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Cross Examination
From doghouse to drayage, trade shows are full of unusual terms. In this month's quiz, see if you can decipher the clues to fill out the crossword puzzle with some of our industry's peculiar jargon and slang. But if you draw a few blanks, don't be, well, cross with us. By Charles Pappas
From doghouse to drayage, trade shows are full of unusual terms. In this month's quiz, see if you can decipher the clues to fill out the crossword puzzle with some of our industry's peculiar jargon and slang. But if you draw a few blanks, don't be, well, cross with us. By Charles Pappas
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Across
3. Graphic banner placed above a display showing your company name or marketing message
1. Booth with aisles on three sides
3. Graphic banner placed above a display showing your company name or marketing message
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4. Type of exhibits constructed in a continuous line along an aisle
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5. PVC panel used in signs and displays
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7. The transportation of exhibit materials from the receiving dock to a booth
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9. Alternative term for giveaways
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10. Slang for a booth two hours before a show opens
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DOWN1. Booth with aisles on three sides
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2. Area used for storage of equipment and supplies
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6. Metal or insulated rubber tubing used to channel electrical wires
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7. Electrical distribution box that houses multiple outlets in one location
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8. Equipment box that contains tools and supplies needed for the routine set up of trade show displays
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