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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A single source provider of goods or services.






2. 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






3. The organization providing alcohol to guests.






4. Multi-page pressure-sensitive form where multiple copies are made by writing on the top copy of the form. NCR stands for No-Carbon Required.






5. 1) Banquet Russian: The food is fully prepared in the kitchen. All courses are served either from platters or an escoffier dish. Tureens are used for soup and special bowls for salad. The server places the proper plate in front of the guest. After th






6. A facility that provides a dedicated environment for events - especially small events. May be certified by the International Association of Conference Centers.






7. A service provider of videoconferencing which allows multiple sites to connect simultaneously. A bridge connects three or more tele- or videoconference sites for simultaneous communication.






8. 1) The jobs that may be performed by a specific labor union. 2) The locality where a contractual dispute is decided. 3) In law - the ability of a court to hear and decide a matter brought before it.






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






10. Web based conferencing - a vital component of the modern event professional's toolbox.






11. In Conjunction With. An event or function that occurs because of another event.






12. Two or more computers or peripherals that are linked together for the purpose of sharing data.






13. A statement that indicates overall financial status by subtracting expenses from income.






14. Linear exhibits are generally 10' deep. They are offered in 10' or 15' widths and can be combined to create an exhibit of almost any length.






15. Private dispute resolution process - Often referred to as alternate dispute resolution - in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to an impartial third party for a decision. Depending on the type of arbitration - the arbitrator's decision m






16. An itemized statement furnished to a purchaser by a seller and usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale.






17. 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






18. A third party vendor or company that offers complete turnkey organization support for an event - including administrative and event management services.






19. BEO. A form most often used by hotels to provide details to personnel concerned with a specific food and beverage function or event room set-up.






20. AKA Housing Bureau. Organization that provides reservation services for a group and its attendees.






21. Web browser-based videoconferencing.






22. Affordable videoconferencing equipment that is available and allows participants to use their computers indead of proprietary hardware for virtual meetings. They provide real-time interaction using a personal computer.






23. 1) Schematic drawing of an exhibit hall including dimensions - design - shape - entrances - aisles - numbered exhibit booth/stands - lounges - concession areas - restrooms - electrical/plumbing accessibility - etc. 2) Scale plan of the floor area of






24. A labor organization - typically made up of workers from the same trade formed for the purpose of advancing its members' interests such as dealing collectively with their employer on issues of wages - hours - working conditions and other matters pert






25. Web sites that give visitors a reason to return to the site and be exposed to new offers.






26. The software that makes Webcasting work. These "stream" audio and video from a central source - or media server - to recipients on their personal computers.






27. A Web-site whose primary function is to provide attendees (buyers) and exhibitors (sellers) with online tools that help facilitate participation in an upcoming event.






28. A Web site that serves as a year-round online marketplace for buyers and sellers within a given marketplace. Such sites are also referred to as business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces - business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplaces or consumer-to-consumer






29. 1) Enclosed lights used to illuminate the top of film and stage sets. 2) Group of speakers mounted in auditoriums - arenas - and theaters.






30. A manner of behavior that touches all elements of communication and the way that we interact with customers and colleagues.






31. An email marketing campaign that only sends messages to users who have requested (or opted-in) to receive specific types of information. Email conference reminders and newsletters are examples of opt-in email marketing campaigns based upon permission






32. Computer application that enables voting and then collects and displays the results - simplifying decision-making among event participants.






33. Accepted Practices Exchange. An initiative of the meetings - conventions & exhibitions industry managed by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). APEX develops and manages the implementation of accepted practices (voluntary standards) for the industr






34. An email - bulk fax - or bulk mail broadcast that provides attendees and prospects with the latest news and information about an upcoming event. Such reminders are usually distributed on an opt-in basis. See EMAIL ALERT.






35. 1) The governmental authorities designated to collect duties levied by a country on imports and exports. The term also applies to the procedures involved in such collection. 2) Practices common to many of a particular group.






36. 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






37. Facility that combines an exhibition space with a substantial number of smaller event spaces. The purpose of these buildings is to host trade shows - public shows - conventions - large food functions and other functions related to the convention indu






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






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






40. A list of special spellings - terms and style points to be used consistently in publications related to an event.






41. Net Profit divided by Net Worth. A financial ratio indicating the degree of profitability. To calculate - use event revenues minus program expenses divided by program expenses - multiplied by 100 to get the ROI %.






42. Portable videoconferencing system - usually mounted on a rolling cart or hard-sided case for ease of transport from room to room or across the globe.






43. A type of audio system for meetings and concerts. The speakers sit on the floor and project from each side of the room. The sound may be louder in the front than the back.






44. Weblogs or online journals. An application that may change the face of event marketing.






45. A bill of lading issued by the airline that covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination. Technically - it is a non-negotiable instrument of air transport that serves as a receipt for the shipper - indi






46. Placing plated foods on banquet tables prior to seating guests.






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






48. In-person on-site review and evaluation of a venue or location for an event.






49. A date set by event management and/or general service contractor for the arrival of freight at a trade event. Usually shipments received before or after this date are assessed a penalty charge.






50. An extraordinary natural event such as extreme weather - flood - hurricanes - tornadoes - earthquake or similar natural disaster that cannot be reasonably foreseen or prevented over which a contracting party has no reasonable control - making perform