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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. A detailed list of the individual line items that make up the revenue and expense categories in a budget. A numbering system used to identify every line item in a budget - so income and expenses are posted to the correct accounts.






2. 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.






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






4. Americans with Disabilities Act. U.S. legislation passed in 1992 requiring public buildings (offices - hotels - restaurants - etc.) to make adjustments meeting minimum standards to make their facilities accessible to individuals with physical disabil






5. 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.






6. Equipment - materials - and teaching aids used in sound and visual presentations - such as television monitors - video - sound equipment - etc.






7. One of the advantages of a web-based event planning software solution or ASP is that clients already have the necessary tools available: a computer and a web browser. This familiar interface is cross-platforming - meaning that PCs - MACs - and large






8. Legal responsibility. An obligation to pay an amount in damages. In a non-legal context - something that is a negative factor.






9. An individual or company providing installation & dismantle and booth/stand and hall dressing services for a trade show and/or its exhibitors. Decorator services may be provided by carpenters - sign painters or others depending upon union jurisdictio






10. 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.






11. In-house facility form authorizing cash withdrawal to be charged to master account or individual guest.






12. Average (power) level at which a signal is output from devices like mixers - cassette decks and other devices which process sound. Technically - this corresponds to -30 dBM (one microwatt) to +30 dBM (one watt).






13. A needs assessment is an essential setp in ensuring that educational offerings are relevant to attendees. The results of post-event evaluations can be as valuable as a needs assessment.






14. 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.






15. 1) Lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader. 2) A meeting or series of meetings of from 10 to 50 specialists who have different specific skills but have a






16. Part of a cancellation clause that outlines the amount of damages to be paid to the noncelling party in the event of a cancellation.






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






18. Capture - manipulation and storage of video in digital format on a computer. Can be displayed on a computer as part of a graphic presentation.






19. Efforts of a dissident group to obstruct the conduct of an event.






20. Designated day when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public.






21. 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






22. Small group sessions - panels - workshops or presentations - offered concurrently within the event - formed to focus on specific subjects. The event is apart from the general session - but within the event format - formed to focus on specific subject






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






24. Process of translating one language into another while the speaker is speaking.






25. Complimentary tickets awarded by the official airline after the event according to the number of attendees who used the airline.






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






27. 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 %.






28. Provision in a contract which outlines damages to be paid to the non-canceling party if cancellation occurs - due the canceling party's breach of the contract.






29. A release of rights to substitute one party for another party. The release of an insurance company right to succeed to the insured's rights to sue for damages against the tortfeasor - after the insurance company pays an insured's claim of loss due to






30. A system in which revenue and expenses are counted as they are actually received.






31. 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.






32. Recognizing the possibility of injury - damage or loss - and having a means to prevent it or provide insurance.






33. A permanently installed series of cable comprised of copper wire cable and/or fiber optic cable - utilized as the main thoroughfare in a building to transmit voice and data signals in or out of the facility.






34. A group of voluntary committee members with vested interests in program content who are commonly used to establish direction for educational programs offered at association meetings.






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






36. 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.






37. List of names and addresses of the persons to whom publicity material or other information is to be sent.






38. Devices that help people who are hard of hearing connect to the speaker system and use their hearing aids to hear the speaker more clearly.






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






40. 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.






41. Exhibit hours that do not overlap other programming - which encourages attendees to visit the exhibition and increases the value for exhibitors.






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 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.






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






45. Final official listing of all passengers and/or cargo aboard a transportation vehicle or vessel.






46. An electronic message center or online discussion group - usually serving a special-interest group. They allow you to review messages left by others - and leave your own message if you choose. Also known as bulletin board systems or electronic forum.






47. Series of tables set up in the shape of the letter U with chairs set all around on one or both sides.






48. A requirement for entering into a binding contract. If a contract proposal (offer) is made - it is accepted if the offeree signs the offer as submitted. If the offeree makes any changes to the offer before signing - it is a counter offer - not accept






49. An insurance policy that provides protection against claims involving bodily injury and property damage to third parties.






50. A company that offers complete turnkey organization support for an event - including administrative and event management services.