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Name seven responsibilities of an event planner listed in the official industry definition of an
event planning. correct answers 1) Budgeting
2) Establishing timelines
3) Acquiring Permits
4) Planning Food
5) Coordinating transportation
6) Developing theme
7) Arranging the activities
What are the two major sectors in which event planning is done? correct answers 1) Business
Sector
2) Social Sector
What's one tool you can use to discover what planners in your area are doing? correct answers
Internet websites
True or False? Many planners choose to specialize in their area of expertise, and sometimes that
choice is based upon where they live, correct answers True
True or False? To be s successful event planner, you need to be an expert in all categories of
events. correct answers False
True or False? The type of job you have as an event planner will determine your event planning
role. correct answers True
Name five duties of an event planner. correct answers 1) Managing response cards and
invitations
2) Helping clients choose a design for all printed materials
3) Developing themes and color schemes for event
4) Arranging transportation between two vendors
5) Choosing menus for buffet brunches or sit-down dinners for 100 guests
According to event planners Sojourner Augustine what's the job of an event planner? correct
answers Sojourner Augustine says that her role as an event planner is essentially managing what
people want.
True or False? Event planners usually don't specialize in any one area. correct answers False
True or False? Depending on the type of event. the event planner needs to be aware of any guest
dietary restrictions. correct answers True
name some things you should do to hone your skills as an event planner. correct answers Find a
mentor, secure " practice" clients, get feedback, do pro-bono events, learn to work with vendors,
get connected with event- planning groups, pursue continuing education.
,why is it important to build a reliable, compatible team of vendors? correct answers Their
performance will affect the overall quality of the event you're planning.
Explain what ISES is. How will being part of ISES benefit you as you start your event-planning
career? correct answers ISES is a highly regarded professional event-planning association. Not
only does this group have monthly meetings with speakers, but they also have an annual
conference you won't want to miss.
True or False? Once you land a job as an event planner, there is no need for continuing
education. correct answers False
Explain the difference between receiving certification and receiving a certificate. correct answers
a certification is a professional destination given by a trade Association, such as the convention
Industry Council a certificate in event planning can be described as a sheet of paper you receive
from a school when you complete an event planning program.
Name the three areas in which you can work any event planning and give an example of one
event in each category. correct answers 1) corporate and business sector- Gathering
2) formal social event sector- Charity Functions
3) informational social event sector- Wedding
Why is it important to have a degree in a field related to event planning? correct answers To
increase chances of getting hired
What are two characteristics you need to posses to become a good planner? correct answers
Creative
Well- organized
How does wedding planning differ from planning for other events? correct answers You work
with individual client's demands and. wishes.
List Four titles that event planners may be called. correct answers 1) Meeting Planner
2) Event director
3) Meeting coordinator
4) Wedding planner
Why is wedding planning considered to be a separate niche in the event industry? correct
answers Weddings are very emotional events for clients and will involve more interpersonal
negotiations than other events a planner coordinates.
Name two kinds of events that event planners coordinate and explain why you think you would
do well at planning them. correct answers Baby Showers- I would be good at this event because
I've attended so many of them. I also think I would be good at baby showers because I love
creating memorable and good atmosphere events.
, Memorial Services- Like Baby Showers I have attended many of memorial services and different
types of them to. I think I would be good at memorial services because I like creating events that
are personal and memorable.
True or False? All of the events that planners arrange are festive ones. correct answers False
Name three reasons a person might hire an event planner. correct answers 1) Not enough time
2) Enormity of planning tasks
3) Personal complications
True or false? The internet can be both a wonderful resource and a source of too much
information that can overwhelm individuals who want to plan their own events. correct answers
True
how does an event planner help clients in regard to the event budget? correct answers Create a
budget that's realistic and achievable
True or false? The event planner should have nothing to do with a client's personal complication
that might arise during the event planning process. correct answers False
how can an event planner help a client streamline that event process? correct answers The
planner can listen to the clients wants and needs for the event and narrow down the options for
each type of service needed. The client then has to choose from among only a short list of
possibilities rather than convincible options. This keeps the client from becoming overwhelmed
with too many selections to choose from.
T or F: 1. Most event planners are able to make major changes, like changing the venue, without
informing the client beforehand. correct answers False
Most event planners ____
a. recieve praise openly at events from client
b.are the host of the event
c. are in the background of an event working
d. are off of work the day of the event correct answers are in the background of an event working
T or F: Most event planners hold the title "Event Planner correct answers false
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016, the median income for a meeting and
convention planner was ___________ annually.
a. $34,480
b. $47,350
c. $63,140
d. $83,030 correct answers $47,350
Name seven responsibilities of an event planner listed in the official industry definition of an
event planning. correct answers 1) Budgeting
2) Establishing timelines
3) Acquiring Permits
4) Planning Food
5) Coordinating transportation
6) Developing theme
7) Arranging the activities
What are the two major sectors in which event planning is done? correct answers 1) Business
Sector
2) Social Sector
What's one tool you can use to discover what planners in your area are doing? correct answers
Internet websites
True or False? Many planners choose to specialize in their area of expertise, and sometimes that
choice is based upon where they live, correct answers True
True or False? To be s successful event planner, you need to be an expert in all categories of
events. correct answers False
True or False? The type of job you have as an event planner will determine your event planning
role. correct answers True
Name five duties of an event planner. correct answers 1) Managing response cards and
invitations
2) Helping clients choose a design for all printed materials
3) Developing themes and color schemes for event
4) Arranging transportation between two vendors
5) Choosing menus for buffet brunches or sit-down dinners for 100 guests
According to event planners Sojourner Augustine what's the job of an event planner? correct
answers Sojourner Augustine says that her role as an event planner is essentially managing what
people want.
True or False? Event planners usually don't specialize in any one area. correct answers False
True or False? Depending on the type of event. the event planner needs to be aware of any guest
dietary restrictions. correct answers True
name some things you should do to hone your skills as an event planner. correct answers Find a
mentor, secure " practice" clients, get feedback, do pro-bono events, learn to work with vendors,
get connected with event- planning groups, pursue continuing education.
,why is it important to build a reliable, compatible team of vendors? correct answers Their
performance will affect the overall quality of the event you're planning.
Explain what ISES is. How will being part of ISES benefit you as you start your event-planning
career? correct answers ISES is a highly regarded professional event-planning association. Not
only does this group have monthly meetings with speakers, but they also have an annual
conference you won't want to miss.
True or False? Once you land a job as an event planner, there is no need for continuing
education. correct answers False
Explain the difference between receiving certification and receiving a certificate. correct answers
a certification is a professional destination given by a trade Association, such as the convention
Industry Council a certificate in event planning can be described as a sheet of paper you receive
from a school when you complete an event planning program.
Name the three areas in which you can work any event planning and give an example of one
event in each category. correct answers 1) corporate and business sector- Gathering
2) formal social event sector- Charity Functions
3) informational social event sector- Wedding
Why is it important to have a degree in a field related to event planning? correct answers To
increase chances of getting hired
What are two characteristics you need to posses to become a good planner? correct answers
Creative
Well- organized
How does wedding planning differ from planning for other events? correct answers You work
with individual client's demands and. wishes.
List Four titles that event planners may be called. correct answers 1) Meeting Planner
2) Event director
3) Meeting coordinator
4) Wedding planner
Why is wedding planning considered to be a separate niche in the event industry? correct
answers Weddings are very emotional events for clients and will involve more interpersonal
negotiations than other events a planner coordinates.
Name two kinds of events that event planners coordinate and explain why you think you would
do well at planning them. correct answers Baby Showers- I would be good at this event because
I've attended so many of them. I also think I would be good at baby showers because I love
creating memorable and good atmosphere events.
, Memorial Services- Like Baby Showers I have attended many of memorial services and different
types of them to. I think I would be good at memorial services because I like creating events that
are personal and memorable.
True or False? All of the events that planners arrange are festive ones. correct answers False
Name three reasons a person might hire an event planner. correct answers 1) Not enough time
2) Enormity of planning tasks
3) Personal complications
True or false? The internet can be both a wonderful resource and a source of too much
information that can overwhelm individuals who want to plan their own events. correct answers
True
how does an event planner help clients in regard to the event budget? correct answers Create a
budget that's realistic and achievable
True or false? The event planner should have nothing to do with a client's personal complication
that might arise during the event planning process. correct answers False
how can an event planner help a client streamline that event process? correct answers The
planner can listen to the clients wants and needs for the event and narrow down the options for
each type of service needed. The client then has to choose from among only a short list of
possibilities rather than convincible options. This keeps the client from becoming overwhelmed
with too many selections to choose from.
T or F: 1. Most event planners are able to make major changes, like changing the venue, without
informing the client beforehand. correct answers False
Most event planners ____
a. recieve praise openly at events from client
b.are the host of the event
c. are in the background of an event working
d. are off of work the day of the event correct answers are in the background of an event working
T or F: Most event planners hold the title "Event Planner correct answers false
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016, the median income for a meeting and
convention planner was ___________ annually.
a. $34,480
b. $47,350
c. $63,140
d. $83,030 correct answers $47,350
