Exam
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MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1)
What association is the global organization that regulated almost all international airlines?
1)
A)
International Air Transportation Association
B)
World Bank
C)
United Nations Tourism Development Program
D)
World Tourism Organization
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
2)
Outbound international tourism can be described as:
2)
A)
visits to a country by non–residents of that country
B)
visits by tourists
C)
visits by tourists of a country to their own country
D)
visits by residents of a one country to another country
Answer:
D
A)
B)
C)
D)
3)
Automobile travel is a way of life for many Americans who can drive ________ miles or more per
year.
3)
A)
20,000
B)
25,000
C)
10,000
D)
15,000
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
4)
Maglevs are super fast trains that:
4)
A)
are utilized by subway systems
B)
are suspended in the air and propelled by magnetic force
C)
use alternative fuels
D)
are the most popular in the U.S.
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
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5)
Cruising began in the 1840’s when this ship line made the crossing from England to America.
5)
A)
Princess
B)
Cunard
C)
White Star
D)
Norwegian Lines
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
6)
All of the following are part of the purpose of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development except:
6)
A)
Creating a global marketing campaign promoting ecotourism
B)
Contributing to economic expansion and world trade
C)
Supporting sustainable economic growth
D)
Raising living standards
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
7)
The UNWTO strongly suggests all tourism should be:
7)
A)
a year–round economic driver
B)
international
C)
cost effective
D)
sustainable
Answer:
D
A)
B)
C)
D)
8)
Which of the following has had a significant impact on increased air travel?
8)
A)
Larger airports
B)
Lower airfares
C)
Shorter flights
D)
Increase in flights
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
9)
Travel Agents:
9)
A)
bring together tourists and rental companies
B)
serve as a middle person acting as a travel counselor on behalf of airlines, cruise lines, and
hotels
C)
promote tours and trips that they plan and organize
D)
act on behalf of tour operators
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
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10)
The Travel Industry of America is responsible for:
10)
A)
the promotion and development of travel to Europe
B)
the promotion and development of local convention and visitors bureaus
C)
the promotion and development of tourism in the United States
D)
the promotion and development of travel to South and Central America
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
11)
The development of the ________ in the 1830′s made travel affordable and comfortable for the
masses.
11)
A)
Cruise line
B)
Airplane
C)
Railroad
D)
Automobile
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
12)
Eurail passes must be purchased:
12)
A)
outside Europe
B)
in Italy
C)
in France
D)
in England
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
13)
What organization lends substantial sums of money for tourism development in the form of low
interest loans to developing countries?
13)
A)
World Bank
B)
International Air Transportation Association
C)
International Civil Aviation Organization
D)
World Trade Organization
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
14)
The primary function of a convention and visitors bureau is to:
14)
A)
attract conventions to the city
B)
attract and retain visitors to the city
C)
provide accommodations to tourists
D)
build new hotels in the local area
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
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15)
Benefits of tourism include all of the following except:
15)
A)
it weakens the local infrastructure
B)
it provides governments with substantial tax revenues
C)
it fosters intercultural awareness and friendships
D)
it is an important source of employment
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
16)
A major benefit of the hub and spoke system adopted by major U.S. airlines is:
16)
A)
airlines can expand employee hiring
B)
airlines can save marketing costs
C)
airlines have more control over which passengers select their services
D)
airlines can service more cities at a lower cost
Answer:
D
A)
B)
C)
D)
17)
75 % of car rental sales take place at:
17)
A)
airports
B)
inner city locations
C)
hotels
D)
suburban locations
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
18)
Globally, it is anticipated that the number of tourists arrivals will continue to grow by
approximately ________ percent per year:
18)
A)
1
B)
2
C)
3
D)
4
Answer:
D
A)
B)
C)
D)
19)
The leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism is:
19)
A)
World Trade Organization
B)
World Tourism Organization
C)
Western Tours Organization
D)
Worldwide Tour Operations
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
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20)
The American Society of Travel Agents is:
20)
A)
an organization that creates vacation packages
B)
a society that brings tourists and tour operators together
C)
the world’s largest travel trade association
D)
a training organization for prospective travel agents
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
21)
Inbound international tourism can be described as:
21)
A)
visits by tour groups from one city to another city
B)
visits to a country by non–residents of that country
C)
visits by tourists of a country to their own country
D)
visits by residents of a country to another country
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
22)
The multiplier effect occurs when:
22)
A)
employment rates reach normal levels
B)
money is recycled back into the community from the money tourists spend in the local
economy
C)
new jobs are created to service the needs of international travelers
D)
money is used to purchase items from outside the local area
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
23)
Over the past few years, many major U.S. airlines have lost billions of dollars in revenue, this can
be attributed to all of the following except:
23)
A)
lower benefit costs for employees
B)
higher salaries
C)
additional fuel costs
D)
competition from low–cost airlines
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
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24)
Tour Operators:
24)
A)
bring together tourists and rental companies
B)
are a middle person acting as a travel counselor on behalf of airlines, cruise lines, and hotels
C)
promote tours and trips that they plan and organize
D)
act of behalf of travel agents
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
25)
Those who travel by bus may select this mode of transportation because:
25)
A)
it provides an opportunity for eating at unique roadside diners
B)
it is ideal for long trips
C)
it is convenient and economical
D)
it provides on the road entertainment opportunities
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
26)
Today, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation is known as:
26)
A)
Metro
B)
Amtrak
C)
light rail
D)
the L
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
27)
Interdependency between various segments of the hospitality industry means:
27)
A)
employees may work for more than one business
B)
each segment, to an extent, depends on another for business
C)
all segments are very independent and do not rely on one another at all
D)
tourism has little effect on other segments of the industry
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
28)
Sustainable tourism is often referred to as:
28)
A)
responsible tourism
B)
historical tourism
C)
a source of employment for tourists
D)
tourism requiring the marketing skills of the local tourism organization
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
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