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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Services performed by GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR that includes delivery of exhibit materials from the dock to assigned space - removing empty crates - returning crates at the end of the event for re-crating - and delivering materials back to the dock






2. Primary uses of satellite videoconferencing today are major announcements - product launches - and other presentations for which timeliness and a top-quality broadcaset is desired. they are typically sent to a large - geographically remote audience -






3. European term for booth or exhibit.






4. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.






5. 1) Merchandise or refreshments sold on site - to individuals - in conjunction with an event. 2) Contractual agreement where one party provides something of value to the other party in exchange for something else - pending certain conditions.






6. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 1.544 Mbps - operates at a much higher capacity than an ISDN line and can be split to accommodate several users at one time (known as a fractional T-1).






7. This beverage service includes both cash-bar and open-bar concepts. Guests are issued a certain number of tickets for free drinks and are then required to purchase additional drinks if desired.






8. A type of exhibit construction in which the walls are of solid material - rather than fabric.






9. 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.






10. Transportation for participants; usually by coach or van - provided on a continuous basis for a certain time period.






11. Required for shipments valued at more than $2500; used by the U.S. government to monitor the dollar volume of export shipments.






12. Mandatory continuning education requirements for legal professionals are adminstered by the American Bar Association (ABA).






13. The day-to-day cost of doing business that is pre-committed - such as salaries - insurance - lease expenses - utilities - etc.






14. Anticipated dates and times of arrival of group members.






15. 1) Platforms of varying heights used together to create a stage - such as the rows of steps a choral group would use during a performance. 2) Stage background scene giving illusion or depth. Also called CYC.






16. A term used in food and beverage that refers to the purchasing option based on the amount utilized by the group. The organization pays for the food and beverage based on the actual food and beverage served.






17. The presenter is questioned by a moderator on behalf of the audience.






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






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






20. 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.






21. 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.






22. An agreement between two or more parties that creates in each party a duty to do or not do something and a right to performance of the other's duty or a remedy for the breach of the other's duty.






23. Building an event budget on estimates of potential income and likely expenses because there is no financial history from prior events available to use.






24. A videoconference of more than two sites.






25. Assortment of foods - offered on a table - self-served.






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






27. A self-contained unit with a LCD (liquid crystal display) panel - light source and lens that works with both PC and Mac computers and duplicates the image being shown on the monitor without any need for special software or complex setting up.






28. LTL. Rates applicable when the quantity of freight is less than the volume of truckload minimum weight.






29. Categorization of people - organizations or businesses by professional discipline or primary areas of interest for the purposes of sales analysis or assignment.






30. Official authorization or approval; to provide with credentials; to send (an envoy) with letters of authorization; to recognize or vouch for as conforming with a standard; to recognize a college as maintaining academic standards; to consider or recog






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






32. 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.






33. Web browser-based videoconferencing.






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






35. MAP. A type of room rate that includes breakfast and one other meal (usually dinner).






36. Insurance that protects a event organizer against financial loss or expenses incurred when contractually specified perils necessitate canceling or relocating a event - or cause a reduction in attendance.






37. 1) Airline lift into and out of a destination. 2) Capable of being used by people with physical challenges and disabilities. This is an important aspect of the United States' Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).






38. Light morning meal consisting of pastries - juices - and hot beverages. Usually served buffet style.






39. An event that draws a national and international audience. Typically 15% or more of attendees reside outside of the host country.






40. A statement of estimated revenues and expenditures for a specified period of time; divided into subject categories and arranged by principal areas of revenue and expense.






41. Unpublished rates offered from the areas of the U.S. and Canada to specified event destinations; they do not require Saturday night stay over.






42. An alternative plan that may replace the original plan when circumstances change.






43. A new development using computer chips that can be read from a distance (similar to a bar code without the need for line of sight). This type of technology holds promise to help attendees - event managers and exhibitors share information - log into c






44. Provides the event's basic specifications and captures all the information gathered. A detailed event specifications package should include things like the goals and objectives of the event - attendee profile - prefered and optional dates - the numbe






45. Labor performed and paid at standard rate for work during normal business hours as established by unions.






46. Airline company designated airline of choice for an event in exchange for special rates or services.






47. Seating arrangement in which chairs are arranged in rows slanted in a V shape and separated by a center aisle. They face the head table or speaker.






48. Direct mail promotional materials sent to current and prospective exhibitors to encourage participation and promote the benefits of exhibiting in a specific show. Contains information about technical points - cost of exhibition space - floor plan of






49. 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.






50. The organization providing alcohol to guests.