Types of Events Quiz

A group of people is going to attend a four-day event listening to music on several different stages. What type of event are they attending?

• Convention

• Festival

• Regional event

• E-sports event

What type of event is an organized video game competition?

• Convention

• Festival

• Sporting event

• E-sport event

A teacher is attending a weekend retreat in the mountains that focuses on yoga, meditation, and health food. Most likely, she is attending a

• wellness event.

• festival.

• sporting event.

• conference.

The Southern gathering of the Fiction Writers’ Association is meeting in Birmingham. This is an example of what type of event?

• Wellness

• Regional

• National

• Local

An event that has companies showcase their products and services to gain clients is called a(n)

• trade show.

• consumer show.

• conference.

• incentive meeting.

A family is going to a vintage car show that is open and free to the public. What type of event are they attending?

• Convention

• Consumer show

• Conference

• Festival

Which type of event focuses on education, the exchanging of ideas, and professional networking?

• Trade show

• Wellness event

• Conference

• Consumer show

The biggest difference between business and leisure meetings is the purpose of the meeting and

• if you can earn a certificate.

• who is paying for the event.

• where the event is held.

• how many days the event runs.

Trade shows usually have a targeted audience and are sponsored by trade organizations. They are also known as

• SMERF meetings.

• conferences.

• expositions.

• incentive meetings.

Smithson Inc. set up a 5-day retreat for its top sales personnel at a beach resort. The team is encouraged to bring their families, and the entire retreat will be paid for by Smithson as a reward for work well done. This type of event is a(n)

• convention.

• incentive meeting.

• bonus.

• conference.