HFT 2750 Quiz 7 (Ch 11), HM 363
Chapter 11, Quiz 7, HFT 2750- Quiz
Eight, FCFN 376 Quiz 8, Quiz 10,
HOSPITALITY MASTER SET
Complete Answers
The stages of risk management are: Preparedness, mitigation, risk, recovery. -
ANSWER-False
Which of these agreements must legally be in writing? - ANSWER-All of the above
True - ANSWER-For an offer to be accepted, the acceptance must be unequivocal
and in the same terms as the offer
False - ANSWER-It is acceptable to sign a contract in which major items are left to
future negotiations
True - ANSWER-The text gives the advice not to accept something just because it is
preprinted on the contract or the proposals is given to you by that other party
True - ANSWER-Many hoteliers, particularly those who have been in the industry for
many years, sum up meeting negotiations with this simple maxim: "Dates, Rates,
and Space - You Can Only Have Two"
False - ANSWER-Parol evidence means evidence of written agreement
True - ANSWER-Attrition clauses (sometimes referred to as performance or slippage
clauses) provide for the payment of damages to the hotel when a meeting organizer
fails to fully utilize the room block specified in the contract
True - ANSWER-A force majeure or Act of God clause permits either party to
terminate the contract without damages if fulfillment of the obligations imposed the
agreement is rendered impossible by occurrences outside of the control of either
party
False - ANSWER-The stages of risk management are: Preparedness. Mitigations,
Risk, and Recovery
False - ANSWER-The text advises that a good negotiation tactic is to always be the
first one to make an offer
,False - ANSWER-A contract has to be in writing to be enforceable
Parol evidence means evidence of written agreement. - ANSWER-False (Evidence
of oral agreement)
Attrition clauses are also called: - ANSWER-Performance clauses
Slippage clauses
Which of these agreements must legally be in writing? - ANSWER-(All of the above)
Contracts for the lease of real estate
Contracts that are not to be performed within one year of the agreement
Contracts for the sale of real estate
Which of the following does not need to be contained in a valid written contract? -
ANSWER-(The mailing addresses of the parties) VS
A statement of consideration
The identities of the parties
An identification or recitation of the subject matter
Many hoteliers, particularly those who have been in the industry for many years, sum
up meeting negotiations with this simple maxim: "Dates, Rates and Space - You Can
Only Have Two." - ANSWER-True
The Federal Copyright Act states that when music is "performed," royalties must be
given to those who own the copyright of that music. The exception to this rule is: -
ANSWER-If the music is being played over a single home-style radio or TV
What is parol evidence? - ANSWER-Evidence of an oral agreement
The stages of risk management are: Preparedness, mitigation, risk, recovery. -
ANSWER-(FALSE)
Preparedness
Mitigation
Response
Recovery
The primary source of hotel revenue is: - ANSWER-Sleeping room revenue
The text gives the advice to never sign a contract in which major items like room
rates are left to future negotiation. - ANSWER-True
What has a distinctive role in attracting an attendee to a special event? - ANSWER-
Promotion, Direct Marketing, Publicity
True/False: A Special Event is defined as a recurring event staged for the purpose of
attracting as large an audience as possible. - ANSWER-False
True/False: Semiformal weddings are most common for second marriages. -
ANSWER-False
,Usually 16-ft buffet is considered adequate for up to 100-200 guests if double sided.
- ANSWER-True
Ture/False: According to the text, cities in the Rocky Mountains need to make their
profits with special events during the ski season when the most visitors are there. -
ANSWER-False
Communicating directly with the target customer for an event that will generate a
response is: - ANSWER-Direct Marketing
True/False: The best day of the week to attract news crews is Friday because it is
usually a quiet news day. Saturday and Sunday have even fewer distractions, but
most stations do not have enough news crews working the weekend who can cover
an event - ANSWER-True
True/False: The promotional mix model includes advertising, sales promotion,
publicity and public relations. Social media is not included. - ANSWER-False
What part of the planning process is often forgotten when applied to meetings? -
ANSWER-Evaluation of the event
Which of these is not one of the six key elements involved in the cost of the event?
Rental cost, Production cost, Marketing cost, or Legal cost - ANSWER-Legal cost
According to the text, a presidential inauguration is an example of a special event. -
ANSWER-True
Some of the tools used in planning a special event are flow charts and graphs, setup
and breakdown schedules, and policy statements. - ANSWER-True
Who is a stakeholder in special events? - ANSWER-All of the above
In order to keep visitors in the Disneyland park at night, Walt Disney designed a
"Special Event" called the Main Street Electric Parade. - ANSWER-True
The best day of the week to attract news crews is Friday because it is usually a quiet
news day. Saturday and Sunday have even fewer distractions, but most stations do
not have enough news crews working the weekend who can cover an event. -
ANSWER-True
What is causing the growth of company sponsorship's? - ANSWER-All of the above
A statement that clearly defines the who, what, when, where, and why of an event is
a: - ANSWER-Vision statement
When is a good time to hold a music festival in Colorado? - ANSWER-Summer off-
season months to utilize space and rates
, Which of the following elements have a distinctive role in attracting an attendee to a
special event? - ANSWER-All of the above
What part of the planning process is often forgotten when applied to meetings? -
ANSWER-Evaluating the event
The promotional mix model includes advertising, sales promotion, publicity and
public relations. Social media is not included. - ANSWER-False
Communicating directly with the target customer for an event that will generate a
response is: - ANSWER-Direct marketing
Which of these is not one of the six key elements involved in the cost of the event? -
ANSWER-Legal costs
An example of a hallmark event is: - ANSWER-The Olympics
A Special Event is defined as a recurring event staged for the purpose of attracting
as large an audience as possible. - ANSWER-False
According to the text, cities in the Rocky Mountains need to make their profits with
special events during the ski season when the most visitors are there. - ANSWER-
False
Target marketing is best understood by clearly defining who wants to attend a certain
type of event. - ANSWER-True
Which of these is not a compelling reason why company sponsorship's are growing?
- ANSWER-Loosening of restrictions
Orchestrating a special event takes all but which of the following? - ANSWER-A
CMP certification
Typically, which of the following consists of bread or pastry, and juice and/or coffee?
- ANSWER-continental breakfast
According to the food consumptions guidelines in this chapter, a light eater will eat 8
+ hors d'oeuveres in a 2-hour reception with dinner following. - ANSWER-false
(3-4)
According to the food consumptions guidelines in this chapter, a heavy eater will eat
16 + hors d'oeuveres in a 2-3 hour reception with no dinner following. - ANSWER-
true
Under Family Style/English Service, guests are seated, and large serving platters
and bowls of food are placed on the dining table by the servers. Guests pass the
food around the table, and a host often will carve the meat. - ANSWER-true
Catering at a facility that has its own permanent kitchens and function rooms is: -
ANSWER-on-premise catering
Chapter 11, Quiz 7, HFT 2750- Quiz
Eight, FCFN 376 Quiz 8, Quiz 10,
HOSPITALITY MASTER SET
Complete Answers
The stages of risk management are: Preparedness, mitigation, risk, recovery. -
ANSWER-False
Which of these agreements must legally be in writing? - ANSWER-All of the above
True - ANSWER-For an offer to be accepted, the acceptance must be unequivocal
and in the same terms as the offer
False - ANSWER-It is acceptable to sign a contract in which major items are left to
future negotiations
True - ANSWER-The text gives the advice not to accept something just because it is
preprinted on the contract or the proposals is given to you by that other party
True - ANSWER-Many hoteliers, particularly those who have been in the industry for
many years, sum up meeting negotiations with this simple maxim: "Dates, Rates,
and Space - You Can Only Have Two"
False - ANSWER-Parol evidence means evidence of written agreement
True - ANSWER-Attrition clauses (sometimes referred to as performance or slippage
clauses) provide for the payment of damages to the hotel when a meeting organizer
fails to fully utilize the room block specified in the contract
True - ANSWER-A force majeure or Act of God clause permits either party to
terminate the contract without damages if fulfillment of the obligations imposed the
agreement is rendered impossible by occurrences outside of the control of either
party
False - ANSWER-The stages of risk management are: Preparedness. Mitigations,
Risk, and Recovery
False - ANSWER-The text advises that a good negotiation tactic is to always be the
first one to make an offer
,False - ANSWER-A contract has to be in writing to be enforceable
Parol evidence means evidence of written agreement. - ANSWER-False (Evidence
of oral agreement)
Attrition clauses are also called: - ANSWER-Performance clauses
Slippage clauses
Which of these agreements must legally be in writing? - ANSWER-(All of the above)
Contracts for the lease of real estate
Contracts that are not to be performed within one year of the agreement
Contracts for the sale of real estate
Which of the following does not need to be contained in a valid written contract? -
ANSWER-(The mailing addresses of the parties) VS
A statement of consideration
The identities of the parties
An identification or recitation of the subject matter
Many hoteliers, particularly those who have been in the industry for many years, sum
up meeting negotiations with this simple maxim: "Dates, Rates and Space - You Can
Only Have Two." - ANSWER-True
The Federal Copyright Act states that when music is "performed," royalties must be
given to those who own the copyright of that music. The exception to this rule is: -
ANSWER-If the music is being played over a single home-style radio or TV
What is parol evidence? - ANSWER-Evidence of an oral agreement
The stages of risk management are: Preparedness, mitigation, risk, recovery. -
ANSWER-(FALSE)
Preparedness
Mitigation
Response
Recovery
The primary source of hotel revenue is: - ANSWER-Sleeping room revenue
The text gives the advice to never sign a contract in which major items like room
rates are left to future negotiation. - ANSWER-True
What has a distinctive role in attracting an attendee to a special event? - ANSWER-
Promotion, Direct Marketing, Publicity
True/False: A Special Event is defined as a recurring event staged for the purpose of
attracting as large an audience as possible. - ANSWER-False
True/False: Semiformal weddings are most common for second marriages. -
ANSWER-False
,Usually 16-ft buffet is considered adequate for up to 100-200 guests if double sided.
- ANSWER-True
Ture/False: According to the text, cities in the Rocky Mountains need to make their
profits with special events during the ski season when the most visitors are there. -
ANSWER-False
Communicating directly with the target customer for an event that will generate a
response is: - ANSWER-Direct Marketing
True/False: The best day of the week to attract news crews is Friday because it is
usually a quiet news day. Saturday and Sunday have even fewer distractions, but
most stations do not have enough news crews working the weekend who can cover
an event - ANSWER-True
True/False: The promotional mix model includes advertising, sales promotion,
publicity and public relations. Social media is not included. - ANSWER-False
What part of the planning process is often forgotten when applied to meetings? -
ANSWER-Evaluation of the event
Which of these is not one of the six key elements involved in the cost of the event?
Rental cost, Production cost, Marketing cost, or Legal cost - ANSWER-Legal cost
According to the text, a presidential inauguration is an example of a special event. -
ANSWER-True
Some of the tools used in planning a special event are flow charts and graphs, setup
and breakdown schedules, and policy statements. - ANSWER-True
Who is a stakeholder in special events? - ANSWER-All of the above
In order to keep visitors in the Disneyland park at night, Walt Disney designed a
"Special Event" called the Main Street Electric Parade. - ANSWER-True
The best day of the week to attract news crews is Friday because it is usually a quiet
news day. Saturday and Sunday have even fewer distractions, but most stations do
not have enough news crews working the weekend who can cover an event. -
ANSWER-True
What is causing the growth of company sponsorship's? - ANSWER-All of the above
A statement that clearly defines the who, what, when, where, and why of an event is
a: - ANSWER-Vision statement
When is a good time to hold a music festival in Colorado? - ANSWER-Summer off-
season months to utilize space and rates
, Which of the following elements have a distinctive role in attracting an attendee to a
special event? - ANSWER-All of the above
What part of the planning process is often forgotten when applied to meetings? -
ANSWER-Evaluating the event
The promotional mix model includes advertising, sales promotion, publicity and
public relations. Social media is not included. - ANSWER-False
Communicating directly with the target customer for an event that will generate a
response is: - ANSWER-Direct marketing
Which of these is not one of the six key elements involved in the cost of the event? -
ANSWER-Legal costs
An example of a hallmark event is: - ANSWER-The Olympics
A Special Event is defined as a recurring event staged for the purpose of attracting
as large an audience as possible. - ANSWER-False
According to the text, cities in the Rocky Mountains need to make their profits with
special events during the ski season when the most visitors are there. - ANSWER-
False
Target marketing is best understood by clearly defining who wants to attend a certain
type of event. - ANSWER-True
Which of these is not a compelling reason why company sponsorship's are growing?
- ANSWER-Loosening of restrictions
Orchestrating a special event takes all but which of the following? - ANSWER-A
CMP certification
Typically, which of the following consists of bread or pastry, and juice and/or coffee?
- ANSWER-continental breakfast
According to the food consumptions guidelines in this chapter, a light eater will eat 8
+ hors d'oeuveres in a 2-hour reception with dinner following. - ANSWER-false
(3-4)
According to the food consumptions guidelines in this chapter, a heavy eater will eat
16 + hors d'oeuveres in a 2-3 hour reception with no dinner following. - ANSWER-
true
Under Family Style/English Service, guests are seated, and large serving platters
and bowls of food are placed on the dining table by the servers. Guests pass the
food around the table, and a host often will carve the meat. - ANSWER-true
Catering at a facility that has its own permanent kitchens and function rooms is: -
ANSWER-on-premise catering
