CMP Risk Management & Compliance 3

Question 1

A planner is using a mobile event app that collects attendee personal data for a European audience. Which regulation governs data handling?

Accepted Answer

GDPR

Answer

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs the collection and processing of personal data for individuals in the European Union.

Question 2

During an outdoor event, a severe weather warning is issued. What should the emergency action plan prioritize FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Moving attendees to pre-identified shelter locations

Answer

Life safety is always the first priority in any emergency, requiring immediate movement of attendees to safe shelter.

Question 3

What does a 'force majeure' clause in an event contract primarily protect against?

Accepted Answer

Cancellation or disruption caused by unforeseeable, uncontrollable events

Answer

Force majeure clauses excuse contract performance when extraordinary events beyond either party's control make performance impossible.

Question 4

Which risk assessment tool plots the likelihood of a risk event against its potential impact?

Accepted Answer

Risk matrix (probability-impact grid)

Answer

A risk matrix visually maps probability against impact to help planners prioritize which risks require the most attention.

Question 5

An event venue requires all external vendors to submit certificates of insurance naming the venue as an additional insured. Why?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the venue is covered under the vendor's policy for liability claims arising from vendor actions

Answer

Adding the venue as an additional insured on a vendor's policy means the venue has coverage protection if the vendor's actions cause a claim.

(CMP) Certified Meeting Professional Practice Test