PRM 325 Test 2 - Modules 6-10

Charles Hammersley, Ph.D.

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  1. When guests are flying in winter weather and need to make connecting flights, try to fly them as far _____ as possible.
  2. Your answer:


  3. Past weather history includes all of the following EXCEPT:
  4. Your answer:
    humidity
    temperature
    precipitation
    barometric pressure


  5. Since, as an event planner, one of your objectives is to "Make every step of your event as enjoyable and as visually memorable as possible." Which of the following is the most important step of an event?
  6. Your answer:
    all of the above
    location & transportation
    food & beverage
    guest arrival & venue


  7. Sometimes it's not just the entrance but how you arrive there that can set the ______ of your event.
  8. Your answer:
    mood
    tone
    excitement
    expectations


  9. "Anything that plays a part in the arrival atmosphere," is the definition of:
  10. Your answer:
    entertainment
    fanfare
    gala
    opening event


  11. Hotel rooms where guests may go upon arrival to change and leave their carry-on luggage in a safe secure area, until their room are available, are called ____ rooms.
  12. Your answer:
    hospitality
    day
    transition
    cabana


  13. A "planning site inspection" is conducted by the event planner and:
  14. Your answer:
    potential suppliers
    hotel staff
    city engineer
    fire marshal


  15. Draping covers the table ________, and skirting covers the table _______.
  16. Your answer:
    top & legs
    top & back
    legs & front
    legs & top


  17. Using a rear-screen projection unit will take up the same space for a sit-down dinner as ____ guests.
  18. Your answer:
    200
    250
    75
    150


  19. A retractable wall that divides a ballroom into sections is called an:
  20. Your answer:


  21. A cocktail with food stations event for 125 people would require between ______ and __________ square feet.
  22. Your answer:
    1,200 - 1,500
    1,500 - 1,875
    1,625 - 2,000
    900 - 1,125


  23. Allow a minimum of ___ weeks for the preparation of a guest list.
  24. Your answer:
    8
    4
    6
    2


  25. The decision on "who to invite" is based on which ONE of the following?
  26. Your answer:
    Amount of media exposure desired.
    Objective of the proposed event.
    Number of key executives.
    The corporate sponsor.


  27. Which ONE of the following is not a Guest Profile factor?
  28. Your answer:
    Job titles
    Will children or teens be attending
    Age demographics
    Is the guest list corporate only; social - family & friends


  29. Before you begin to look for an event space, you need to know the number of ________ & ______________.
  30. Your answer:
    rooms & meals
    facilities & staging
    guests & type of event
    transportation & parking


  31. Rooms where guests attending meetings in the main room go for smaller meetings are called ___________ rooms.
  32. Your answer:
    conference
    auxiliary
    side
    breakout


  33. Never use ______ class mail for invitations to corporate events.
  34. Your answer:
    2nd
    3rd
    4th
    1st


  35. R.S.V.P. stands for _____________ and means _____________.
  36. Your answer:
    a reply is required - send money
    répondez, s'il vous plaît - please reply
    responde vou se vous pley - como se va
    you are invited - reserve a time


  37. The cut-off date for Guest List A is ___ weeks and for Guest List is ___ weeks.
  38. Your answer:
    1 & 3
    5 & 3
    4 & 7
    3 & 5


  39. Back-up replacement guests from Guest List A who are unable to attend are selected from:
  40. Your answer:


  41. When working with caterers, a food guarantee for 75 dinners when only 55 people attend, means the event planner will pay for a total of ______ dinners.
  42. Your answer:
    25
    75
    20
    50


  43. The first two rules of food & beverage services for special events are to have enough ___________ and __________.
  44. Your answer:
    food & beverage
    bartenders & liquor
    glasses & plates
    tables & chairs


  45. A charge by the facility, where a special event is being held, if you provide your own wine and liquor is called a:
  46. Your answer:
    spirits charge
    corkage charge
    beverage fee
    byob fee


  47. For better eye appeal, if appetizers are being passed on a tray, you should have ____ type(s) of food per tray and ___ to ___ pieces per tray.
  48. Your answer:
    2 - 8 to 10
    2 - 10 to 12
    3 - 12 to 14
    1 - 8 to 10


  49. A rule of thumb when estimating bar drinks is to estimate __ to __ per person per hour.
  50. Your answer:
    2-4
    2-3
    1-2
    1-3


  51. In entertainment contracts, a _________ outlines the terms and conditions, explaining what needs to be provided for the entertainers.
  52. Your answer:
    addendum
    F&B attachment
    rider
    clause


  53. Wine estimates are usually based on a ratio (white to red) of:
  54. Your answer:
    60/40
    30/50
    50/30
    20/40


  55. Entertainment should begin ___ minutes before the guests are scheduled to arrive.
  56. Your answer:
    10
    15
    20
    5


  57. All of the furnishings and decorations in the room, is the definition for:
  58. Your answer:
    atmosphere
    decor
    room dressings
    venue


  59. The day after an event, the event planner should:
  60. Your answer:
    review contracts
    nothing, just relax
    complete the wrap-up report
    send thank you notes


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