Elance Event Planning Test Answers



What does a Bill of Lading address?

Terms regarding parking and traffic organization.
Terms of transportation of goods.
Terms of securing location.
Terms specific to individual venues.

Who sends goods to the consignee?

Agent
Consignee
Consignor
Receiving

True or False? A career in event planning requires a degree.

False
True

What is event cancellation insurance?

coverage for the loss of revenue or expenses due to the cancellation or postponement of an event
coverage of event fees under circumstances in which the event is cancelled due to weather issues
coverage for weather damage inflicted on the event space on the date of an event
coverage for the loss of memorabilia due to the cancellation of postponement of an event

What is the first step in designing a successful event?

creating a comprehensive guest list
selecting a venue
understanding your target audience
outlining the content for your event invitations

What term refers to a collection of people tasked with running an event?

Building Team
Planning Fellowship
Content Coordinator
Event Committee

What is a contingency plan?

a layout plan of the event space for seating arrangements
a toasting plan that incorporates all participates
a backup plan in case anything goes wrong

What term describes the physical location of where an event is held?

Destination
Venue
Pantheon
Hotspot

The color white creates which impact on an event space?

a sense of urgency and anxiety
provokes a sense of passion and romance
can create a sense of frustration and anger
a sense of space and purity

What term describes the allotted expenditures set for a specific event?

Attendance
Cost
Budget
Luxury cap

What is the role of an a/v contractor?

Organize ambulance and emergency services.
Provide event-specific legal advice.
Supply audio/visual equipment and services.
Book speakers, DJs, and musicians.

What do drapers specialize in?

Special decor
Intrastate trade
Event webpage coding
Advertising

True or False? Recent academic studies have revealed 'Thank You Cards' to be old fashioned, annoying, and more harm than good for an event planning firm.

True
False

What does ROI stand for?

Recently Offered Intention
Readily Offered Ideas
Rental Over Insurance
Return On Investment

Statistically, what is the most successful day of the week to host a wedding?

Wednesday
Saturday
Friday
Sunday

What does "C.I.F." stand for?

Calculate, Identify, Forge
Current, Indistinct, Final
Cost, Infrastructure, Fame
Cost, Insurance, Freight

What is an event hashtag?

a clause in an event contract that indicates host liability in the event that an attendee is found consuming drugs on the event property
a watermark commonly included on event invitations
a tag people can use to search for an talk about your event on Twitter

What should you consider when choosing the music for your event?

if the food will complement the music
whether the space can accommodate the instrumentation you've chosen
whether the color scheme matches the music mood

What are Hors D'oeuvres?

The soup of the day at an event.
Finger foods served at an event.
The climatic hour of an event.
Multicultural events

What is an Exposition?

A convention for transportation industry officials
Public trade show for a specific industry to display and test new products, ideas, etc.
An event where a new product is revealed
An event that collects 3 to 5 different industries for networking purposes

What is a hand truck?

A European term for catering companies
Slang for a small stage
A small truck or van used to ship merchandise
A small hand powered device used for transporting small loads.

Liquor liability insurance protects against liability for...

property damage committed as a result of an event host serving non-sponsored liquor
minors who become intoxicated as a result of liquor served at a special event
bodily injury or property damage for which you may become legally liable as a result of contributing to a person's intoxication
crimes committed by an individual who becomes intoxicated during your event

Who presents the central theme of an event on event day?

Keystone Speaker
Keytheme Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Key Speaker

True or False: The logo(s) on a name tag should be bigger than the delegate or guest's name.

True
False

What type of exhibit has interchangeable components?

Fractured Exhibit
Fragmented Exhibit
Audible Exhibit
Modular Exhibit

What is special event liability insurance?

protects from liability related to certain event accidents that could result in bodily or property damage
protects from liability related to events that include over 1,000 attendees
protects from liability related to guest food poisoning from outdoor catering
protects from liability for bodily injury or property damage for which you may become legally liable as a result of contributing to a person's intoxication

Per Diem work is calculated:

Daily
Contractually
Weekly
Hourly

What term refers to an exhibit set against a wall, building, large vehicle, etc.

Event Graffiti
Walled Production
Backwall Exhibit
Wall to Wall Coverage

What is swag (or schwag)?

rare wedding cake flavor
silk ribbon commonly used in event invitations
party favors
type of music from the 20s

What does I&D stand for?

Implementation & Deviation
Idea & Date
International & Domestic
Installation & Dismantle

How many sides are there to a peninsula display?

Four
Two
Five
Three

Which of the following are typically included in event rental agreements?

event photo resolutions
special event liability insurance
event cancellation insurance
setup and tear down times

Typically, what is the most common type of trash produced by large events?

Paper
Plastic
Biowaste
Air pollutants

ROS stands for:

Regulated Ordeal Systems
Rent Oriented Semantics
Run Of Show
Return On Setup

What is sleeping room attrition in a hotel contract?

The percentage of sleeping room shortfall allowable before no-show charges apply.
The amount of guests allowed per room.
The percentage of rooms over the contracted amount allowed at the negotiated rate.
The amount of employee turnover allowed before the hotel has to notify the client.

What is the term for seats, tables, attendees, etc. organized in a "V" pattern?

Vanna
Wedge
Bombay
Chevron

The color blue is which type of color?

sad
energetic
neutral
enraging

How often is porter service included in the base cost of a trade show booth?

Always
Never
Rarely
Often

What obstacle typically serves as event book-ends on the day of the event?

Meals
Parking & Transportation
Payment
Intro & Outro

What term refers to a low wall or barrier dividing exhibits?

Wall
Vanguard
Blockade
Rail

When is not a good time to schedule an event?

Wedding Season
Long Weekends
Bank Holidays
Leap Days

What are riggers responsible for?

Machine assembly
Tent and balloon set up
Food loading
Traffic planning

What is a potential negative impact of using the color yellow in an event theme?

can create a sense of frustration and anger
can induce tiredness and unrest
can create a soothing romantic mood

The area where empty crates and contractor materials are stored is known as the:

Deadman
Service zone
Boneyard
Rubbish bin

What must accompany most types of merchandise to ensure good condition upon shipping?

Stamp of Approval
Inspection Insurance
Certificate of Inspection
Quality Certificate
All of these

You should always ___ your attendees turnout for sponsors?

project exactly
under-estimate
over-estimate

What term refers to an individual or organization that pays for a specific good or service?

Underwriter
Contractor
Coordinator
Contributor

What is the most important consideration in selecting the right music for your event?

the birth year of the event host
whether live instruments are permiited inside the event space
which songs and genres are not allowed

Which of the following terms refers to a raised platform at an event?

Pantheon
Dais
Box
Riser

When does a 'show break' take place?

At an event's final planning meeting.
At an event's intermission.
At an event's beginning.
At an event's end.

True or False? Event planning is a time tested profession that finds its roots in colonial times.

True
False

True or False? Environmentally sustainable events are typically less expensive.

False
True