Test your basic knowledge |

CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Light morning meal consisting of pastries - juices - and hot beverages. Usually served buffet style.






2. An audio signal generated by a microphone.






3. 1) Way in which a function room is arranged. 2) Erecting displays - installation - or - articles in their assembled condition. 3) Mixers - fruit - and glassware accompanying a liquor order.






4. Record of an event over time.






5. AKA Pre-con meeting. A meeting at the primary facility at which an event will take place just prior to the event beginning. Attendees generally include the primary event organizer - representatives of the event organizer/host organization - departmen






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






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






8. Carrier that specializes in shipping uncrated exhibits - high-tech equipment and delicate materials that require special handling.






9. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 44.184 Mbps - is faster than a T-1 line - allowing performance of more tasks simultaneously at a greater speed. See T-1 LINE.






10. Written document requiring individuals to disclose any conflicts of interest that may be created by their involvement with an organization.






11. 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.






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






13. A single source provider of goods or services.






14. Business-to-Business.






15. AKA Brainstorming. Group decision-making software and services use technology on-site to maximize the group decision and brainstorming process. Often the set-up involves a network of computers that event participants use to respond to questions - pll






16. 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.






17. The organization who administers Continuing Legal Education and Mandatory Continuing Legal Education courses (CLE and MCLE).






18. Amount of money paid to secure a room - facility or service in advance.






19. Absence of obstacles preventing handicapped persons from moving freely to all public areas within a building.






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






21. When a company tries to sell its product or service on the show floor without the permission or consent of the event's management.






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






23. 4 or 5 participants query the main speaker from the stage with questions from the audience and follow up questions.






24. A person who is authorized to legally bind an individual or organization to a contract - to sign checks on behalf of an organization - or charge to an organization's master account.






25. Designated date when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public. The date is typically three to four weeks before the event.






26. AP. A type of hotel rate that includes the price of the room and all meals. Also Called FULL AMERICAN PLAN (FAP).






27. An informal meeting for the purpose of discussion; usually of an academic or research nature and in order to ascertain areas of mutual interest through exchange of ideas. Conducted as and when convenient - but with little regularity.






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






29. The activities that are undertaken to either reduce the probability that an emergency or crisis will occur or reduce the consequences if it does occur.






30. A music licensing organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States. It grants licensing agreements for the performance of music.






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






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






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






34. An ongoing process in which an individual actively seeks to understand and contribute to change.






35. Devices for the deaf or hearing imparied available in public phone banks and/or at the registration desk.






36. 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.






37. A customs document permitting the holder to carry or send merchandise temporarily into certain foreign countries (for display - demonstration or similar purposes) without paying duties or posting bonds.






38. 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






39. Registration made via the Web.






40. 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.






41. Designated date when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public. The date is typically three to four weeks before the event.






42. 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.






43. A company that presents special effects and theatrical acts. This type of company may contract to put on an entire event or only parts of one. They sometimes hire speakers as part of their contract.






44. The complete package of marketing materials used to promote an event such as brochures - emails - direct mail - etc. Organizations should consider developing a style sheet to ensure consistency across all marketing collateral.






45. Company that fabricates displays.






46. 1) Publicizing an event. See PUBLICITY. 2) An advancement in rank or position.






47. 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.






48. Company which designs and handles some or all elements of incentive travel programs.






49. An account (usually a number) to which expenses for a function or activity are charged.






50. 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