Deck 14: Technology and Modern Event Planning

Question 1

The major tasks of the technology and information system in Event Leadership is to:

A) Collect, store and provide data to different levels of users
B) Retrieve data
C) Manage information
D) Secure data

Answer 1

Retrieve data

Question 2

In batch data processing systems, event transactions are:

A) Accumulated and processed individually
B) Processed by sequence
C) Accumulated and processed in groups
D) Accumulated and discarded

Answer 2

Accumulated and processed in groups

Question 3

In a real-time data processing system, transactions are entered as they:

A) Occur
B) Develop
C) Delete
D) Enter

Answer 3

Develop

Question 4

Time sharing occurs when a system:

A) Schedules minute time bands
B) Services more than one branch of a event management company at the same time
C) Cooperates with vendors
D) None of the above

Question 5

Three basic types of hardware configuration that are common in the event management industry are:

A) September, March, and April analogs
B) Annual, Semiannual, and Quarterly
C) Online systems, PC systems, and distributed data processing
D) None of the above

Question 6

In an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system, documents such as purchase orders, invoices, attendance projections, and checks are converted into standard form, permitting other companies to:

A) Secure them
B) Read and accept them
C) File them
D) Delete them

Question 7

To prevent unauthorized use and alteration of files and data, access must be limited through:

A) Passwords
B) Handcuffs
C) Iris scanners
D) Fingerprints

Question 8

The two major criteria that distinguish a database are:

A) Number of resources and search features
B) Problems and solutions
C) Challenges and Opportunities
D) Nexis and Lexis

Question 9

One major trend in event management technology is:

A) Reduction in cost due to competition
B) Increase in cost
C) Instability
D) None of the above

Question 10

Event managers must continue their education in event technology to:

A) Remain competitive
B) Generate increased profits
C) Promote effective communications
D) All of the above

Question 11

To insure your guests their information is secure, you should:

A) Post a notice on your Web site certifying your secure status
B) Back up all data regularly
C) Store data at a secure remote location
D) All of the above

Question 12

To promote visits to your Web site, you should:

A) Link your Web site to other appropriate Web sites
B) Talk to others
C) Call others
D) Write others

Question 13

The purpose of a Web site is to:

A) Inform people about your event
B) Conduct transactions related to your event
C) A & B
D) Direct people to other Web sites

Question 14

When establishing your Web site first determine:

A) The purpose of the Web site
B) The bandwidth of the people who will access your Web site
C) The colors
D) A & B

Question 15

The show biz Web site is designed to:

A) Attract attention for your event
B) Create interest about your event
C) Sustain interest about your event
D) All of the above

Question 16

The Weblog could be used to:

A) Generate discussion about your event
B) Collect recommendations and suggestions about your event
C) Provide basic information about your event
D) A & B

Question 17

The utilitarian Web site is designed to:

A) Provide basic information about your event
B) Inform people about your event
C) Conduct basic transactions for your event
D) All of the above

Question 18

When budgeting for event technology, it is important to:

A) Triple your estimated costs
B) Budget for training for you and your staff
C) Not allow time for training
D) Order additional electricity

Question 19

When purchasing technology, it is important to:

A) Seek multiple bids
B) Accept the lowest price
C) Act swiftly
D) Expect to not require to update the technology for 10 years or more

Question 20

When purchasing event software, it is important to remember to:

A) Ask about expansion potential
B) Ask about interface potential
C) Ask about price
D) A & B