Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Practice Exam

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What differentiates a podium from a lectern?

  1. A podium is for note support, while a lectern is for sound

  2. A podium is a raised platform for speakers

  3. A podium supports documents while a lectern does not

  4. A podium is large; a lectern is small

The correct answer is: A podium is a raised platform for speakers

A podium is indeed defined as a raised platform on which a speaker stands to deliver a speech or presentation, which is what makes this choice accurate. This elevation allows the speaker to be more visible to the audience and often contributes to the speaker's authority and presence during the presentation. The other options contain misconceptions about the definitions of these terms. While some may see a lectern as simply a podium for document support, it is more accurately a piece of furniture designed to hold notes or a book at an appropriate height for the speaker, and may not necessarily be elevated like a podium. The focus on sound or size provided by the other choices doesn't capture the essential distinction, which fundamentally lies in the raised aspect of the podium compared to a lectern used for supporting materials during a presentation.

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