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CERTIFIED MEETING PROFESSIONAL
(CMP) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Question 1: The hotel agreement letter specifies that the meeting professional's organisation will receive "one complimentary unit (bedroom) per 50 room nights actually occupied per night on a cumulative basis." For a 3-day meeting, 120 rooms were used on a Sunday, 180 on Monday, 200 on Tuesday, and 50 on
Wednesday. Therefore, the meeting professional is entitled to:
- 5 room nights
- 11 room nights
- 12 room nights
- 15 room nights
Correct Answer: 11 room nights
Question 2: Which of the following is LEAST necessary to include in a hotel
contract negotiated 1 year prior to the meeting?
- Attrition policy
- Cancellation clause
- Banquet prices
- Room block details
Correct Answer: Banquet prices
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Question 3: Which of the following is LEAST effective for the meeting
professional in negotiating function or meeting room charges?
- Total guest room revenue
- Total food and beverage revenue
- Pattern of meeting dates
- Number of concurrent sessions
Correct Answer: Number of concurrent sessions
Question 4: When negotiating a contract for a meeting 2 years ahead, how many
months prior to the meeting should the meeting professional contact the hotel to establish billing arrangement?
- 6
- 12
- 18
- 24
Correct Answer: 12
Question 5: A meeting professional will be planning a 5,000-person annual
convention 18 months in advance. The planning timeline suggests the meeting
professional should:
- Develop the convention budget
- Order audiovisual equipment
- Print final attendee badges
- Finalize exact menu portions
Correct Answer: Develop the convention budget
Question 6: Which of the following is LEAST likely to be in a caterer's contract for an off-site food function?
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- Transportation
- Menu items
- Gratuities
- Staffing levels
Correct Answer: Transportation
Question 7: A meeting professional is negotiating a contract with a hotel where
a large percentage of the attendees/delegates will be over the age of 65. The
ultimate responsibility for emergency care belongs to the:
- Hotel management
- Sponsor organisation
- Local city government
- Attendees themselves
Correct Answer: Sponsor organisation
Question 8: Recognising the possibility of injury, damage, or loss, and having
the means to prevent it or provide insurance is known as:
- Contingency planning
- Liability assessment
- Risk management
- Indemnification
Correct Answer: Risk management
Question 9: With regard to risk management, a meeting professional's greatest
responsibility is:
- The welfare of attendees/delegates
- Protecting the sponsor's reputation
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- Minimizing financial loss
- Avoiding legal action against the planner
Correct Answer: The welfare of attendees/delegates
Question 10: A meeting professional is planning a meeting in Florida, USA in
September, which is during the hurricane season. What type of insurance should the meeting professional purchase to reduce the risk of lost revenue?
- General liability insurance
- Health insurance
- Worker's compensation
- Cancellation insurance
Correct Answer: Cancellation insurance
Question 11: What is a PRIMARY cause of death due to fire at a meeting?
- Burns
- Smoke inhalation
- Trampling
- Structural collapse
Correct Answer: Smoke inhalation
Question 12: Who should move large amounts of money through public areas?
- Hotel staff
- Registration volunteers
- A specialized security firm
- The meeting professional
