Event Management Principles Flashcards
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Which type of event insurance protects against financial loss if the event must be cancelled due to unforeseeable circumstances?
Answer: Event cancellation insurance
Event cancellation insurance reimburses organizers for non-recoverable costs if the event is cancelled due to covered perils such as natural disasters or venue failure.
What does the term 'shoulder period' mean in hotel and event venue pricing?
Answer: The low-demand period just before or after peak season
Shoulder periods are transitional times between peak and off-peak seasons when demand and pricing are moderate.
When planning food quantities for a reception-style event, the standard rule of thumb for passed hors d'oeuvres (no meal to follow) is approximately:
Answer: 8–12 pieces per person per hour
When hors d'oeuvres are the primary food offering, industry standards recommend 8–12 pieces per person per hour to ensure guests are adequately fed.
A venue's 'force majeure' clause in an event contract primarily protects:
Answer: Both parties from liability when events are cancelled due to extraordinary circumstances beyond their control
Force majeure clauses excuse both the venue and the client from contract obligations when extraordinary events such as natural disasters or government actions make performance impossible.
Which AV component is responsible for mixing and balancing multiple audio inputs (microphones, music, video) into a single output?
Answer: Audio mixing board
An audio mixing board (soundboard) allows the AV technician to control and blend multiple audio sources into the desired output levels.
In event budgeting, a 'contingency fund' is typically set at what percentage of the total event budget?
Answer: 5–10%
Industry best practice recommends setting aside 5–10% of the total budget as a contingency to cover unexpected costs or overruns.
A 'post-con' meeting in event management refers to:
Answer: A debrief held after the event to review successes and areas for improvement
A post-con (post-convention) meeting is a debrief session held after the event where the planning team and venue review performance and document lessons learned.