CERTIFIED MEETING PROFESSIONAL CMP COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

CERTIFIED MEETING PROFESSIONAL CMP COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE
QUESTIONS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Certified Meeting Professional CMP Certification
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Question:
Event strategy

Answer:
Involves the what and why of a meeting, which drives the how or the planning of the meeting.



Question:
Strategic planning

Answer:
Process by which an organization develops its long range plan of action



Question:
Development role in strategic planning

Answer:
Answers the question: how will we achieve our organizations mission through our meetings



Question:
Implementation role in strategic planning

Answer:
Fully understand the strategic goals for the organization and event, and then develop objectives to
achieve those goals.



Question:

,Strategic plan

Answer:
Long range call to action for a company



Question:
3 distinct elements of strategic planning

Answer:
Discovery, analysis, and planning (DAP)



Question:
Discovery

Answer:
Purpose of the event, internal assessment, business environment



Question:
Analysis

Answer:
Disciplined management requires a solid foundation of data. Variety of information on past events
should be collected.



Question:
Planning

Answer:
Once discovery and analysis phases are complete, development of events strategic plan begins.



Question:
Mission statement

,Answer:
Defines the purpose of the organization



Question:
Goals

Answer:
Broad and general; expected to be achieved over a long term horizon. Used to achieve the mission



Question:
Objectives

Answer:
Specific and narrow and used to achieve a goal. Tie directly to evaluation measures.



Question:
SMART-ER objectives

Answer:
E - ethical R - recorded



Question:
Internal factors to determine event feasibility

Answer:
History Financial Role of the event in the organizations finances and overall strategy Availability of
Human Resources Commitment Marketing and brand considerations



Question:
External factors to determining event feasibility

Answer:

, Audience Industry Economic context Applicable legislation or regulatory requirements Economic
and social impacts on hosting communities Risks (internal or external)



Question:
Requirements for the event

Answer:
Financial resources Human Resources Marketing & PR Resources Technology requirements
Logistical requirements Event specific resources Legal or regulatory requirements Evaluation
resources Sustainability resources Safety & security resources



Question:
Financial summary

Answer:
Fundamental part of your strategic plan Answers: How event will be funded Financial goal of event
What is the event budget How will event respond to budget shortfalls How will event address cash
flow concerns Which currency will be used



Question:
3 things to analyze for financial summary

Answer:
1- Historical income and expense statements 2- Budget for best and worse case scenario 3- Do any
financial decisions impact policies at an organization? (Fee for family members implies family
members allowed)



Question:
Monitor strategic plan

Answer:
1- measurable objectives 2- monitoring tools and processes 3- feedback and modification processes