Question 1

The 2012 Summer Olympics held in London, England, is an example of a _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hallmark event 
B)  special event 
C)  world heritage event 
D)  fundraiser event 
A)  hallmark event 
B)  special event 
C)  world heritage event 
D)  fundraiser event A

Question 2

Trade shows are generally open to the public, allowing people to see the new and exciting products available in a certain industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A convention is ____________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a major/full membership meeting of an organization where delegates from a wide variety of different occupations come together to share information and form some kind of consensus 
B)  a large meeting of corporate sponsors that come together to determine the next marketing strategy for their business 
C)  a large meeting of people who work in the same industry for the purposes of learning and networking 
D)  an organization that comes together to trade information and sell goods and services 
A)  a major/full membership meeting of an organization where delegates from a wide variety of different occupations come together to share information and form some kind of consensus 
B)  a large meeting of corporate sponsors that come together to determine the next marketing strategy for their business 
C)  a large meeting of people who work in the same industry for the purposes of learning and networking 
D)  an organization that comes together to trade information and sell goods and services A

Question 4

The Symphony of Fire and Carnaval de Quebec are both examples of _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  agricultural fairs 
B)  civic events 
C)  festivals 
D)  fundraising events 
A)  agricultural fairs 
B)  civic events 
C)  festivals 
D)  fundraising events

Question 5

One of the challenges of hosting a large gathering of people is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the pressure it can place on local accommodations and tourism services 
B)  the influx of crime 
C)  attracting the proper clientele 
D)  weather 
A)  the pressure it can place on local accommodations and tourism services 
B)  the influx of crime 
C)  attracting the proper clientele 
D)  weather

Question 6

One of the drawbacks for Banff as a major convention/conference destination is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cost 
B)  the complexity of providing transportation for delegates from the Calgary airport to Banff 
C)  its lack of lodging and conference facilities 
D)  that its services focus on vacationing tourists, not business delegates 
A)  cost 
B)  the complexity of providing transportation for delegates from the Calgary airport to Banff 
C)  its lack of lodging and conference facilities 
D)  that its services focus on vacationing tourists, not business delegates

Question 7

Managing events is a full-time job.Fortunately many Canadian colleges and universities offer postgraduate diplomas or degrees that provide extra training and a whole new career avenue.The text identifies many skills and areas of expertise a good events coordinator must possess.
a)List six of these areas, explaining why you feel they are of particular importance to the smooth functioning of a special event.
b)Which skill do you anticipate would be the most difficult for you to acquire? Why?
c)How would the knowledge you are acquiring in your current program be of benefit to you as an events coordinator?
d)Explain two codes of conduct/areas of ethical responsibility you believe are essential for your staff.Why did you choose them?

Accepted Answer

a)Skills and areas of expertise of a goo

Question 8

Developed by Tourism Canada in the 1980s, this organization displays Canadian tourism products for travel agencies and tour operators.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rendez-Vous Canada 
B)  Canadian Tourism Commission 
C)  Tourism Industry Association of Canada 
D)  Travel Canada 
A)  Rendez-Vous Canada 
B)  Canadian Tourism Commission 
C)  Tourism Industry Association of Canada 
D)  Travel Canada

Question 9

Festivals are events that focus on farm goods and products and are usually held in the fall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A festival is considered to be a special event but a special event need not be a festival.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A workshop is ________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a small room made available for seminars or workshops at a conference 
B)  a room set up with tools where people construct furniture 
C)  a small-group session that helps participants learn new skills 
D)  an informal meeting where information is shared 
A)  a small room made available for seminars or workshops at a conference 
B)  a room set up with tools where people construct furniture 
C)  a small-group session that helps participants learn new skills 
D)  an informal meeting where information is shared

Question 12

An international meeting of high level government leaders such as the G8 is an example of what type of event?

Accepted Answer

A)  A summit meeting 
B)  A convention 
C)  A civic affair 
D)  A hallmark event 
A)  A summit meeting 
B)  A convention 
C)  A civic affair 
D)  A hallmark event

Question 13

Businesses often hold meetings off site in order to ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid distractions and create a team-building atmosphere 
B)  reduce costs 
C)  celebrate regional events 
D)  combine business with vacations 
A)  avoid distractions and create a team-building atmosphere 
B)  reduce costs 
C)  celebrate regional events 
D)  combine business with vacations

Question 14

Circuses are growing in popularity again as children experience this type of event for the first time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A summit usually has a strong political theme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Cirque du Soleil is a worldwide sensation that dramatically changed what people consider to be _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a festival 
B)  civic pride 
C)  a circus event 
D)  entertainment for a mass audience 
A)  a festival 
B)  civic pride 
C)  a circus event 
D)  entertainment for a mass audience

Question 17

A breakout room is a small room alongside a larger conference room that can be set up with snacks, lunch, or dinner for delegates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When sponsoring events, organizers have to overcome _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the difficulty of finding volunteers 
B)  choosing from a wide selection of available speakers 
C)  turning away potential customers 
D)  the ease of finding financial supporters 
A)  the difficulty of finding volunteers 
B)  choosing from a wide selection of available speakers 
C)  turning away potential customers 
D)  the ease of finding financial supporters

Question 19

Why are universities and colleges beginning to look at hosting small conferences during the summer months?

Accepted Answer

A)  They often have the facilities, which are not being well used during the summer, and small conferences bring in additional revenue for the institution. 
B)  They want to promote their institution as a learning facility. 
C)  They can provide much cheaper rooming and food service options while continuing to service their students. 
D)  They have the expertise. 
A)  They often have the facilities, which are not being well used during the summer, and small conferences bring in additional revenue for the institution. 
B)  They want to promote their institution as a learning facility. 
C)  They can provide much cheaper rooming and food service options while continuing to service their students. 
D)  They have the expertise.

Question 20

Concern for the welfare of animals has led Canada to ban circuses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The 2012 Summer Olympics held in London, England, is an example of a _________________.

Trade shows are generally open to the public, allowing people to see the new and exciting products available in a certain industry.

A convention is ____________________________.

The Symphony of Fire and Carnaval de Quebec are both examples of _____________________.

One of the challenges of hosting a large gathering of people is __________________.

One of the drawbacks for Banff as a major convention/conference destination is __________________.

Developed by Tourism Canada in the 1980s, this organization displays Canadian tourism products for travel agencies and tour operators.

Festivals are events that focus on farm goods and products and are usually held in the fall.

A festival is considered to be a special event but a special event need not be a festival.

A workshop is ________________________.

An international meeting of high level government leaders such as the G8 is an example of what type of event?

Businesses often hold meetings off site in order to ______________________.

Circuses are growing in popularity again as children experience this type of event for the first time.

A summit usually has a strong political theme.

Cirque du Soleil is a worldwide sensation that dramatically changed what people consider to be _______________________.

A breakout room is a small room alongside a larger conference room that can be set up with snacks, lunch, or dinner for delegates.

When sponsoring events, organizers have to overcome _____________________.

Why are universities and colleges beginning to look at hosting small conferences during the summer months?

Concern for the welfare of animals has led Canada to ban circuses.

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Exam 9: Events

The 2012 Summer Olympics held in London, England, is an example of a _________________.

Trade shows are generally open to the public, allowing people to see the new and exciting products available in a certain industry.

A convention is ____________________________.

The Symphony of Fire and Carnaval de Quebec are both examples of _____________________.

One of the challenges of hosting a large gathering of people is __________________.

One of the drawbacks for Banff as a major convention/conference destination is __________________.

Developed by Tourism Canada in the 1980s, this organization displays Canadian tourism products for travel agencies and tour operators.

Festivals are events that focus on farm goods and products and are usually held in the fall.

A festival is considered to be a special event but a special event need not be a festival.

A workshop is ________________________.

An international meeting of high level government leaders such as the G8 is an example of what type of event?

Businesses often hold meetings off site in order to ______________________.

Circuses are growing in popularity again as children experience this type of event for the first time.

A summit usually has a strong political theme.

Cirque du Soleil is a worldwide sensation that dramatically changed what people consider to be _______________________.

A breakout room is a small room alongside a larger conference room that can be set up with snacks, lunch, or dinner for delegates.

When sponsoring events, organizers have to overcome _____________________.

Why are universities and colleges beginning to look at hosting small conferences during the summer months?

Concern for the welfare of animals has led Canada to ban circuses.

Understanding Tourism

Tourism Guests and Hosts

Planning, Developing, and Marketing a Destination

Transportation

Accommodations

Food and Beverage

Recreation

Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Travel Services

Tourism Services

Challenges and the Future

Filters