CMP Event Planning & Design 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which stakeholder analysis technique maps participants by their level of interest versus their level of power over the event?
- SWOT matrix
- Power-interest grid (Correct answer)
- RACI chart
- Fishbone diagram
Correct answer: Power-interest grid
The power-interest grid plots stakeholders on axes of power and interest to prioritize engagement strategies.
Question 2: A meeting planner is designing a gala dinner for 500 guests and needs to ensure adequate egress. Which code primarily governs minimum aisle widths and exit requirements for assembly occupancies in the US?
- ADA Standards for Accessible Design
- NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (Correct answer)
- OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards
- ICC International Building Code
Correct answer: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code governs means of egress, exit widths, and occupant load factors for assembly occupancies.
Question 3: When using a fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram during event planning, the 'bones' typically represent which categories?
- Budget, Timeline, Venue, Staff
- People, Process, Equipment, Environment (Correct answer)
- Goals, Objectives, Tactics, KPIs
- Speakers, Sponsors, Attendees, Media
Correct answer: People, Process, Equipment, Environment
Fishbone diagrams organize potential causes of a problem into categories such as People, Process, Equipment, and Environment.
Question 4: An event designer wants to create a sense of intimacy in a large ballroom. Which design approach is most effective?
- Using a single large stage at the far end of the room
- Dividing the space with draping, plants, or furniture groupings (Correct answer)
- Removing all décor to open the sightlines
- Placing all seating in a single theater-style block
Correct answer: Dividing the space with draping, plants, or furniture groupings
Breaking a large ballroom into smaller zones with physical dividers reduces the cavernous feel and encourages closer interaction.
Question 5: Which seating configuration is best suited for a workshop requiring extensive participant collaboration and note-taking?
- Theater style
- Chevron style
- Hollow square
- Classroom style (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Classroom style
Classroom style provides each participant a writing surface and clear sightlines to the presenter, ideal for note-heavy workshops.
Question 6: A planner discovers mid-event that the hired caterer has not obtained the required health department permit. What is the FIRST action the planner should take?
- Immediately halt all food service and notify attendees
- Contact the venue's legal counsel before taking any action
- Assess whether continuing service poses a genuine health risk (Correct answer)
- Document the violation and continue service until the event ends
Correct answer: Assess whether continuing service poses a genuine health risk
The planner must first assess the actual risk level before deciding whether to halt service, as an immediate shutdown may not always be warranted.
Question 7: In event design, the term 'sense of arrival' refers to:
- The check-in process efficiency at registration
- The deliberate use of space, lighting, and décor to create a first impression upon entry (Correct answer)
- The time delta between published start and actual start of programming
- The wayfinding signage installed at building entrances
Correct answer: The deliberate use of space, lighting, and décor to create a first impression upon entry
Sense of arrival is the intentional orchestration of the entry experience to set tone, emotion, and expectations for attendees.
CMP Event Planning & Design 2
Which stakeholder analysis technique maps participants by their level of interest versus their level of power over the event?