CMM CMM Sustainability & Ethical Practices

Question 1

Which globally recognized standard specifically addresses sustainable event management practices?

Accepted Answer

ISO 20121

Answer

ISO 20121 is the international standard for sustainable event management, providing a framework for improving the sustainability of events.

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

Reducing attendee air travel—by choosing a centrally located or transit-accessible venue—typically has the largest single impact on an event's total carbon footprint.

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

Greenwashing refers to misleading claims about environmental practices, which damages credibility and can expose an organization to legal or reputational risk.

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

The CMP Standards of Conduct require disclosure of gifts per organizational policy and careful evaluation of whether acceptance creates an actual or perceived conflict of interest.

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

Answer

Local, seasonal sourcing reduces transportation emissions while precise quantity planning minimizes the waste that ends up in landfills.

CMM - Certified Meeting Manager Practice Test

CMM - Certified Meeting Manager Practice Test

CMM CMM Sustainability & Ethical Practices