Technology & Virtual Event Platforms Flashcards

A CMP candidate is reviewing an event app's data privacy policy. Under GDPR, what right must attendees based in the EU be granted regarding their personal data?

Answer: The right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

GDPR grants EU data subjects the right to erasure, allowing them to request deletion of their personal data from an organization's systems.

What is 'white-labeling' in the context of virtual event platforms?

Answer: Customizing the platform's branding to match the client's or sponsor's identity

White-labeling allows meeting planners to apply their organization's or sponsor's branding—logos, colors, domain—over the platform's default interface.

Which type of virtual event platform integration enables attendees to add sessions directly to their personal calendars?

Answer: iCal or calendar API integration

iCal and calendar API integrations generate calendar files or links that attendees use to add sessions to Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.

During a hybrid event, the term 'simulive' refers to which content delivery method?

Answer: Streaming a pre-recorded session as if it were happening live

Simulive content is pre-recorded but scheduled to air at a specific time, giving attendees the experience of a live session with the reliability of pre-production.

Which platform feature is most important for facilitating spontaneous networking between virtual attendees?

Answer: AI-powered matchmaking and one-on-one meeting scheduling

AI-powered matchmaking analyzes attendee profiles and goals to suggest relevant connections and facilitate one-on-one meeting scheduling.

An event manager notices latency of 45 seconds between the presenter's speech and when virtual attendees hear it. What is the most likely cause?

Answer: HLS streaming protocol with a long segment duration

HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) with long segment durations introduces significant latency; switching to lower-latency protocols or shorter segments reduces the delay.

What is the key advantage of using a hybrid event platform over separate in-person AV and a standalone webinar tool?

Answer: Unified attendee data, engagement tracking, and experience management across both audiences

A unified hybrid platform consolidates attendee data and engagement metrics from both audiences, enabling cohesive reporting and a more equitable experience for all participants.