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TCEM 219 Mid Term Review
sports management course mid term review
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Sports
Undergraduate 2
10/12/2011

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Term
Attending a hotel and restaurant show would be and example of what?
Definition
Meetings and exhibitions
Term
(T/F) The Olympics would be an example of a mega event
Definition
True
Term

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an event?


 
A. Once in a lifetime experience
B. They are generally inexpensive to stage
C. They take place over a short time span
D. They generally take place once
Definition
B. They are generally inexpensive to stage
Term

(T/F)
 A part of the ISES code of ethics is to maintain industry standards of safety and sanitation
Definition
True
Term
(T/F) A security company would not be considered part of an event team
Definition
False
Term
Alvin Toffler coined this term to describe organizations that expand and contract in size:
  A. Adaptable organization
B. Adjustable organization
C. Flexible organization
D. Pulsing organization
 
Definition
D. Pulsing organization


Term
(T/F) A bar mitzvah would be an example of a family event


Definition
True
Term
(T/F) Events that take place over a short time span usually take only a short-term planning
Definition
False
Term
The Kentucky Derby would be an example of a:
  A. Mega-event.
B. Major event
C. Regional event
D. Minor event


Definition
C. Regional event
Term

The International Special Events Society (ISES) code of ethics

was created for the following reason:

 

A. Customer confidence in their choice of

supplier
B. Licensing laws
C. Required by law
D. To make event managers more honest

Definition

A. Customer confidence in their choice of

supplier

Term

(T/F) Volunteerism and community support are the backbone

of Cheyenne Frontier Days


Definition
True
Term

(T/F) Prior to involvement in any event, it is essential to

conduct an analysis of your competition.


Definition
True
Term

Which of the following is not a time-related concern in

planning an event?

  A. Season
B. Time of day
C. Decor
D. Day of the week


Definition
C. Decor
Term

The following is a decor that cannot be rented, increasing your

expense.

  A. Table Setting
B. Floral arrangements
C. Stage props
D. Drapes


Definition
B. Floral arrangements
Term
(T/F) The purpose of any event is to make a profit.


Definition
False
Term
How to sell your event is a consideration of which of the following concepts?
  A. Marketing
B. Revenue and expenditure
C. Community impact
D. Risk


Definition
A. Marketing
Term
(T/F) One of the logistics of concept is access to the site.


Definition
True
Term

(T/F) The creature elements of theme are often given far too

little consideration.


Definition
False
Term

Which of the following would not be a viable potential theme

for an event?

A. Historical 
B. Sporting
C. Food
D. Funeral
Definition
D. Funeral
Term

Which one of the following is a provision of basic services

needed at most events?

  A. Fireworks
B. Phone service
C. Water
D. Tiki torches


Definition
C. Water
Term
A marathon scheduled in Denver in January would not likely be a successful event because of which of the following?
  A. Decreased popularity of marathons
B. Football games
C. Insurance liability 
D. Weather
Definition
D. Weather
Term
(T/F) Almost all cities and states are supportive of hosting the Olympic Games.
Definition
False
Term
Which of the following is not a risk in scheduling an event?
  A. Cash control
B. Fire
C. Flooding
D. Crowd control


Definition
A. Cash control
Term

(T/F) A SWOT Analysis can be utilized to determine the

feasibility of an event.


Definition
True
Term

(T/F) The level of public support for the 2002 Olympic Games

did not meet organizers’ expectations.


Definition
False
Term

(T/F) The only skill required to run a farmer’s market is a

knowledge of vegetables.


Definition
False
Term

Which of the following is not one of the four components of

the SWOT Analysis?

  A. Strengths
B. Weaknesses
C. Opportunities
D. Technology


Definition
D. Technology



Term

Cape Town, South Africa, was not selected to host the 2000

Olympics because of the following reason cited in

Chapter Three:

A. Apartheid
B. Poverty
C. Infrastructure
D. War

Definition
C. Infrastructure
Term

Which of the following is not a benefit of a function room?
  A. Tried and tested facilities
B. Weather
C. Safety Plans
D. Insurance
Definition
B. Weather
Term

(T/F) There are many events that are cancelled because of

risk.


Definition
True
Term
According to the Clean Water Act, it is legal to discharge which of the following into our waterways?
  A. Sewage
B. Oil
C. Water 
D. Waste
Definition
C. Water 
Term
The right to use music in a business or commercial operation, as well as in a public setting, requires permission according to this law.
  A. The music law
B. U.S. Copyright
C. Freedom of Speech
D. Record Compliance
Definition
B. U.S. Copyright
Term
(T/F) If you were holding a craft fair, it would be mandatory to contact the Red Cross about your event.


Definition
False
Term
You should send a packet of information to this official detailing your event.
  A. Police commissioner
B. Police chief
C. Local policeman
D. The mayor


Definition
B. Police chief
Term
(T/F) Local government regulations rarely apply to events.


Definition
False
Term

(T/F) License for the entertainment industry also covers a

code of ethics.


Definition
True
Term

Which of the following would not be a characteristic of a

contract between an event organizer and other participants?

  A. Enjoyment of participants
B. Insurance
C. Cancellation
D. Date


Definition
A. Enjoyment of participants
Term
Which of the following is a concern when serving alcohol?
  A. Age of drinker
B. Hours of service
C. Liquor correctly labeled
D. All of the above


Definition

D. All of the above


Term

(T/F) It is an offense to sell liquor to anyone under the age

of 21.


Definition
True
Term

(T/F) Almost every state has the same requirements for

registering a business.


Definition
False
Term

(T/F) The first step in the process of event marketing is to

promote the event.


Definition
False
Term

Which of the following would be most appropriate for

sponsorship of the Little League World Series?

A. Popcorn
B. Cigarettes
C. Beer
D. Funeral home

Definition
A. Popcorn
Term
Which of the following is an example of services (intangible at a conference)?
  A. Room Service
B. Food quality and presentation
C. Temperature, lighting
D. Conference planning
Definition
D. Conference planning
Term
(T/F) Corporate sponsorship at events is always advantageous from a financial perspective.


Definition
False
Term
(T/F) Marketing helps attract an audience for an event.


Definition
True
Term

Which of the following is an example of goods

(tangible at a conference)?

  A. Conference support services
B. Problem solving
C. Audio-visual system 
D. Ambiance
Definition
C. Audio-visual system 
Term
Which of the following is not a feature of service marketing?
  A. Atmosphere
B. Intangibility
C. Inseparability 
D. Variability


Definition
A. Atmosphere
Term

(T/F) Event products generally include a combination of

products and prices.


Definition
False
Term
(T/F) A benefit feature of an event can be promoting the event as a novel experience.


Definition
True
Term

Which of the following is one of the four Ps of the marketing mix?
  A. Perishability
B. Programming 
C. Proposal 
D. Price

Definition
D. Price
Term

(T/F) Public relations is managing effectively the positive and

negative aspects of a negative event.


Definition
True
Term
(T/F) One of the most effective forms of advertising in promoting an event is word of mouth.
Definition
False
Term
(T/F) Advertising is one of the elements involved in promotion


Definition
True
Term

Common merchandising for an event is one of the following
  A. T-shirts
B. Baby bibs
C. Flags
D. Rubber balls
Definition
A. T-shirts
Term

The biggest obstacle of a promotional campaign is to turn

intention into

A. Ideas.
B. Action
C. Motivation
D. Perception
Definition
B. Action
Term

(T/F) Image and logo are referred to together as the color

scheme.


Definition
False
Term

In a leading small group around the venue or event, you

should be aware of the following

  A. Crowd control
B. Dietary concerns
C. Moving quickly
D. Treat everyone as equals


Definition
D. Treat everyone as equals


Term

The aim of a press release is to stimulate the following
  A. Event planning
B. Attendees
C. Media Interest
D. Advertisers


Definition
C. Media Interest
Term
(T/F) Publicity is always free and is of little value.


Definition
False
Term

Which of the following is effective advertising in promoting an

event?

  A. Radio
B. Billboards
C. Brochure
D. All of the above


Definition
D. All of the above


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