Quiz Session 1 Group 2 & 3

CMP Study Group Quiz 3/22/2009 1. In what way are colloquiums commonly used? A. Establish direction for program content in an academic environment B. Create interaction between a group of 15-30 participants, led by a specialist , who teaches a new skill or helps the group tackle an issue C. Discuss an academic or research subject in an informal setting that is conducted when convenient and useful D. Provide interaction between an inner and outer circle or debaters who are discussing various topics for the purpose of writing an academic work Answer: Answer Source: 2. What is the difference between interpretation and translation? A. Spoken word versus written word B. Spoken dialect versus written verse C. Number of languages versus consecutive interpretation D. Foreign versus international Answer: Answer Source: 3. A group of four or five participants who query the main speaker from the stage with question from the audience and follow-up questions is considered what type of program format? A. Buzz Group B. A Colloquium C. Audience Reaction Team D. Debate Answer: Answer Source: 4. What are educational program committees used to accomplish? A. Establish direction for educational programs B. Determine program content C. Determine common goals D. Determine the objectives of a program Answer: Answer Source: 1CMP Study Group Quiz 3/22/2009 5. What is the ongoing process through which an individual seeks to both understand and contribute to change? A. Life long learners B. Adult education C. Synchronous learning D. Developmental learning Answer: Answer Source: 6. In creating and managing a volunteer program, which of the following factors should the meeting professional consider? A. how volunteers will develop the materials they require B. types of volunteers, time, motivation and technology C. reducing budgets by replacing staff positions with ones held by volunteers D. volunteers are personally liable for their acts or ommissions Answer: Answer Source: 7. When developing program formats, which format will maintain audience interest the least? A. Audience Reaction Team B. Lecture Format C. Debates D. Seminar Answer: Answer Source: 8. Which association publishes "Meeting Industry Terminology" and gives translation to key industry terms in 10 languages? A. IATA B. IAPCO C. IAPC D. IAPEX Answer: Answer Source: 2CMP Study Group Quiz 3/22/2009 9. As a general rule, what is the minimum break time recommended for every minute of instruction? A. 5 minute break for every 70 minutes of instruction B. 20 minute break for every 20 minutes of instruction C. 30 minute break for every 180 minutes of instruction D. 10 minute break for every 50 minutes of instruction Answer: Answer Source: 10. When setting up a room for a speaker's presentation, which one of the following considerations is LEAST important: A. room temperature B. lighting C. audio-visual set-up D. time of day Answer: Answer Source: 11. A PCO in Europe would have what title in North America? A. Meeting Manager B. Event Specialist C. Independent Meeting Planner D. Program Coordinator Answer: Answer Source: 12. What is a Program Committee? A. a loose-leaf binder in which additions and deletions are made B. a committee appointed to develop education content for a meeting C. a list, outline or plan D. an intensive analysis of an individual unit or situation Answer: Answer Source: 3CMP Study Group Quiz 3/22/2009 13. Which of the following program formats describes a fishbowl? A. attendees with eye glasses B. description of area outside a focus group for viewing attendees comments without interruption C. interchange between an inner circle debating an issue and outer circle of observers D. place where my fish lives Answer: Answer Source: 14. A high ranking religious leader has been hired as the Keynote Speaker for a large conference of 5,000 people. Security is a concern do to the subject of his speech. What would be the appropriate committee to determine the security needs for this one time event? A. Standing B. Executive C. Ad hoc D. Advisor Answer: Answer Source: 15. A meeting planner for XYZ Corporation is developing the program format for an upcoming meeting. A key element of the meeting is the introduction of new software for the company's sales team. The software will be implemented immediately following the meeting. Which program format is the most appropriate for training the sales team in using the software?A. Symposium B. Colloquium C. Seminar D. Workshop Answer: Answer Source: 16. A meeting professional is tasked to obtain insight or information from all members of the upcoming conference, what format would he/she use to accomplish this task? A. A Sampling B. An Educational programming committee C. A Focus group D. A Survey Answer: Answer Source: 4CMP Study Group Quiz 3/22/2009 17. Establishing and managing a volunteer program is well worth the investment of organizational resources. What do volunteers provide to organizations? A. A volunteer policy manual B. Potential negative impact on paid jobs C. Delivery of services at reduced costs D. A volunteer needs analysis Answer: Answer Source: 18. A meeting professional has called her department managers together to discuss developing and applying an organized system of policies, procedures and tools that will enable the organization to reduce cost, leverage overall spending and provide optimum service levels. What will the group be developing? A. Evaluation B. Strategic Plan C. Outsourcing D. Objective Answer: Answer Source: 19. A meeting professional is beginning work on a new meeting. In order to determine the meeting's theme, the planner is conducting a needs assessment. What can the planner expect to gain from the assessment? A. They will be able to determine the CEUs that the meeting will offer to attendees B. The planner will be able to select stakeholders C. The stakeholders will be able to judge their level of satisfaction with the meeting D. clear, measurable and compelling objectives based on credible data Answer: Answer Source: 20. What are the basic building blocks of program design? A. mission, goals and objectives B. outline, content, format and environment C. research, content and facilities D. learning experience, expectation and education Answer: Answer Source: 5