Question 1

When evaluating information found on the internet, it is important to examine who is providing the 'information' you are viewing, and what might be their point of view or bias. Which of the following sources would be most credible for an investigation of national event industry trends?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wikipedia
B)   Business Events Australia
C)   Events Industry Association Western Australia
D)   Staging Connections B

Question 2

A key area for staying up-to-date is legislative compliance. As an event manager, which of the following law would you pay most attention to?

Accepted Answer

A)   Workplace health and safety
B)   Risk management
C)   Equal employment opportunity
D)   Product liability A

Question 3

Which of the following is an ethical issue (as opposed to a legal issue)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Serving alcohol to an underage drinker
B)   Providing accurate information to clients
C)   Providing safe systems of work and equipment
D)   Preparing and implementing food safety plans B

Question 4

If you were running a small outdoor community event in a park, which of the following would you be most likely to work with as a first point of call?

Accepted Answer

A)   Federal government
B)   State government
C)   Local government
D)   Territory government

Question 5

An event that attracts a global live audience and has significant economic impact is generally known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Hallmark event
B)   Major event
C)   Mega event
D)   Minor event

Question 6

Duty of care is the legal responsibility shown to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Staff, volunteers and visitors
B)   The event venue
C)   Parked vehicles
D)   Show dogs and other animals

Question 7

Which of the following technology solutions (software) is used for project planning?

Accepted Answer

A)   CAD
B)   RFID
C)   Microsoft Project
D)   PERT

Question 8

An event created for a charitable group for the purpose of attracting revenue, donations, support and awareness fits into which category/type?

Accepted Answer

A)   Government and civic event
B)   Business event
C)   Festival
D)   Cause-related event

Question 9

Buying an event ticket through an unauthorised seller (e.g. a scalper) carries a significant amount of risk for the buyer. On-sellers are usually not registered businesses, and consumers may not get the same protections as when buying tickets through an authorised seller. When the consumer buys a ticket from an unauthorised seller, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)   The buyer usually pays less than the official price
B)   The tickets are seldom fake
C)   The buyer will be guaranteed a refund if the event is cancelled
D)   The buyer does not have the protection of consumer law

Question 10

Which of the following is a government agency?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eventbrite
B)   Festivals Australia
C)   Meetings and Events Australia
D)   Darwin Festival

Exam 1: Source and Use Information on the Events Industry