Question 1

The EAC's are actually a sub-set of GSC's.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the department of the Services Contracting Company with its function or description.
-Event Services

Accepted Answer

A)   Woodworking, props, backdrops, signs, electrical, lighting, metal work, etc.
B)   Accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
C)   Includes special effects, reports and so on; oversees the planning and subsequent installation of the output of the production department
D)   Includes transportation of materials, booths, exhibits, along with their temporary storage.
E)   Exhibitor kits, on-site coordination, registrationF)  Typically broken up into national and local, some companies also have a separate exhibitor department dealing with this.G)  Handles planning, scheduling, shipping, labor relations, site inspection and preparation.H) B) and C)
I) C) and D)

Question 3

The term "drayage"refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Overseeing the storage of crates and boxes during the show
B)   Managing the flow of trucks coming in and out
C)   The price paid for having trucks transport products
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

In general, the GSC and the Official Contractor are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the department of the Services Contracting Company with its function or description.
-Logistics

Accepted Answer

A)   Woodworking, props, backdrops, signs, electrical, lighting, metal work, etc.
B)   Accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
C)   Includes special effects, reports and so on; oversees the planning and subsequent installation of the output of the production department
D)   Includes transportation of materials, booths, exhibits, along with their temporary storage.
E)   Exhibitor kits, on-site coordination, registrationF)  Typically broken up into national and local, some companies also have a separate exhibitor department dealing with this.G)  Handles planning, scheduling, shipping, labor relations, site inspection and preparation.H) B) and C)
I) A) and G)

Question 6

The process for hiring service contractors is through a GSC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

Match the department of the Services Contracting Company with its function or description.
-Material Handling and Warehousing

Accepted Answer

A)   Woodworking, props, backdrops, signs, electrical, lighting, metal work, etc.
B)   Accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
C)   Includes special effects, reports and so on; oversees the planning and subsequent installation of the output of the production department
D)   Includes transportation of materials, booths, exhibits, along with their temporary storage.
E)   Exhibitor kits, on-site coordination, registrationF)  Typically broken up into national and local, some companies also have a separate exhibitor department dealing with this.G)  Handles planning, scheduling, shipping, labor relations, site inspection and preparation.H) D) and E)
I) B) and C)

Question 8

Today, service contractors are likely involved only in the planning aspect of events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

The General Service Contractor is hired by the owner of the company that is in the show to handle the general duties necessary to produce the Show on site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

GSC stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)   General Service Conference
B)   General Service Contractor
C)   General Setup of Conventions
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

A dray is technically an early tractor that was used to haul trash.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How is an EAC different from the normal service contractor?

Accepted Answer

A)   EACs are the same thing as service contractors.
B)   They change locations with the company and set up their booth.
C)   They do internal work for a convention center.
D)   They work only with certain places.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

In a "Right to Work"state, an individual working in a specific trade is required to join the respective Trade Union in order to have the right to work in that state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the department of the Services Contracting Company with its function or description.
-Accounting and Finance

Accepted Answer

A)   Woodworking, props, backdrops, signs, electrical, lighting, metal work, etc.
B)   Accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
C)   Includes special effects, reports and so on; oversees the planning and subsequent installation of the output of the production department
D)   Includes transportation of materials, booths, exhibits, along with their temporary storage.
E)   Exhibitor kits, on-site coordination, registrationF)  Typically broken up into national and local, some companies also have a separate exhibitor department dealing with this.G)  Handles planning, scheduling, shipping, labor relations, site inspection and preparation.H) E) and F)
I) A) and E) B

Question 15

What does EDPA stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)   Entry-level Display Production Association
B)   Exhibit Display Producers Association
C)   Excellent Design Production Affiliation
D)   Exhibit Services and Contractors AssociationE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Unionized labor is not an important factor in putting together an event or a tradeshow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is an exhibition appointed contractor?

Accepted Answer

A)   The company that deals with the sponsor of the show
B)   The company that does the hands on in the HRT industry
C)   The company that is involved in dealing with the exhibitor
D)   The company that is appointed by the exhibitorE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Over the years, service contractors have not expanded the scope of their activities to match the growing sophistication of MEEC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Transportation of materials, booths, exhibits, and so on along with their temporary storage in the host city is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Drayage and warehousing
B)   Logistic
C)   Trucking
D)   SalesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

What is the role of a service contractor in the MEEC industry? Provide examples.

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The EAC's are actually a sub-set of GSC's.

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Match the department of the Services Contracting Company with its function or description. -Event Services

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The term "drayage"refers to:

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In general, the GSC and the Official Contractor are the same thing.

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Match the department of the Services Contracting Company with its function or description. -Logistics

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The process for hiring service contractors is through a GSC.

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Match the department of the Services Contracting Company with its function or description. -Material Handling and Warehousing

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Today, service contractors are likely involved only in the planning aspect of events.

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The General Service Contractor is hired by the owner of the company that is in the show to handle the general duties necessary to produce the Show on site.

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GSC stands for:

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A dray is technically an early tractor that was used to haul trash.

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How is an EAC different from the normal service contractor?

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In a "Right to Work"state, an individual working in a specific trade is required to join the respective Trade Union in order to have the right to work in that state.

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Match the department of the Services Contracting Company with its function or description. -Accounting and Finance

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What does EDPA stand for?

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Unionized labor is not an important factor in putting together an event or a tradeshow.

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What is an exhibition appointed contractor?

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Over the years, service contractors have not expanded the scope of their activities to match the growing sophistication of MEEC.

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Transportation of materials, booths, exhibits, and so on along with their temporary storage in the host city is:

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What is the role of a service contractor in the MEEC industry? Provide examples.

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