CERTIFIED EVENT MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL (CEMP) QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary role of an event manager?
A. Designing marketing materials
B. Managing suppliers only
C. Coordinating all aspects of an event
D. Handling guest complaints only
Answer: C
Rationale: An event manager oversees planning, coordination, execution,
and evaluation of all event components to ensure objectives are met.
2. Which phase of event management involves defining objectives and target
audience?
A. Execution
B. Planning
C. Evaluation
D. Closure
Answer: B
Rationale: The planning phase establishes goals, audience, scope, and
strategy before implementation begins.
3. A SMART objective must be all of the following except:
A. Specific
B. Measurable
, C. Achievable
D. Theoretical
Answer: D
Rationale: SMART objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant, and Time-bound, not theoretical.
4. What document outlines tasks, timelines, and responsibilities for an event?
A. Event brief
B. Event checklist
C. Event contract
D. Event risk register
Answer: B
Rationale: An event checklist ensures all tasks are tracked and completed
on schedule.
5. The primary purpose of an event budget is to:
A. Impress stakeholders
B. Limit creativity
C. Control and allocate financial resources
D. Replace contracts
Answer: C
Rationale: A budget helps plan, monitor, and control event costs and
revenues.
6. Which cost is typically considered a fixed cost?
A. Catering per guest
B. Speaker travel expenses
C. Venue rental
D. Printing per attendee
Answer: C
Rationale: Venue rental usually remains constant regardless of
attendance.
7. Variable costs are best described as costs that:
A. Never change
, B. Increase or decrease with attendance
C. Are hidden
D. Are paid after the event
Answer: B
Rationale: Variable costs fluctuate based on participant numbers or usage.
8. Which pricing strategy involves setting a high initial price and lowering it
later?
A. Penetration pricing
B. Skimming pricing
C. Competitive pricing
D. Cost-plus pricing
Answer: B
Rationale: Skimming pricing targets early adopters willing to pay more
before prices drop.
9. What is the main benefit of sponsorship for an event organizer?
A. Free labor
B. Reduced legal risk
C. Financial or in-kind support
D. Guaranteed attendance
Answer: C
Rationale: Sponsors provide funding or resources in exchange for exposure
and benefits.
10.A sponsorship proposal should primarily focus on:
A. Organizer’s needs only
B. Sponsor benefits and ROI
C. Past failures
D. Legal clauses
Answer: B
Rationale: Sponsors are interested in value, visibility, and return on
investment.
PROFESSIONAL (CEMP) QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary role of an event manager?
A. Designing marketing materials
B. Managing suppliers only
C. Coordinating all aspects of an event
D. Handling guest complaints only
Answer: C
Rationale: An event manager oversees planning, coordination, execution,
and evaluation of all event components to ensure objectives are met.
2. Which phase of event management involves defining objectives and target
audience?
A. Execution
B. Planning
C. Evaluation
D. Closure
Answer: B
Rationale: The planning phase establishes goals, audience, scope, and
strategy before implementation begins.
3. A SMART objective must be all of the following except:
A. Specific
B. Measurable
, C. Achievable
D. Theoretical
Answer: D
Rationale: SMART objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant, and Time-bound, not theoretical.
4. What document outlines tasks, timelines, and responsibilities for an event?
A. Event brief
B. Event checklist
C. Event contract
D. Event risk register
Answer: B
Rationale: An event checklist ensures all tasks are tracked and completed
on schedule.
5. The primary purpose of an event budget is to:
A. Impress stakeholders
B. Limit creativity
C. Control and allocate financial resources
D. Replace contracts
Answer: C
Rationale: A budget helps plan, monitor, and control event costs and
revenues.
6. Which cost is typically considered a fixed cost?
A. Catering per guest
B. Speaker travel expenses
C. Venue rental
D. Printing per attendee
Answer: C
Rationale: Venue rental usually remains constant regardless of
attendance.
7. Variable costs are best described as costs that:
A. Never change
, B. Increase or decrease with attendance
C. Are hidden
D. Are paid after the event
Answer: B
Rationale: Variable costs fluctuate based on participant numbers or usage.
8. Which pricing strategy involves setting a high initial price and lowering it
later?
A. Penetration pricing
B. Skimming pricing
C. Competitive pricing
D. Cost-plus pricing
Answer: B
Rationale: Skimming pricing targets early adopters willing to pay more
before prices drop.
9. What is the main benefit of sponsorship for an event organizer?
A. Free labor
B. Reduced legal risk
C. Financial or in-kind support
D. Guaranteed attendance
Answer: C
Rationale: Sponsors provide funding or resources in exchange for exposure
and benefits.
10.A sponsorship proposal should primarily focus on:
A. Organizer’s needs only
B. Sponsor benefits and ROI
C. Past failures
D. Legal clauses
Answer: B
Rationale: Sponsors are interested in value, visibility, and return on
investment.
