CEM Risk Management & Safety Flashcards

During exhibitor move-in at a large trade show, which safety practice is MOST important for preventing fork-lift accidents?

Answer: Designating separate pedestrian and vehicle lanes on the show floor

Segregating pedestrian walkways from forklift travel lanes drastically reduces the risk of collision injuries during move-in and move-out.

What does 'business interruption insurance' cover for an exhibition organizer?

Answer: Lost revenue and ongoing expenses if an event must be cancelled or postponed

Business interruption insurance compensates an organizer for lost income and fixed costs incurred when an event cannot proceed as planned.

A comprehensive crisis communication plan for an exhibition should include which of the following?

Answer: Designated spokesperson, key messages, and media contact list

An effective crisis communication plan designates who speaks for the organization, what messages to convey, and how to reach media and stakeholders quickly.

Which element is typically included in an exhibitor's Certificate of Insurance (COI) that an organizer should verify?

Answer: The organizer named as an additional insured

Requiring the organizer to be listed as an additional insured on the exhibitor's COI ensures coverage extends to claims arising from the exhibitor's activities.

What is the BEST approach for managing a cybersecurity risk associated with the event's attendee registration system?

Answer: Encrypting stored data and using secure (HTTPS) data transmission

Encrypting data at rest and in transit, combined with secure transmission protocols, protects attendee personal and payment information from breaches.

Which of the following best describes 'risk retention' in exhibition risk management?

Answer: Accepting the financial consequences of a risk rather than insuring or avoiding it

Risk retention means the organization consciously decides to absorb the cost of a potential loss, often by setting aside reserve funds.