Deck 5: Develop Conference Programs

Question 1

A professional conference organiser is accredited by which body?

A) PCO Council
B) PCO Association
C) Eventbrite
D) eTouches

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which council provides a formalised umbrella structure for the key industry associations operating in the Australian business events sector, develops industry positions on issues of common interest, and communicates those views to government and relevant agencies?

A) MICE
B) BECA
C) ATEC
D) IAEE

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A large meeting that invites specific representatives, from different nations for example, with specific cultural, religious or political interests is known as a:

A) Conference
B) Congress
C) Convention
D) Collaboration

Answer 3

B

Question 4

If a guest says that they can't eat anything with peanuts:

A) It should be okay if there is nothing with peanuts on the menu
B) They could be fussy eaters
C) This could be a dietary preference
D) This could be a life-threatening allergy

Question 5

A one-day conference format would generally follow the following format:

A) Welcome and opening, keynote speaker, program of speakers, plenary session, awards ceremony
B) Welcome and opening, program of speakers, keynote speaker, plenary session, awards ceremony
C) Welcome and opening, plenary session, keynote speaker, program of speakers, awards ceremony
D) Welcome and opening, awards ceremony, keynote speaker, program of speakers, plenary session

Question 6

Capacity and configuration are two important aspects of a venue inspection. These terms refer to:

A) The number of attendees
B) The set-up of rooms
C) The size and set-up of rooms
D) Audiovisual and lighting set-up

Question 7

Which of the following types of conference is the annual UTS Australian Summer Accounting Conference?

A) Government
B) Academic
C) Association
D) Corporate

Question 8

TEDx is a hybrid event. This means that:

A) The event has a virtual audience
B) The event has an actual/live and an online audience
C) It allows the audience to interact through two-way video conferencing
D) It is a purely commercial enterprise

Question 9

Accessibility refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people who experience disabilities. For conferences, this includes:

A) Wheelchair access
B) Special dietary requirements
C) Wheelchair/mobility access, transport, room configuration
D) Way-finding information

Question 10

When the event program involves a line-up of speakers who need to be introduced, this is done by which of the following?

A) The conference organiser
B) The stage manager
C) The MD
D) The master of ceremonies