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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Integrated services digital network. A single ISDN line carries data at 128 Kbps. Although video conferences are possible at slower speeds - ISDN is considered to be the minimum for acceptable-quality video transmission.






2. American Society of Composers - Authors - and Publishers. A membership organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States and grants licensing agreements for the performance of that music.






3. A promise - proposal or other expression of willingness to make and carry out a contract under proposed terms with another party which has the ability to accept it upon receiving it. Space and rent proposal from a facility. It may be in the form of a






4. Individuals who will participate in the pre-event meetings. Generally includes the planner - key members of planner's staff - CSM - Catering Managers - A/V representatives - room set-up representatives - etc.






5. An independent business which handles export shipments for compensation. At the request of the shipper - the forwarder makes the actual arrangements and provides the necessary services for expediting the shipment to its overseas destination. The forw






6. A collection of publicity items that includes: 1) pertinent data on the meeting - such as agenda - historical data - guest speakers - special events - etc. The property - such as photos - descriptions of public space areas - local entertainment - etc






7. Number of facility guest rooms actually used out of a room block.






8. A document provided by an insurance company as proof that a policy has been issued and coverage is in effect.






9. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.






10. Used to sell products through a Web site. An online shopping cart application allows customers to select and then purchase books - tapes and other items.






11. Familiarization Trip. Offered to potential buyers of a venue - a program designed to acquaint participants with specific destinations or services and to stimulate the booking of an event. Often offered in groups - but sometimes on an individual basis






12. Seating arrangement in which seats are in rows facing the stage area - no tables. See AUDITORIUM SET-UP.






13. MICROPHONE that picks up sound from all directions.






14. When online activities take place at a designated time - they are referred to as real-time events. A Webcast of a keynote presenter that can be watched live over the Internet is an example of a real-time event.






15. A single source provider of goods or services.






16. The process whereby exhibitors receive a potential customer's contact information in a standardized manner. A system for capturing and following-up on leads generated at an exhibition.






17. A videoconference of more than two sites.






18. Contractor appointed by event or building management as the sole agent to provide specific services or products.






19. Downloadable audio and video programs playable on MP3 players. This type of application may change the face of event marketing.






20. A black light used to make phosphorescent and fluorescent paints glow in the dark.






21. The person hired to review the content of advertising or marketing materials for consistency - accuracy - and to elminate repititious information.






22. A plastic credit card with an embedded integrated circuit chip that can store up to 16 -000 bits of data for lead retrieval and other functions.






23. A hollow square whose corners are replaced by serpentine or half-moon tables.






24. Raising and supporting sound - lighting or other equipment or décor from the ceiling.






25. A writtten plan that's purpose is to define the market for an event - outline a strategy for attracting and keeping participants - and prepare to adapt to changes in the market. This working document guides decisions about how - when - and where to e






26. Professional Congress Organizer. European term for DMC (Destination Management Company). Local supplier who can arrange - manage and/or plan any function or service an event.






27. Contract wording that outlines potential damages or fees that a party may be required to pay in the event that it does not fulfill minimum commitments in the contract.






28. Total number of sleeping rooms that are utilized and attributable to one event.






29. Private room bar set up where guests do not pay for drinks.






30. Informative and instructional speech.






31. Transfer a file from a host computer to your computer.






32. Sports shirt (possibly with jacket) for men; resort wear for women.






33. 1) The act of showing how to do something. 2) A group of individuals organized to picket or protest against a group using placards - literature - songs - shouts and - sometimes - marches or sit-ins.






34. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is neither high nor low.






35. Transportation company which handles crated materials; an agency or business that is available to the public for transportation of persons - goods - or messages; usually referring to freight transportation on regularly scheduled trucks or airplanes.






36. A methodical examination and review of records pertaining to an event. For instance - an independent verification of attendance figures submitted by an exhibition's producers.






37. 1) Free-standing pavilion or light structure - often inside a facility - where printed or electronic information is available. 2) A small enclosure for ticket sales - information - etc.






38. 1) An accounting method that enters income and expenses into the books at the time of contract versus when payment is received or expenses incurred (cash accounting). 2) A system in which revenue and expenses are accounted for as soon as they are com






39. Long range plan of action for a company or organization.






40. Raised platform.






41. 1) Registering in advance to attend an event. See ADVANCE REGISTRATION. 2) At a facility - pre-assigned sleeping rooms available for occupancy.






42. An individual who guides discussion and/or decision making.






43. Items that an exhibitor is allowed to carry unaided into a event facility without being charged.






44. A voluntary and selective amount of money - given at will for special or excellent service.






45. Video tape recorder and player utilizing ½-inch (1.27 centimeter) tape. Not compatible with beta format.






46. Method of doing research using a small group led by a facilitator.






47. The station which receives data transmissions from a communications satellite.






48. Risk that an organization takes when dealing with foreign currency due to exchange rates fluctuating over time.






49. Representatives of an event's exhibiting companies who act as advisers to show management on rules and procedures - and also update show management on industry trends and issues.






50. Structured educational and training experiences for personal or professional development.