CMM CMM Sustainability & Ethical Practices

Question 1

Which globally recognized standard specifically addresses sustainable event management practices?

Accepted Answer

ISO 20121

Answer

ISO 9001

Answer

ISO 14001

Answer

ASTM E2774

Question 2

A CMM wants to reduce the carbon footprint of an annual conference. Which action has the GREATEST single impact?

Accepted Answer

Selecting a venue accessible by public transportation or near attendee concentrations to reduce air travel

Answer

Switching to digital name badges

Answer

Using recycled paper for printed materials

Answer

Offering plant-based meal options

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes 'greenwashing' in the meetings industry?

Accepted Answer

Overstating or falsely claiming environmental sustainability efforts to appear eco-friendly

Answer

Using green-colored branding in event marketing

Answer

Hosting outdoor events in natural settings

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Partnering with environmental charities

Question 4

Under the CMP Standards of Conduct, a meeting professional who receives a gift from a vendor should:

Accepted Answer

Disclose it according to organizational policy and consider whether it creates a conflict of interest

Answer

Accept it discreetly without disclosing it

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Return it immediately regardless of value

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Accept it only if the event is complete

Question 5

What does a sustainable food and beverage strategy at a meeting typically include?

Accepted Answer

Sourcing locally grown, seasonal foods and minimizing food waste through careful quantity planning

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Importing exotic foods to impress attendees

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Offering an unlimited buffet to ensure no one goes hungry

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Prioritizing branded packaged snacks for convenience

Question 6

Which metric is commonly used to measure and report an event's environmental impact?

Accepted Answer

Carbon footprint in metric tons of CO2 equivalent

Answer

Net Promoter Score (NPS)

Answer

Cost per attendee

Answer

Sponsorship revenue per session