EVENT PLANNER HOSP 180 CHAPTER
13 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Successful event planners have mastered the skill of ___________ allowing them to run
successful events.
A. Social skills
B. Multi-tasking
C. Budgeting
D. Supervision - Answer-C. Budgeting
Working with staff and volunteers to meet the goals of the event, assigning job tasks to
employees and volunteers, and coaching and mentoring are elements of which skill?
A. Coordinating and delegating
B. Multi-tasking
C. Wedding planning
D. Negotiating - Answer-A. Coordinating and delegating
A successful event planner who focuses on fundraising events must have a wide range
of skills and abilities with this one being one of the most important.
A. Exceptional social skills
B. The ability to plan the event on a set and limited budget
C. The ability to raise sponsorships
D. Outstanding marketing skills - Answer-B. The ability to plan the event on a set and
limited budget
What key skills must a person planning charity balls possess?
A.A person in charge of planning a charity ball should be a good negotiator, must be
able to plan the event on a budget and stay within the budget, and must be able to
maintain a pleasant demeanor in all situations.
B.A person planning a charity ball must understand the goal of the ball and be good at
calming people down when things don't go as planned.
C. Planning a charity ball requires several key skills, which include the ability to plan a
menu, order decorations, and work within a budget.
D. When planning a charity ball, the planner must have a sense of humor, must be
creative, and must be able to fill in if someone is unable to work his or her scheduled
shift. - Answer-A. A person in charge of planning a charity ball should be a good
negotiator, must be able to plan the event on a budget and stay within the budget, and
must be able to maintain a pleasant demeanor in all situations
Planning a major event, such as a convention takes time, so most association
conventions are planned ______________
A.in the summer, when business is slow, and more attendees can participate.
, B.in the Winter, in order to receive discounted room rates.
C. three to six months ahead of time.
D. two to five years in advance of the convention. - Answer-D. two to five years in
advance of the convention
What category of special event continues to lead the industry in terms of event
business?
A. Corporate events
B. The Super Bowl
C. Fundraising events
D. Weddings - Answer-A. corporate events
Why was it necessary to create the role of a corporate event planner?
A. Special events require unique skills and special roles were needed to make sure
events went correctly.
B. Corporate events account for nearly 80% of the market and they include more
specials events which require additional expertise and planning.
C. The industry wanted to provide more career paths for hospitality students.
D. Corporations did not have well trained staff members who could produce these
events thus requiring new roles. - Answer-B. Corporate events account for nearly 80%
of the market and they include more specials events which require additional expertise
and planning
Weddings have occurred for thousands of years and today they have been elevated to
new heights opening the door for this new career specialty.
A. Floral specialist
B. Live bands
C. Wedding planner
D. Caterer - Answer-C. wedding planner
Fairs, festivals, and events are public celebrations held around the world, and it is often
difficult to distinguish between them; however, fairs are generally _________ than
festivals or other events.
A .larger
B. more expensive
C. held more often
D. smaller - Answer-A. larger
A possible career choice for someone who enjoys special events, live concerts, and the
challenge of attracting attendees would be a _____________.
A. roadie
B. venue manager
C. festival manager
D. concert promoter - Answer-D. concert promoter
13 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Successful event planners have mastered the skill of ___________ allowing them to run
successful events.
A. Social skills
B. Multi-tasking
C. Budgeting
D. Supervision - Answer-C. Budgeting
Working with staff and volunteers to meet the goals of the event, assigning job tasks to
employees and volunteers, and coaching and mentoring are elements of which skill?
A. Coordinating and delegating
B. Multi-tasking
C. Wedding planning
D. Negotiating - Answer-A. Coordinating and delegating
A successful event planner who focuses on fundraising events must have a wide range
of skills and abilities with this one being one of the most important.
A. Exceptional social skills
B. The ability to plan the event on a set and limited budget
C. The ability to raise sponsorships
D. Outstanding marketing skills - Answer-B. The ability to plan the event on a set and
limited budget
What key skills must a person planning charity balls possess?
A.A person in charge of planning a charity ball should be a good negotiator, must be
able to plan the event on a budget and stay within the budget, and must be able to
maintain a pleasant demeanor in all situations.
B.A person planning a charity ball must understand the goal of the ball and be good at
calming people down when things don't go as planned.
C. Planning a charity ball requires several key skills, which include the ability to plan a
menu, order decorations, and work within a budget.
D. When planning a charity ball, the planner must have a sense of humor, must be
creative, and must be able to fill in if someone is unable to work his or her scheduled
shift. - Answer-A. A person in charge of planning a charity ball should be a good
negotiator, must be able to plan the event on a budget and stay within the budget, and
must be able to maintain a pleasant demeanor in all situations
Planning a major event, such as a convention takes time, so most association
conventions are planned ______________
A.in the summer, when business is slow, and more attendees can participate.
, B.in the Winter, in order to receive discounted room rates.
C. three to six months ahead of time.
D. two to five years in advance of the convention. - Answer-D. two to five years in
advance of the convention
What category of special event continues to lead the industry in terms of event
business?
A. Corporate events
B. The Super Bowl
C. Fundraising events
D. Weddings - Answer-A. corporate events
Why was it necessary to create the role of a corporate event planner?
A. Special events require unique skills and special roles were needed to make sure
events went correctly.
B. Corporate events account for nearly 80% of the market and they include more
specials events which require additional expertise and planning.
C. The industry wanted to provide more career paths for hospitality students.
D. Corporations did not have well trained staff members who could produce these
events thus requiring new roles. - Answer-B. Corporate events account for nearly 80%
of the market and they include more specials events which require additional expertise
and planning
Weddings have occurred for thousands of years and today they have been elevated to
new heights opening the door for this new career specialty.
A. Floral specialist
B. Live bands
C. Wedding planner
D. Caterer - Answer-C. wedding planner
Fairs, festivals, and events are public celebrations held around the world, and it is often
difficult to distinguish between them; however, fairs are generally _________ than
festivals or other events.
A .larger
B. more expensive
C. held more often
D. smaller - Answer-A. larger
A possible career choice for someone who enjoys special events, live concerts, and the
challenge of attracting attendees would be a _____________.
A. roadie
B. venue manager
C. festival manager
D. concert promoter - Answer-D. concert promoter
