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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. A cable that is made up of tiny glass strands that are wrapped and bundled together to make up a cable. Fiber can transmit voice - data and video at gigabyte speed - or 1 billion bytes per second - with less signal loss than copper wire because the s






2. 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.






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






4. A feature of many videoconferencing systems that allows two or more people to use the same software program - even if all do not have it on their computer or conferencing system.






5. (Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable or UTP) Usually referred to as Cat 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 or 5 cable. Cat 5 transmits data the fastest. Fast Ethernet requires enhanced Cat 5 cable or Cat 5 to operate at its full potential.






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






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






8. Contractor retained by a facility to be on-site and provide services as needed. In some cases - Planners are not required to use their services - but may be charged a surcharge or facility fee for bringing in an outside contractor for the same servic






9. 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.






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






11. Equipment which projects an image on a screen by passing light through a transparent slide or other transparency.






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






13. The projection of a computer signal from a personal computer - laptop or other computer device onto a screen from a LCD or equivalent projector for viewing by audience.






14. The standard seating supplied by most facilities. This kind of seating in wide rooms has the disadvantage of restricting the view of attendees sitting at the row ends. Best for presentations in which audience interaction is not required.






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






16. Association of Destination Management Executives. A member of the Convention Industry Council.






17. AKA Group Specification Guide or Resume. Spec Guide. The industry preferred term for a comprehensive document that outlines the complete requirements and instructions for an event. This document is typically authored by the event planner and is share






18. 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).






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






20. A feature of videoconferencing systems which allows the placement of shared documents on an on-screen shared space or "whiteboard." Participants can edit and mark up the document just as on a physical whiteboard.






21. Device used to compensate for undesired sound system characteristics or room acoustics.






22. 1) A research method based upon selecting a portion of a population for study. 2) Paperwork and fees paid to a building by exhibitors for the right to serve food product.






23. Raised platform.






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






25. 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






26. A prepared statement released to the news media. Can be "For immediate release -" or at a specified time or date; an article intended for use by the media about a company - product - service - individual - or show. Also Called NEWS RELEASE.






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






28. Manual or kit - usually developed by the service contractor for an event - containing general event information - labor/service order forms - rules and regulations and other information pertinent to an exhibitor's participation in an exhibition.






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






30. Assets minus liabilities.






31. 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.






32. Hiring an outside firm or individual to perform the task instead of using in-house staff; to subcontract a task or responsibility to a third party.






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






34. 1) The opposite of real-time. 2) Audio and/or video programming available on a Web site after the completion of an event - providing this content so Web site visitors can listen or view at their discretion. 3) FAX system for sending out faxed materia






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






36. 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.






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






38. ASP. A company that manages and distributes software-based solutions to customers across a wide area network from a central data center. In essence - ASPs are a way for organizations to outsource some or almost all aspects of their information techno






39. Using hypertext - a link is a selectable connection from one word - picture or information object to another. From a Web site - a link points to content.






40. A seating arrangement with a row of seats on low risers around a BOARDROOM SET-UP. A very space-intensive set-up.






41. Computer Assisted Drawing/Computer Assisted Manufacturing. Some facilities have CAD systems to provide room setup diagrams.






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






43. 1) A mandatory and automatic amount added to standard food and beverage charges - usually used to defray the cost of labor - such as housemen - servers - technicians - etc. and which the facility receives a portion of the charge. In return - the gues






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






45. One or more standard units of exhibit space. In the US - a standard unit is generally known to be a 10' x 10' space (one standard booth/stand unit - equaling 100 nsf). However - if an exhibitor purchases multiple units side-by-side or back-to-back -






46. A food service operation in which customers carry their own trays and select food from a display counter or counters. It is similar to a buffet - but food is served by attendants.






47. International Association for Continuing Education and Training.






48. Structure of event program elements to achieve specific goals and objectives.






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






50. See BLANKET WRAP. Non-crated freight shipped via van line covered with protective blankets or padding.







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