HB 380 Exam 1 Chapter 1-8 Questions with
Accurate Answer
What does (MEEC) stand for? correct answer Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions
What are gatherings of two or more people considered? correct answer Meeting
A meeting that has a trade show component is called correct answer Convention
What is a commonly used term for an organized occasion such as a meeting, convention, exhibition,
special event, gala dinner, etc.? correct answer Event
An exhibition of products and/or services held for members of a common or related industry that are
not open to the public is called a(n): correct answer Trade Show
This is a participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem solving and consultation:
correct answer Conference
Small group sessions, panels, workshops, or presentations, offered concurrently within an event are
called: correct answer Break-Out Sessions
Which of the following is not part of the four major segments of the tourism and hospitality industry?
correct answer Food and Beverage
What are the two important characteristics of lodging? correct answer They are available to the public
and they charge a fee for usage
What does (EIC) stand for? correct answer Events Industry Council
What does a community have to have in order to be considered a "world class city?" correct answer A
convention center and a stadium/arena for sports and events
,Today, there are almost 700 academic programs worldwide and over in the U.S. alone that have
programs around the MEEC industry. correct answer 150
Which of the following is not an industry certification/certificate offered by an EIC member
organization? correct answer Certified Professional in Catering and Foodservice (CPCF)
Where was the Event Industry Council founded? correct answer New York
According to research conducted by PCMA, meeting planners who hold the CMP certification earn (on
average) more than ______ annually than their non-certified counterparts. correct answer $10,000
Standards provide recognition of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the industry.
(True/False) correct answer True
The _____ establishes basic standards of values and conduct for CMP applicants and to Certified
Meeting Professionals. correct answer CMP Code of Ethics
Many careers in MEEC involve multiple aspects of the tourism and hospitality industry. (True/False)
correct answer True
It is often said that the MEEC industry is a(n) "_____" industry. correct answer Relationship
In response to COVID-19, the frequency, visibility, and communication of cleaning and sanitization
practices has increased. (True/False) correct answer True
Post COVID-19, events are being described as _____, where participants can seamlessly transition
between in-person or digital experiences. correct answer Omni-channel
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven different standards representing different sectors of the
industry? correct answer Marketing
,Which of the following are focus areas for event professionals? correct answer Evolving to a circular
economy approach for materials, managing environmental impacts of food choices amd food waste, and
accelerating towards carbon neutrality (All of the above)
During pandemics and community emergencies, many venues can also support correct answer True
Those who succeed in meetings and events will, in the future, need to be: correct answer Curious,
informed, and consumer-focused
(All of the above)
Which of the following is NOT one of the three most significant entities that organize and sponsor MEEC
gatherings? correct answer Universities
What is a corporation? correct answer A legally chartered enterprise that conduct business on behalf of
their owners with the purpose of making a profit and increasing its value
Private corporations sell stock on the open market and have a board of directors who oversee the affairs
of the corporation on behalf of the shareholders (or owners) who elected them. (True/False) correct
answer True
Many corporate meetings are booked as needed, typically less than _____ before the meeting will take
place. correct answer Six months
What three things does a corporation determine when it decides to hold a gathering? correct answer
What the budget will be, where the gathering will be held, and who will attend
Most of the attendees of a corporate gathering or event are members of the corporate family and/or
persons who have a close business relationship with the company.(True/False) correct answer True
One common thread between corporate meetings is that they are always paid for (hosted) by the
corporation. (True/False) correct answer True
, _____ of a corporation are invited to attend the company's stockholders meeting. correct answer Voting
Shareholders
A management meeting is an annual meeting that has historically been held in the city where the
company is headquartered. (True/False) correct answer False
The board of directors is a specific type of management meeting held by the governing body of a
corporation. (True/False) correct answer True
Many corporations offer ____ to reward their top performers based on certain
criteria. correct answer Incentive Trips
It has been found that is among the most popular and fastest growing strategies for motivating
employees. correct answer Travel
These are gathering where businesses sell their product directly to the general public correct answer
Public Shows
At smaller corporations, it is typical that a single person will take on a variety of duties, therefore a
specific "Meetings and Events Department" may not exist. (True/False) correct answer True
In the United States, over _____ association meetings and events occur each year. correct answer
300,000
_____ isz defined as a group of people organized for certain common purposes, whether that be for
professional, industry, educational, scientific, or social reasons correct answer Association
Association offer their members opportunities to enhance their professional development at
conferences, seminars, and workshops. (True/False) correct answer True
____ of conventions are held in conjunction with a trade show or exhibit correct answer 2/3
Accurate Answer
What does (MEEC) stand for? correct answer Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions
What are gatherings of two or more people considered? correct answer Meeting
A meeting that has a trade show component is called correct answer Convention
What is a commonly used term for an organized occasion such as a meeting, convention, exhibition,
special event, gala dinner, etc.? correct answer Event
An exhibition of products and/or services held for members of a common or related industry that are
not open to the public is called a(n): correct answer Trade Show
This is a participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact-finding, problem solving and consultation:
correct answer Conference
Small group sessions, panels, workshops, or presentations, offered concurrently within an event are
called: correct answer Break-Out Sessions
Which of the following is not part of the four major segments of the tourism and hospitality industry?
correct answer Food and Beverage
What are the two important characteristics of lodging? correct answer They are available to the public
and they charge a fee for usage
What does (EIC) stand for? correct answer Events Industry Council
What does a community have to have in order to be considered a "world class city?" correct answer A
convention center and a stadium/arena for sports and events
,Today, there are almost 700 academic programs worldwide and over in the U.S. alone that have
programs around the MEEC industry. correct answer 150
Which of the following is not an industry certification/certificate offered by an EIC member
organization? correct answer Certified Professional in Catering and Foodservice (CPCF)
Where was the Event Industry Council founded? correct answer New York
According to research conducted by PCMA, meeting planners who hold the CMP certification earn (on
average) more than ______ annually than their non-certified counterparts. correct answer $10,000
Standards provide recognition of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the industry.
(True/False) correct answer True
The _____ establishes basic standards of values and conduct for CMP applicants and to Certified
Meeting Professionals. correct answer CMP Code of Ethics
Many careers in MEEC involve multiple aspects of the tourism and hospitality industry. (True/False)
correct answer True
It is often said that the MEEC industry is a(n) "_____" industry. correct answer Relationship
In response to COVID-19, the frequency, visibility, and communication of cleaning and sanitization
practices has increased. (True/False) correct answer True
Post COVID-19, events are being described as _____, where participants can seamlessly transition
between in-person or digital experiences. correct answer Omni-channel
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven different standards representing different sectors of the
industry? correct answer Marketing
,Which of the following are focus areas for event professionals? correct answer Evolving to a circular
economy approach for materials, managing environmental impacts of food choices amd food waste, and
accelerating towards carbon neutrality (All of the above)
During pandemics and community emergencies, many venues can also support correct answer True
Those who succeed in meetings and events will, in the future, need to be: correct answer Curious,
informed, and consumer-focused
(All of the above)
Which of the following is NOT one of the three most significant entities that organize and sponsor MEEC
gatherings? correct answer Universities
What is a corporation? correct answer A legally chartered enterprise that conduct business on behalf of
their owners with the purpose of making a profit and increasing its value
Private corporations sell stock on the open market and have a board of directors who oversee the affairs
of the corporation on behalf of the shareholders (or owners) who elected them. (True/False) correct
answer True
Many corporate meetings are booked as needed, typically less than _____ before the meeting will take
place. correct answer Six months
What three things does a corporation determine when it decides to hold a gathering? correct answer
What the budget will be, where the gathering will be held, and who will attend
Most of the attendees of a corporate gathering or event are members of the corporate family and/or
persons who have a close business relationship with the company.(True/False) correct answer True
One common thread between corporate meetings is that they are always paid for (hosted) by the
corporation. (True/False) correct answer True
, _____ of a corporation are invited to attend the company's stockholders meeting. correct answer Voting
Shareholders
A management meeting is an annual meeting that has historically been held in the city where the
company is headquartered. (True/False) correct answer False
The board of directors is a specific type of management meeting held by the governing body of a
corporation. (True/False) correct answer True
Many corporations offer ____ to reward their top performers based on certain
criteria. correct answer Incentive Trips
It has been found that is among the most popular and fastest growing strategies for motivating
employees. correct answer Travel
These are gathering where businesses sell their product directly to the general public correct answer
Public Shows
At smaller corporations, it is typical that a single person will take on a variety of duties, therefore a
specific "Meetings and Events Department" may not exist. (True/False) correct answer True
In the United States, over _____ association meetings and events occur each year. correct answer
300,000
_____ isz defined as a group of people organized for certain common purposes, whether that be for
professional, industry, educational, scientific, or social reasons correct answer Association
Association offer their members opportunities to enhance their professional development at
conferences, seminars, and workshops. (True/False) correct answer True
____ of conventions are held in conjunction with a trade show or exhibit correct answer 2/3
