EVENT PLANNING EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Describe Event Design - Answer-Event design focuses on the decor, style and
aesthetics of an event. It's about creating a vision and then designing all the visual
details to transform a venue into that dream.
Define Effective Event Flow - Answer-It describes how an event object moves through
the display list. An effective event flow must contain the three parts. (capture phrase,
target phrase, and bubbling phrase) capture phrase is all of the nodes from the stage to
the parent of the target node. Target phrase consist solely of the target node and
bubbling phrase compromises the nodes encountered on the return trip from the parent
of the target node back to the stage,
Define the role of an Event a planner - Answer-An Event planner structures an event,
coordinate all of the moving parts, and makes sure everyone had a good time. Also
called convention and meeting planners, they do everything involved in making sure
these events go smoothly, including choosing locations, hiring caterers, entertainment,
and other vendors.
Describe the huge wedding planner industry - Answer-The "Wedding industry" is large
in terms of dollars, but tracking where that money is spent is more difficult for several
reasons. This is an industry that is made up of multiple smaller enterprises that are part
of different industries like caterers, wedding consultants, dresses, various beauty
suppliers (hair, makeup), photographers, favors/bridesmaids gifts, music, honeymoon
related, etc. while the industry as a whole represents a lot of money, each of the
component parts is much smaller- some smaller than others.
Explain the role of event space for venue managers - Answer-The right venue can make
the "Extras" needed to make a lasting impression - from liners, to florals, to connecting
you to others vendors who can assist in brining your event to life. Five elements make
up the pillars of a stellar venue capacity, location, technological components, food &
beverages, "Wow" factor.
Explain the wide range of event careers ranging from detailed planning to high-level
multitasking during event execution - Answer-Working with clients to identify their needs
and ensure costumer satisfaction. Organizing facilities and details such as decor,
catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment,
promotional material, etc. some examples include: event planner, Wedding planner,
venue manager, sponsorship coordinator, catering manager, social media manager,
staff coordinator, marketing manager, and more!
Find companies that are hiring planners and their required qualifications - Answer-The
Village Green (Martinsburg, PA) - Event Coordinator
AND ANSWERS
Describe Event Design - Answer-Event design focuses on the decor, style and
aesthetics of an event. It's about creating a vision and then designing all the visual
details to transform a venue into that dream.
Define Effective Event Flow - Answer-It describes how an event object moves through
the display list. An effective event flow must contain the three parts. (capture phrase,
target phrase, and bubbling phrase) capture phrase is all of the nodes from the stage to
the parent of the target node. Target phrase consist solely of the target node and
bubbling phrase compromises the nodes encountered on the return trip from the parent
of the target node back to the stage,
Define the role of an Event a planner - Answer-An Event planner structures an event,
coordinate all of the moving parts, and makes sure everyone had a good time. Also
called convention and meeting planners, they do everything involved in making sure
these events go smoothly, including choosing locations, hiring caterers, entertainment,
and other vendors.
Describe the huge wedding planner industry - Answer-The "Wedding industry" is large
in terms of dollars, but tracking where that money is spent is more difficult for several
reasons. This is an industry that is made up of multiple smaller enterprises that are part
of different industries like caterers, wedding consultants, dresses, various beauty
suppliers (hair, makeup), photographers, favors/bridesmaids gifts, music, honeymoon
related, etc. while the industry as a whole represents a lot of money, each of the
component parts is much smaller- some smaller than others.
Explain the role of event space for venue managers - Answer-The right venue can make
the "Extras" needed to make a lasting impression - from liners, to florals, to connecting
you to others vendors who can assist in brining your event to life. Five elements make
up the pillars of a stellar venue capacity, location, technological components, food &
beverages, "Wow" factor.
Explain the wide range of event careers ranging from detailed planning to high-level
multitasking during event execution - Answer-Working with clients to identify their needs
and ensure costumer satisfaction. Organizing facilities and details such as decor,
catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment,
promotional material, etc. some examples include: event planner, Wedding planner,
venue manager, sponsorship coordinator, catering manager, social media manager,
staff coordinator, marketing manager, and more!
Find companies that are hiring planners and their required qualifications - Answer-The
Village Green (Martinsburg, PA) - Event Coordinator
