CMP Questions

1. The distance from the projector to the screen should be:

• a. five feet
• b. two times the vertical dimension of the screen
• c. one and a half times the width of the screen

2. The screen should be placed at least:

• a. three feet off the floor.
• b. five feet off the floor.
• c. seven feet off the floor.

3. The front row of chairs (theatre setup) or tables (classroom setup) be no less than:

• a. 6' from the front of the stage or 2x the vertical dimension of the screen, whichever is further.
• b. 8' from the front of the stage or 2.5x the vertical dimension of the screen, whichever is further.
• c. 12' from the front of the stage or 4x the vertical dimension of the screen, whichever is further.

4. How much space should you allow between rows of chairs (calculated from the back of one row to the front of the next):

• a. 18 inches
• b. 24 inches
• c. 30 inches

5. What is a cash accounting system?

• a. Income and expenses are counted as they are received and paid.
• b. Single account of all charges incurred by the hosting organization.
• c. Income and expenses are counted as they are committed.

6. What is an accrual accounting system?

• a. Income and expenses are counted as they are received and paid.
• b. Single account of all charges incurred by the hosting organization.
• c. Income and expenses are counted as they are committed.

7. In planning any given meeting, conference, event or activity, what two key factors will guide the planning process from beginning to end? Select two

• a. Budget.
• b. Audience profile.
• c. Evaluations from previous events.
• d. The established objectives.

8. The goal of your promotional strategy is intended to…

• a. Transmit information to the public and/or your audience about what you are doing.
• b. Bring in attendance.
• c. Enhance the desirability of the program and audiences.
• d. Increase profile for the event and sponsor(s).

9. In choosing the meeting site, next to well defined objectives, the most important selection & negotiating tool is…

• a. A detailed meeting resume chronologically detailing all anticipated events.
• b. Knowing the baseline dollar value of your meeting.
• c. An accurate membership profile.
• d. Complete & accurate information in the form of a detailed meeting or convention history.

10. Which of the following does not comply with the ADA (American with Disabilities Act) requirements for accessible hotel guest rooms?

• a. Towels within reach of someone in a sitting position.
• b. All doors and hallways inside room must have a clear opening of 36".
• c. Bathroom door must open inward.
• d. Toilets must be no higher than 29" on the floor.

11. What is it that attendees get first at the registration center?

• a. Registered attendee package.
• b. Complete information on programs & activities.
• c. Their first impression of the meeting.
• d. Directions as to what they are to do.

12. When preparing signs identifying organizational offices and services, which of the following is the standard format to be used?

• a. 20” side x 24" high with lettering in both capital and lower case letters.
• b. 24” wide x 36" high with all capital letters.
• c. 28” side x 24" high with lettering in both capital and lower case letters.
• d. 22” wide x 28" high with all capital letters.

13. With a 72" diameter table, the ideal amount of people to sit comfortably is:

• a. 6
• b. 8
• c. 10
• d. 12

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