1) Which of the following is not true of a special event?

2) Which of the following events would not be considered a special event?

3) Event planners are responsible for:

4) Securing sponsorship for an event is helpful because sponsors provide:

5) You have been approached by a client to provide a proposal for their annual corporate recognition event. In order to prepare your proposal you will need information about the following: event location, event focus, and event outcomes. What phase of the meeting planning process would you be involved in?

6) The client has hired you as their special event coordinator. You are working with the corporate team to plan the budget, select the event site, and negotiate the entertainment contracts. What phase of the meeting planning process are you involved in?

7) The annual meeting has ended, and you are at the post-convention meeting with members of the hotel staff, the host company, and your special events team. Together you are reviewing the successes and challenges of the event. Which stage of the event planning process are you involved in?

8) As an event planner, which of the following is not an important aspect of the job time management?

9) You train your employees and give them the necessary information to do their job. This is called:

10) Which type of event would include annual meetings, sales meetings, workshops, training meetings, and an awards ceremony?

11) According to Event Solutions Black Book, which is the most popular event site used by meeting planners?

12) The event market is made up of approximately what percent of corporate events?

13) A key skill that an event planner who wants to work with charity or fundraising events must have is:

14) SMERF events fall under which category of special events?

15) Which of the following would not be considered a mega-event?

16) Which type of event is often themed to the celebration's purpose (for example, Mardi Gras, which celebrates the beginning of Lent)?

17) The number one skill that a successful event manager must possess is:

18) The use of flow charts and graphs for scheduling, clearly defined work setup and breakdown, statements used to guide the decision-making process, and fulfilling commitments are examples of:

19) The process of reaching an agreement on the terms and conditions that will govern an event or relationship between a client and vendor is known as:

20) The two most important social skills a meeting planner can have are communication and:

21) A professional wedding planner assists with all of the following except:

22) The International Festivals and Events Association provides festival management and training that can lead to certification as:

23) Meeting Planners International provides professional development certification in two areas. Those who successfully meet the requirements for ________ may earn up to $10,000 per year more than their non-certified counterparts.

24) The primary functions of the convention and visitors' bureau include all of the following except:

25) All of the following are challenges presented by changing technology as it relates to the special events field except:

26) Charity or fundraising skills:

27) International Festivals & Events Association

28) SMERF

29) Mega events

30) Evaluation stage

31) CVB

32) Corporate events

33) Design stage

34) Research stage

35) Special event

36) A ________ recognizes a unique moment in time with a ceremony and ritual to satisfy special needs.

37) The second stage in event planning is the ________ stage and allows for freedom in creativity and implementation of new ideas that support the objectives for the event.

38) The stage of the event that is budget driven is the ________ stage. This stage includes contracting out services and arranging all other activities.

39) ________ should take place during each stage of the event planning process and is a final step that can measure the success of the event in meeting goals and objectives.

40) ________ are the most popular site for holding special events.

41) Weddings, engagement parties, and holiday functions are examples of ________ events.

42) ________ events provide a unique opportunity for the event manager to work with a particular group–normally a theme is chosen for the event.

43) A ________ typically revolves around an agricultural event.

44) The ________ attract more people than any other sporting event, and this is one reason why it plays such an important role in the industry.

45) The ________ is an organization with the purpose of promoting tourism, meetings, and related business for the city.

46) __________________ are responsible for planning the event from start to finish.

47) ________________ are the five stages of the event planning process.

48) In the research stage of event planning, these are important ___________ must the planner ask/answer: Why should a special event be held? Who should hold it? Where should it be held? What should the focus of the event be? What outcomes are expected?

49) _________ events occur spontaneously while _______ events are always planned.

50) A _____________ event is a type of event that would include annual meetings, sales meetings, workshops, training meetings, and an awards ceremony.