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Q&AQuestion-and-answer period after a speaker or presentation at a meeting.

Quad BoxFour electrical outlets in one box, which should be grounded.

Quad RoomRoom with at least two beds occupied by four persons. The symbol used by APEX to denote it is:

Quad/Quadruple1) Four-channel audio tape recording system. 2) Room with two or more beds for four persons.

QualifyingThe act of determining a person's authority or financial ability to purchase a product or service or perform a specific function.

Qualitative DataDescriptive information that is a record of what is observed, presented in narrative by the respondent. Also referred to as “soft data.”

Quality ProfitsProfits that can be sustained year to year over a prolonged period of time.

Quantitative DataInformation that is represented numerically so you can assign ranks or scores, or determine averages and frequencies. Also Called HARD DATA.

QuartUnit of measure equal to l/4 gallon or 32 ounces. (Approx. liter size).

Quarter-RoundWedge shaped table with one rounded edge.

Quartz LampType of high intensity projection lamp.

Queen-Size BedLarge bed usually measuring 60-by-80 inches (150-by-200 centimeters).

QuesadillaFilled tortilla.

QuestionnaireSurvey; a set of questions used to gather information.

QuicheSavory custard pie.

Quick SetFunction room set-up that saves room turnover time, limits the number of event rooms required, and avoids additional charges for changing room set-ups.

Quick-Change BoothEnclosed or draped area, close to the stage, for costume changes.

Quota1) The quantity of goods of a specific kind that a country will permit to be imported without restriction or imposition of additional duties. 2) A part of a budget which a salesperson must book.

Quotation/QuoteAn offer to sell goods or services at a stated price and under specified conditions.



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