Which of the following refers to small group sessions, panels, workshops, or presentations
offered concurrently within the event? These are formed to focus on specific subjects. correct
answers Break-out sessions
The MEEC industry is involved with which of the following segments? correct answers All of
the answers (lodging, transportation, F&B)
What are the trips that companies reward their top performers based on stated criteria? correct
answers Incentive Trips
MEEC is the international understanding of meetings. correct answers False
Which of the following is the most widely-held, widely-recognized certification in the industry?
correct answers CMP
Which of the following is the number one convention market in the U.S. based on available
exhibit space at its major convention center? correct answers Chicago
What does our industry refer to as large gatherings with an educational and exhibit or exposition
component? correct answers Conventions
Which of the following refers to a training session in which participants, often through exercises,
develop skills and knowledge in a given field? correct answers Workshop
Which of the following organizations provides a forum for member organizations seeking to
enhance the convention industry and has an initiative called APEX? correct answers Convention
Industry Council (CIC)
, An event where suppliers present goods to business buyers and is not open to the public is a:
correct answers Trade Show
Lead times for planning corporate meetings and association meetings are about the same. correct
answers True
Since attendance at corporate meetings is generally voluntary, the meetings must offer appealing
programs to draw people to the events. correct answers False
Which of the following is not a type of association meeting? correct answers stockholders
meeting
Determining the actual site for an association meeting is usually up to the meeting planner.
correct answers False
Why are annual conventions important to associations? correct answers More than 30% of
associations' annual income comes from annual conventions
What are some qualities of association meetings? correct answers All of the answers (They tend
to be large, and there are generally a few hundred to a few thousand attendees, Attendance is
voluntary, Attendees are responsible for registration, hotel, transportation, and other similar
expenses.)
Which of the following is NOT a reason why corporations hold meetings? correct answers For
legislative hearings
Which of the following is a correct fact about the meetings and events industry? correct answers
There are more corporate meetings being held than association meetings.
Marketing to encourage attendance is critical for which of the following? correct answers
Association meeting attendees