FBLA INTRODUCTION TO EVENT PLANNING /
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Terms in this set (282)
Name seven 1) Budgeting
responsibilities of an event 2) Establishing timelines
planner listed in the official 3) Acquiring Permits
industry definition of an
4) Planning Food
event planning.
5) Coordinating transportation
6) Developing theme
7) Arranging the activities
What are the two major 1) Business Sector
sectors in which event 2) Social Sector
planning is done?
What's one tool you can use Internet websites
to discover what planners in
your area are doing?
True or False? Many planners True
choose to specialize in their
area of expertise, and
sometimes that choice is
based upon where they live,
False
True or False? To be s
successful event planner, you
need to be an expert in all
categories of events.
,True or False? The type of True
job you have as an event
planner will determine your
event planning role.
Name five duties of an event 1) Managing response cards and invitations 2) Helping
planner. clients choose a design for all printed materials
3) Developing themes and color schemes for event 4)
Arranging transportation between two vendors 5)
Choosing menus for buffet brunches or sit-down dinners
for 100 guests
According to event planners Sojourner Augustine says that her role as an event planner is
Sojourner Augustine what's essentially managing what people want.
the job of an event planner?
True or False? Event planners False
usually don't specialize in
any one area.
True or False? Depending on True
the type of event. the event
planner needs to be aware of
any guest dietary restrictions.
name some things you Find a mentor, secure " practice" clients, get feedback, do pro-
should do to hone your skills bono events, learn to work with vendors, get connected with
as an event planner. event- planning groups, pursue continuing education.
Their performance will affect the overall quality of the event
why is it important to build a
you're planning.
reliable, compatible team of
vendors?
,Explain what ISES is. How ISES is a highly regarded professional event-planning association.
will being part of ISES Not only does this group have monthly meetings with speakers,
benefit you as you start but they also have an annual conference you won't want to miss.
your event-planning career?
True or False? Once you False
land a job as an event
planner, there is no need
for continuing education.
Explain the difference a certification is a professional destination given by a trade
between receiving Association, such as the convention Industry Council a
certification and receiving a certificate in event planning can be described as a sheet of
certificate. paper you receive from a school when you complete an
event planning program.
Name the three areas in 1) corporate and business sector- Gathering
which you can work any 2) formal social event sector- Charity Functions
event planning and give an
3) informational social event sector- Wedding
example of one event in each
category.
Why is it important to have a To increase chances of getting hired
degree in a field related to
event planning?
What are two characteristics Creative
you need to posses to Well- organized
become a good planner?
How does wedding planning You work with individual client's demands and. wishes.
differ from planning for other
events?
1) Meeting Planner
List Four titles that event 2) Event director
planners may be called. 3) Meeting coordinator
4) Wedding planner
, Weddings are very emotional events for clients and will
Why is wedding planning involve more interpersonal negotiations than other events a
considered to be a separate planner coordinates.
niche in the event industry?
Name two kinds of events Baby Showers- I would be good at this event because I've
that event planners attended so many of them. I also think I would be good at baby
coordinate and explain why
showers because I love creating memorable and good
you think you would do well
at planning them. atmosphere events.
Memorial Services- Like Baby Showers I have attended
many of memorial services and different types of them to. I
think I would be good at memorial services because I like
creating events that are personal and memorable.
True or False? All of the False
events that planners
arrange are festive ones.
Name three reasons a person 1) Not enough time
might hire an event planner. 2) Enormity of planning tasks
3) Personal complications
True or false? The internet True
can be both a wonderful
resource and a source of too
much information that can
overwhelm individuals who
want to plan their own
events.
Create a budget that's realistic and achievable
how does an event planner
help clients in regard to the
event budget?
STUDY GUIDE – EXPERT VERIFIED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR GUARANTEED PASS |
NEWEST UPDATE, 2025-2026
Terms in this set (282)
Name seven 1) Budgeting
responsibilities of an event 2) Establishing timelines
planner listed in the official 3) Acquiring Permits
industry definition of an
4) Planning Food
event planning.
5) Coordinating transportation
6) Developing theme
7) Arranging the activities
What are the two major 1) Business Sector
sectors in which event 2) Social Sector
planning is done?
What's one tool you can use Internet websites
to discover what planners in
your area are doing?
True or False? Many planners True
choose to specialize in their
area of expertise, and
sometimes that choice is
based upon where they live,
False
True or False? To be s
successful event planner, you
need to be an expert in all
categories of events.
,True or False? The type of True
job you have as an event
planner will determine your
event planning role.
Name five duties of an event 1) Managing response cards and invitations 2) Helping
planner. clients choose a design for all printed materials
3) Developing themes and color schemes for event 4)
Arranging transportation between two vendors 5)
Choosing menus for buffet brunches or sit-down dinners
for 100 guests
According to event planners Sojourner Augustine says that her role as an event planner is
Sojourner Augustine what's essentially managing what people want.
the job of an event planner?
True or False? Event planners False
usually don't specialize in
any one area.
True or False? Depending on True
the type of event. the event
planner needs to be aware of
any guest dietary restrictions.
name some things you Find a mentor, secure " practice" clients, get feedback, do pro-
should do to hone your skills bono events, learn to work with vendors, get connected with
as an event planner. event- planning groups, pursue continuing education.
Their performance will affect the overall quality of the event
why is it important to build a
you're planning.
reliable, compatible team of
vendors?
,Explain what ISES is. How ISES is a highly regarded professional event-planning association.
will being part of ISES Not only does this group have monthly meetings with speakers,
benefit you as you start but they also have an annual conference you won't want to miss.
your event-planning career?
True or False? Once you False
land a job as an event
planner, there is no need
for continuing education.
Explain the difference a certification is a professional destination given by a trade
between receiving Association, such as the convention Industry Council a
certification and receiving a certificate in event planning can be described as a sheet of
certificate. paper you receive from a school when you complete an
event planning program.
Name the three areas in 1) corporate and business sector- Gathering
which you can work any 2) formal social event sector- Charity Functions
event planning and give an
3) informational social event sector- Wedding
example of one event in each
category.
Why is it important to have a To increase chances of getting hired
degree in a field related to
event planning?
What are two characteristics Creative
you need to posses to Well- organized
become a good planner?
How does wedding planning You work with individual client's demands and. wishes.
differ from planning for other
events?
1) Meeting Planner
List Four titles that event 2) Event director
planners may be called. 3) Meeting coordinator
4) Wedding planner
, Weddings are very emotional events for clients and will
Why is wedding planning involve more interpersonal negotiations than other events a
considered to be a separate planner coordinates.
niche in the event industry?
Name two kinds of events Baby Showers- I would be good at this event because I've
that event planners attended so many of them. I also think I would be good at baby
coordinate and explain why
showers because I love creating memorable and good
you think you would do well
at planning them. atmosphere events.
Memorial Services- Like Baby Showers I have attended
many of memorial services and different types of them to. I
think I would be good at memorial services because I like
creating events that are personal and memorable.
True or False? All of the False
events that planners
arrange are festive ones.
Name three reasons a person 1) Not enough time
might hire an event planner. 2) Enormity of planning tasks
3) Personal complications
True or false? The internet True
can be both a wonderful
resource and a source of too
much information that can
overwhelm individuals who
want to plan their own
events.
Create a budget that's realistic and achievable
how does an event planner
help clients in regard to the
event budget?
