Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Event Planning?

• 1.Which of the following statements is most true?

  • A.Starting an event planning business requires a large amount of start up capital
  • B.An event planning business can be started on less than $100 investment
  • C.An event planning business usually cannot be done from home
  • D.An event planning career requires a degree

• 2.An event planner usually DOES NOT plan the following types of events:

  • A.Company or corporate events
  • B.Weddings
  • C.Staff Meetings
  • D.Concerts

• 3.Which of the following statements is the most true?

  • A.Event planning is an industry that has been around for over 200 years
  • B.Event planning can involve major productions such as concerts or political conventions
  • C.Organization skills are not necessarily required to have a successful career
  • D.Event planning is slowly disappearing as an industry

• 4.Which of the following is NOT a function of an event planner?

  • A.Scheduling speakers
  • B.Lining up entertainment
  • C.Hiring staff
  • D.Speaking at conventions

• 5.Which of the following is NOT a legitimate trade organization associated with event planning?

  • A.The USEVS - The US Event Planners Group
  • B.The ISES - International Special Events Society
  • C.The CIC - Convention Industry Council
  • D.The CSEP - Certified Special Event Professional