Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Practice Exam

Which type of project plan typically involves numerous suppliers and increased speaker management tasks?

1. Small event

2. Training/educational events

3. Large event

4. Incentive program

The correct answer is: Large event

The correct answer is large event. Large events often require complex logistics and coordination due to their size, scope, and the number of involved stakeholders. These events typically attract more participants, necessitating a greater number of suppliers to manage various components such as catering, audio-visual equipment, transportation, accommodation, and more. In addition to managing numerous suppliers, organizing a large event generally entails a greater emphasis on speaker management tasks. This can include tasks like curating a diverse lineup of speakers, coordinating their schedules, handling their specific requirements, and ensuring they have the necessary resources for presentations. This complexity is particularly magnified when an event has multiple sessions and tracks, which is common in larger gatherings. Smaller events usually have fewer logistical needs, while training or educational events focus specifically on the learning experience rather than the broad coordination of suppliers and speakers. Incentive programs, while they can also involve multiple suppliers, typically focus on rewarding and motivating participants in a specific context rather than scale and logistics management of a larger event.