MICE 2

Question 1

An association is an organized body that promotes and enhances a common interest activity or purpose.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Associations are categorized into two main types: professional and recreational associations.

Answer 2

False- Trade (Recreational)

Question 3

The American Heart Association is an example of a professional association concerned with religious, charitable, and public services.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Trade associations are designed to meet the needs of nonprofit organizations.

Answer 4

False- Profit (non-profit)

Question 5

The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is an example of a major convention center in New York.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Convention centers are typically privately owned and operated by an board or authority.

Answer 6

False- Public (private)

Question 7

Convention centers usually focus on hosting small to medium-sized meetings for about 20 to 50 people.

Answer 7

False- Conference (convention)

Question 8

A unique feature of conference centers is that they provide continuous refreshments throughout the meeting.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Tour operators help arrange sightseeing tours and activities for attendees and their families a MICE event.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Expositions are typically private shows open only to industry professionals.

Answer 10

False- Trade Show (expositions)

Question 11

The trade show industry in the U.S. dates back to 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell displayed his telephone at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Trade shows primarily generate revenue through the sale of admission tickets to the general public.

Answer 12

False- Exhibitors fee (sales of admission tickets)

Question 13

The exposition or show manager is responsible for organizing all aspects of a trade show.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Hotels play an important role in the MICE industry by providing only overnight accommodations for guests.

Answer 14

False- not only (only)

Question 15

The convention service manager acts as a liaison between the meeting planner and hotel staff to ensure smooth event coordination.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Convention and visitors bureaus are for-profit organizations that aim to attract visitors and conventions to a community.

Answer 16

False- non profit (for profit)

Question 17

Convention and visitors bureaus are commonly funded through the hotel accommodations tax.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

One of the roles of convention and visitors bureaus is to coordinate familiarization tours for meeting planners and association executives.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Trade show sponsors are private companies that organize trade shows to generate revenue.

Answer 19

False- Trade and Professional association (private)

Question 20

General service contractors are responsible for providing all the services needed to run a trade show facility.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Rutherford’s wheel model places the MICE event at the center of the planning process, with service providers and delegates located around the wheel.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Tour operators play a key role in transporting international delegates to and from MICE events.

Answer 22

False- Transport Suppliers (tour operators)

Question 23

In Rutherford’s wheel model, the service specialists or suppliers are positioned at the edge of the wheel.

Answer 23

False- Spokes (edge)

Question 24

Conference centers usually offer specialized services such as audiovisual equipment and paper supplies at extra costs?

Answer 24

False- only one price (extra costs)

Question 25

Hotels, convention centers, service providers, and associations are key players in the MICE industry.

Answer 25

True