 66" round? Include the numbers for comfortable
seating, maximum seating, and totally uncomfortable seating. - Correct answer-9
(comfort), 10 (max), 11 (uncomfortable)
How many people can be seated at a 60" round? Include the numbers for comfortable
seating, maximum seating, and totally uncomfortable seating. - Correct answer-8
(comfort), 9 (max), 10 (uncomfortable)
In a classroom set, how must table space does an attendee in a wheelchair need? -
Correct answer-3-3.5 feet
How many square feet per person do you need for a schoolroom set? - Correct answer-
17-22 sq. ft.
What's the maximum number of seats per row and rows per section that you should use
in a theatre set? - Correct answer-14
In a theatre set, how much space should be left between adjacent chairs in a row? -
Correct answer-2" minimum. 4-6" is preferable.
How many square feet per person for theatre set? - Correct answer-10-13 sq. ft.
How many square feet per person for reception? - Correct answer-9-10 sq. ft.
What are items to look at when assessing a room? - Correct answer-"Lighting,
Temperature Controls, Soundproofing, Obstructions, Ambient Noise, Quality of Airwalls,
Obstructions, Location of restrooms"
What is a mic-level connection? - Correct answer-Mic is plugged directly into the wall.
How many mics are needed for an interactive session? - Correct answer-Panel = 1 mic
per person
What is the max number of wireless mics per room? - Correct answer-6
How many mics do you need in a panel? - Correct answer-1 mic for every two panel
members
Name the two directionalities for microphones - Correct answer-Omnidirectional and
Unidirectional
ANSWERS 2023
What is the 2 x 8 rule? - Correct answer-The first row of audience should be 2 times the
height of the screen, the last row should be no more than 8 times the height of the
screen.
What is an ex-gratia payment? - Correct answer-A bribe to customs
What are some accomodations you can offer to a vision-impaired attendee - Correct
answer-Tactile Maps
Interpreter
Alternative Media (Braille, Large Print, Audiotape)
Who is responsible for ensuring ADA accesibility - Correct answer-Organizer is
responsible for program
Venue is responsible for venue
What are the two methods for building a budget? - Correct answer-1. Zero based: no
history, based on potential income/expenses
2. Incremental: based on past and potential figures
Name and define the three types of event costs - Correct answer-Variable: based on #
of attendees
Fixed: Independent of # of attendees
Indirect: Organizational expenses related to event
What is the formula for setting registration costs based on a fixed number of attendees?
- Correct answer-Divide fixed costs by number of attendees, then add variable cost per
attendee.
What is the formula for the number of attendees needed to break even? - Correct
answer-Subtract variable cost per attendee from registration fee, then divide fixed costs
by that number.
How do you add a fixed profit when doing an event income analysis? - Correct answer-
Add the amount of profit to fixed costs before calculating registration fee or number of
attendees needed to break even.
How do you add a % profit when doing an event income analysis? - Correct answer-
Multiply the registration fee or number of registrants by the % of profit needed.
,What is buying forward? - Correct answer-Exhanging the needed amount on money to
the necessary currency at a known exchange rate to avoid negative shifts
What are the two main tax issues for international events? - Correct answer-1. Will
attendees and host org. need to pay taxes at home due to int'l location
2. Will attendees and host org. need to pay taxes to int'l country
What is the VAT? - Correct answer-Value Added Tax. This is charged on the value
added to an item by the manufacturer. It's charged on the difference between the cost of
manufacture and the cost charged to the end buyer. Charged by different countries, at
different rates, for different items. Not charged when event will break even.
What are the two types of accounting? - Correct answer-Cash and Accrual.
In cash accounting, when are income and expenses recorded? - Correct answer-Time
of transaction
(ie: when the registrant first registers for the meeting)
In accrual accounting, when are income and expenses recorded? - Correct answer-
Time actually incurred
(ie: registration fees are recognized in month of event)
What type of accounting is used for meetings? - Correct answer-Accrual. It gives a
better idea of where assets stand at any given time.
Which accounting method recognized accounts receivable/ payable - Correct answer-
Accrual. It treats accounts payable and cash expenses as depreciation.
What does a balance sheet show? - Correct answer-Overall net worth at a given time
What does an income statement show? - Correct answer-Profit and loss over a period
of time
What does a cash-flow statement show? - Correct answer-Core operations, Investing,
Financing
What does a spreadsheet control report show? - Correct answer-Antinipated income
and expenses by month.
What is a chart of accounts? - Correct answer-A list of all income and expense line
items with account numbers
What are some organizational factors what can affect a budget? - Correct answer-Local
ordinances and taxes, Labor, Legal issues, Risk management, Staffing, Volunteer
worker available, VIP travel, Different registration rates for members.
,What should you use to convey to the facility exactly what should be charged to the
master bill? - Correct answer-A Master account authorization sheet
What are three types of signage? - Correct answer-Directional
Identification
Informational
What are two examples of quick sets? - Correct answer-1. Crescent Rounds to Banquet
Seating
2. General Session to Two regular session rooms
How far from a stage should the first row of audience start? - Correct answer-6 feet or
twice the height of the screen (if using one)
What are three key principles of room set - Correct answer-1. Minimize straight row
seating
2. Set to long side of room
3. Avoid center aisles
When would you use a T-shape setup? - Correct answer-Small banquet event with
speaker
What is a two-tier setup - Correct answer-A u-shape or boardroom set surrounded by
additional seating on risers. Uses a lot of space.
How far from a shared corned should chairs be set? - Correct answer-1 foot
what are the meeting size limits for a hollow square setup? - Correct answer-15-30
attendees
whats the max size for a u-shape set? - Correct answer-24 attendees
what are the meeting size limits for a boardroom set? - Correct answer-14 attendees
How much space should be left between rounds in a banquet event with no
wheelchairs? - Correct answer-5 feet
How much space should be left between rounds or rows in an event where and
attendee has a wheelchair? - Correct answer-6 feet
In a classroom set, how much space should there be between the back of a table in one
row and the front of the table in the row behind it? - Correct answer-3.5 feet
In a classroom set, how must table space does each attendee need? - Correct answer-
2 feet, or
2.5 feet if using computers or binders
, How many people can be seated at a 72" round? Include the numbers for comfortable
seating, maximum seating, and totally uncomfortable seating. - Correct answer-10
(comfort), 11 (max), 12 (uncomfortable)
How many people can be seated at a 66" round? Include the numbers for comfortable
seating, maximum seating, and totally uncomfortable seating. - Correct answer-9
(comfort), 10 (max), 11 (uncomfortable)
How many people can be seated at a 60" round? Include the numbers for comfortable
seating, maximum seating, and totally uncomfortable seating. - Correct answer-8
(comfort), 9 (max), 10 (uncomfortable)
In a classroom set, how must table space does an attendee in a wheelchair need? -
Correct answer-3-3.5 feet
How many square feet per person do you need for a schoolroom set? - Correct answer-
17-22 sq. ft.
What's the maximum number of seats per row and rows per section that you should use
in a theatre set? - Correct answer-14
In a theatre set, how much space should be left between adjacent chairs in a row? -
Correct answer-2" minimum. 4-6" is preferable.
How many square feet per person for theatre set? - Correct answer-10-13 sq. ft.
How many square feet per person for reception? - Correct answer-9-10 sq. ft.
What are items to look at when assessing a room? - Correct answer-"Lighting,
Temperature Controls, Soundproofing, Obstructions, Ambient Noise, Quality of Airwalls,
Obstructions, Location of restrooms"
What is a mic-level connection? - Correct answer-Mic is plugged directly into the wall.
How many mics are needed for an interactive session? - Correct answer-Panel = 1 mic
per person
What is the max number of wireless mics per room? - Correct answer-6
How many mics do you need in a panel? - Correct answer-1 mic for every two panel
members
Name the two directionalities for microphones - Correct answer-Omnidirectional and
Unidirectional
