HFT 2750 Final Exam Questions with
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Meeting planners, ideally, are those who: - ANSWER-Enjoy problem solving
All of the above
Have broad interests
Love to multitask
This company provides exhibitions with things such as freight handling, audio,
telecommunications needs, storing, installation and more. - ANSWER-Exhibition
Management Company
Why do exhibitors attend trade shows? - ANSWER-To brand their name in the
industry
New product roll-out
Opportunities to meet trade media
Correct!
All of the above
What are some qualities of association meetings? - ANSWER-They tend to be large,
and there are generally a few hundred to a few thousand attendees.
Attendance is voluntary.
Correct!
All of the above
Attendees are responsible for registration, hotel, transportation, and other similar
expenses.
Using the attached Florida Ballroom file answer the following question. What type of
seating would you recommend for a networking reception of 800 in this space? -
ANSWER-Mostly use cocktail highboy tables with some rounds of 8
Attrition penalties are: - ANSWER-Relevant when a meeting uses less than the
contracted number of sleeping room nights
Careers in the MEEC industry include all of these except: - ANSWER-Urban Planner
What is the top reason to have a meeting face to face? - ANSWER-To learn from
peers
Most convention centers are owned by: - ANSWER-government public agencies
Which of the following usually has the biggest effect on attendance? - ANSWER-
location
, Meeting Planning as a recognized profession did not really develop until 1972 when
______ was founded. - ANSWER-MPI
What does our industry refer to as large gatherings with an educational and exhibit
or exposition component? - ANSWER-Conventions
What is the overall job of a DMO? - ANSWER-to sell a destination
Which groups tend to be the most price sensitive? - ANSWER-SMERF
What is the goal of APEX? - ANSWER-set guidelines to "Speak the same language"
Using the attached Florida Ballroom file answer the following question. You have a
group of 1,400 and need to plan a general session. Will the Florida Ballroom
accommodate your group? - ANSWER-Yes, but only with Theater Seating
To be profitable, the show organizer must find the right mix of: - ANSWER-Buyers
and sellers
Correct!
All of the above
Service contractors
Facilities
Hotels always charge for their meeting space. - ANSWER-False
A ________ is based on a 10' × 10' grid with smallest allowable exhibit being that
size. - ANSWER-standard booth
An event where suppliers present goods to business buyers and is not open to the
public is a - ANSWER-Trade show
A 3rd party company that handles all local travel and local support functions,
including off-site events and ground transfers is called: - ANSWER-DMC
The average Orlando M&C attendee tends to fall in the lower socio-economic
bracket. - ANSWER-False
According to the 2010 CIC Economic Impact Study shared in class, the total direct
spending from M&C business amounted to ____ in direct spending and created
_____ jobs in the US: - ANSWER-263B, 1.7M
Which of following is a major division or segment of the tourism/ hospitality industry?
- ANSWER-Attractions
Correct!
All of the above
Transportation
Shopping
Convention Centers are always profitable. - ANSWER-False
Complete Solutions
Meeting planners, ideally, are those who: - ANSWER-Enjoy problem solving
All of the above
Have broad interests
Love to multitask
This company provides exhibitions with things such as freight handling, audio,
telecommunications needs, storing, installation and more. - ANSWER-Exhibition
Management Company
Why do exhibitors attend trade shows? - ANSWER-To brand their name in the
industry
New product roll-out
Opportunities to meet trade media
Correct!
All of the above
What are some qualities of association meetings? - ANSWER-They tend to be large,
and there are generally a few hundred to a few thousand attendees.
Attendance is voluntary.
Correct!
All of the above
Attendees are responsible for registration, hotel, transportation, and other similar
expenses.
Using the attached Florida Ballroom file answer the following question. What type of
seating would you recommend for a networking reception of 800 in this space? -
ANSWER-Mostly use cocktail highboy tables with some rounds of 8
Attrition penalties are: - ANSWER-Relevant when a meeting uses less than the
contracted number of sleeping room nights
Careers in the MEEC industry include all of these except: - ANSWER-Urban Planner
What is the top reason to have a meeting face to face? - ANSWER-To learn from
peers
Most convention centers are owned by: - ANSWER-government public agencies
Which of the following usually has the biggest effect on attendance? - ANSWER-
location
, Meeting Planning as a recognized profession did not really develop until 1972 when
______ was founded. - ANSWER-MPI
What does our industry refer to as large gatherings with an educational and exhibit
or exposition component? - ANSWER-Conventions
What is the overall job of a DMO? - ANSWER-to sell a destination
Which groups tend to be the most price sensitive? - ANSWER-SMERF
What is the goal of APEX? - ANSWER-set guidelines to "Speak the same language"
Using the attached Florida Ballroom file answer the following question. You have a
group of 1,400 and need to plan a general session. Will the Florida Ballroom
accommodate your group? - ANSWER-Yes, but only with Theater Seating
To be profitable, the show organizer must find the right mix of: - ANSWER-Buyers
and sellers
Correct!
All of the above
Service contractors
Facilities
Hotels always charge for their meeting space. - ANSWER-False
A ________ is based on a 10' × 10' grid with smallest allowable exhibit being that
size. - ANSWER-standard booth
An event where suppliers present goods to business buyers and is not open to the
public is a - ANSWER-Trade show
A 3rd party company that handles all local travel and local support functions,
including off-site events and ground transfers is called: - ANSWER-DMC
The average Orlando M&C attendee tends to fall in the lower socio-economic
bracket. - ANSWER-False
According to the 2010 CIC Economic Impact Study shared in class, the total direct
spending from M&C business amounted to ____ in direct spending and created
_____ jobs in the US: - ANSWER-263B, 1.7M
Which of following is a major division or segment of the tourism/ hospitality industry?
- ANSWER-Attractions
Correct!
All of the above
Transportation
Shopping
Convention Centers are always profitable. - ANSWER-False
