Exam
Name___________________________________
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1)
Which of the following is NOT a Disney theme park?
1)
A)
Epcot
B)
Magic Kingdom
C)
Animal Kingdom
D)
Wild Kingdom
Answer:
D
A)
B)
C)
D)
2)
Walt Disney World, in Florida, is composed of how many major theme parks?
2)
A)
4
B)
5
C)
6
D)
2
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
3)
Which company originally opened its theme park for employees to relax and have fun when they
were not on the job?
3)
A)
Hershey’s
B)
Disney
C)
Six Flags
D)
Busch Gardens
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
4)
Many of the most well–known parks in the U.S. are located in:
4)
A)
Texas
B)
Florida
C)
Pennsylvania
D)
California
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
5)
One of the best ways to get involved in the theme park industry, if you are interested in that career
field, is to:
5)
A)
get an internship or work in a theme park part time during the school year
B)
ask a friend for a referral
C)
research the opportunities
D)
apply to any vacant positions posted on theme park websites
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
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6)
Which theme park is the official home of the Peanuts© characters?
6)
A)
Disney
B)
Universal Studio’s
C)
Knott’s Berry Farm
D)
Six Flags
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
7)
Six Flags has a licensing agreement with ________ and ________ which allows for characters such
as Superman and Bugs Bunny to wander through the park and interact with guests.
7)
A)
DC Comics; Disney
B)
Marvel Comics; Warner Bros.
C)
DC Comics; Warner Bros.
D)
Marvel Comics; Disney
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
8)
Universal Studios theme parks are located in all of the following countries except:
8)
A)
Japan
B)
China
C)
Spain
D)
Brazil
Answer:
D
A)
B)
C)
D)
9)
One of the oldest and greenest amusement parks in the world is:
9)
A)
Disney World
B)
Tivoli Gardens
C)
Six Flags over Texas
D)
Sea World
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
10)
A key factor in Universal Studio’s success is:
10)
A)
it’s location near Disney
B)
it’s tie–ins to restaurant promotions
C)
it’s affordability
D)
it’s ability to adapt movies into thrill rides
Answer:
D
A)
B)
C)
D)
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11)
The Magic Kingdom has seven lands for guests to explore, which of the following is not one of
those seven lands?
11)
A)
Frontierland
B)
Adventureland
C)
Animal Kingdom
D)
Main Street, U.S. A.
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
12)
Event tourism is a relatively new term defined as the systematic planning, development and
marketing of:
12)
A)
festivals
B)
circuses
C)
new theme parks
D)
parades
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
13)
Theme park safety is very important and all safety inspectors must be certified through the:
13)
A)
National Association of Theme Park Professionals
B)
National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials
C)
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
D)
National Institute for Standards and Technology
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
14)
________ is considered the first major water park in the U.S.
14)
A)
Atlantic City Boardwalk
B)
Wet ‘n Wild
C)
Typhoon Lagoon
D)
Sea World
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
15)
The largest movie studio and theme park is?
15)
A)
Hulu Studios
B)
Universal Studios Hollywood
C)
Disney’s MGM
D)
Universal Studios Orlando
Answer:
D
A)
B)
C)
D)
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16)
The largest independent theme park in the United States is:
16)
A)
Knott’s Berry Farm
B)
Sea World
C)
Walt Disney World
D)
Kings Island
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
17)
Which company has earned the title of “World’s Largest Regional Theme Park Company?”
17)
A)
Six Flags
B)
Dollywood
C)
Legoland
D)
Disney
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
18)
A theme park designed to focus on Florida’s animals in their native habitat is:
18)
A)
Wet ‘n Wild
B)
Sea World
C)
Gatorland
D)
Discovery Cove
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
19)
In addition to providing educational opportunities, Sea World Parks and Entertainment
Corporation is also active with:
19)
A)
promoting internet video’s about animal rights
B)
building additional theme parks around the world with an animal focus
C)
conservation, research and wildlife assistance worldwide
D)
hosting a weekly show on cable television regarding endangered species
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
20)
The theme of the Sea World parks is based on:
20)
A)
thrill rides and safari experiences
B)
inspiring self–confidence in children
C)
water rides
D)
creatures of the sea
Answer:
D
A)
B)
C)
D)
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21)
Dollywood is a regional theme park that opened in 1961 and is located in:
21)
A)
Orange County, Florida
B)
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
C)
Lynchburg, Tennessee
D)
Loretto, Kentucky
Answer:
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
22)
The biggest public festival in the world is:
22)
A)
Munich Oktoberfest
B)
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
C)
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
D)
Sundance Film Festival
Answer:
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
23)
The first animated film to feature Mickey Mouse was:
23)
A)
Mickey‘s Great Adventure
B)
Fantasia
C)
Steamboat Willie
D)
Snow White
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
24)
The two major themes of Epcot Center are:
24)
A)
Tomorrowland and Neverneverland
B)
Fantasyland and Adventureland
C)
Future World and World Showcase
D)
Frontierland and Main Street, U.S.A.
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
25)
A key element in planning for theme park management is:
25)
A)
analyzing labor costs
B)
deciding on a new ride
C)
staffing
D)
using a “fast pass” at a Disney park
Answer:
C
A)
B)
C)
D)
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
26)
________ create an atmosphere of another place and time.
26)
Answer:
Theme parks
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27)
The experimental prototype community of tomorrow or ________ is a unique, permanent
and ever changing world’s fair.
27)
Answer:
EPCOT
28)
The world’s largest movie studio and theme park is ________.
28)
Answer:
Universal Studio’s Hollywood
29)
The most popular destination resort in the world is ________.
29)
Answer:
Disney World
30)
________ is a regional theme park based on brightly colored plastic building bricks.
30)
Answer:
Legoland
31)
________ is the largest independent theme park in the United States.
31)
Answer:
Knott’s Berry Farm
32)
Opened in 1907, ________ was originally a leisure park for employees to relax and have
fun when they were not on the job.
32)
Answer:
Hershey Park
33)
Walt and Roy Disney’s first full–length motion pictures was ________.
33)
Answer:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
34)
Walt Disney World is composed of ________ major theme parks.
34)
Answer:
four
35)
Six Flags, in partnership with Coca–Cola, has added 3,000 more ________ in an effort to
become greener.
35)
Answer:
recycling bins
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MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
Match the term with its definition
36)
Wet ‘n Wild
Answer:
F
37)
Six Flags
Answer:
D
38)
Theme Park
Answer:
H
39)
Mardi Gras
Answer:
G
40)
Epcot
Answer:
B
41)
Sea World
Answer:
J
42)
Magic Kingdom
Answer:
A
43)
Universal Studios Hollywood
Answer:
C
44)
Event tourism
Answer:
I
45)
Knott’s Berry Farm
Answer:
E
A)
The heart of Walt Disney World
B)
Experimental prototype community of
tomorrow
C)
Worlds largest movie studio and theme
park
D)
World’s largest regional theme park
company
E)
Largest independent theme park in the
United States
F)
Considered the first major water park
opened in the U.S.
G)
Began 100 years ago as a carnival and has
evolved into a world–renowned party
H)
Creates an atmosphere of another place in
time
I)
The systematic planning, development,
and marketing of festivals and special
events as tourist attractions
J)
The largest corporate owned theme/animal
park company in the United States
36)
37)
38)
39)
40)
41)
42)
43)
44)
45)
ESSAY. Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper.
46)
Name five theme parks and the focus or attraction of each park.
Answer:
Knott’s Berry Farm–rides, attractions, historical exhibits, emphasis on learning, one of the first theme
parks
Walt Disney World–four major theme parks based on all aspects of entertainment and learning
Universal Studios–movie sets, rides, attractions, adaptation of movies into thrill rides and commitment to
guest participation
SeaWorld Entertainment–largest corporate owned theme/animal park, a leader in conservation and
education, development of educational programs based on animal, conservation and environmental
issues
Six Flags–largest regional US theme park, parks in forty of the fifty metropolitan areas in the U.S.,
licensing agreements with DC comics and Warner Brothers
Hershey Park–originally developed for employees to relax and have fun when not at work, chocolate
theme
Others include Dollywood, LegoLand, GatorLand, Wet ‘n Wild.
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47)
What is the difference between a fair and a festival? Give an example of each.
Answer:
Fairs are usually larger and extend over a longer period of time. Festivals have a high degree of
uniqueness which distinguish them from permanent attractions.
48)
What are the key elements of theme park management and how to do they compare to hotel management?
Answer:
planning (two parts, pre opening and then operations), organizing (creating a structure of support in the
various departments), decision making (long range decisions by top management and short range
decisions by front line managers and supervisors), communicating (at all levels and using all types of
technology), motivating (for guest satisfaction, keeping employees happy), control (providing
information to management for decision making).
Comparison to hotel management – answers will vary but should address the needs of the guests and
employees, unique workplace situations such as seasonal nature of theme parks, etc.
49)
Describe how theme parks were developed. Give examples.
Answer:
Knott’s Berry Farm was created from a need to entertain customers waiting to buy berry products.
Hershey’s Park is similar in history as it was created as a leisure area for off duty employees and their
children. Theme parks were created to offer an atmosphere of another place and time for visitors looking
for a place to relax or have a little adventure.
50)
Aside from the hospitality employment areas (food and beverage, lodging) what other employment
opportunities exist in the theme park industry?
Answer:
designer, artists, inspectors, engineers, scientists, computer specialists, landscape architects, public
relations, human resources, sales and marketing, actors.
51)
What are some trends in the theme park industry?
Answer:
Focus on local regions, more symbolic of regional pride, culture, and technological advancement, rides
that the rider has more control of, simulation virtual reality rides, more use of water rides and water
activities, development of artificial
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Answer Key
Testname: C12
1)
D
2)
A
3)
A
4)
B
5)
A
6)
C
7)
C
8)
D
9)
B
10)
D
11)
C
12)
A
13)
B
14)
B
15)
D
16)
A
17)
A
18)
C
19)
C
20)
D
21)
B
22)
A
23)
C
24)
C
25)
C
26)
Theme parks
27)
EPCOT
28)
Universal Studio‘s Hollywood
29)
Disney World
30)
Legoland
31)
Knott’s Berry Farm
32)
Hershey Park
33)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
34)
four
35)
recycling bins
36)
F
37)
D
38)
H
39)
G
40)
B
41)
J
42)
A
43)
C
44)
I
45)
E
Answer Key
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46)
Knott’s Berry Farm–rides, attractions, historical exhibits, emphasis on learning, one of the first theme parks
Walt Disney World–four major theme parks based on all aspects of entertainment and learning
Universal Studios–movie sets, rides, attractions, adaptation of movies into thrill rides and commitment to guest
participation
SeaWorld Entertainment–largest corporate owned theme/animal park, a leader in conservation and education,
development of educational programs based on animal, conservation and environmental issues
Six Flags–largest regional US theme park, parks in forty of the fifty metropolitan areas in the U.S., licensing agreements
with DC comics and Warner Brothers
Hershey Park–originally developed for employees to relax and have fun when not at work, chocolate theme
Others include Dollywood, LegoLand, GatorLand, Wet ‘n Wild.
47)
Fairs are usually larger and extend over a longer period of time. Festivals have a high degree of uniqueness which
distinguish them from permanent attractions.
48)
planning (two parts, pre opening and then operations), organizing (creating a structure of support in the various
departments), decision making (long range decisions by top management and short range decisions by front line
managers and supervisors), communicating (at all levels and using all types of technology), motivating (for guest
satisfaction, keeping employees happy), control (providing information to management for decision making).
Comparison to hotel management – answers will vary but should address the needs of the guests and employees,
unique workplace situations such as seasonal nature of theme parks, etc.
49)
Knott’s Berry Farm was created from a need to entertain customers waiting to buy berry products. Hershey’s Park is
similar in history as it was created as a leisure area for off duty employees and their children. Theme parks were
created to offer an atmosphere of another place and time for visitors looking for a place to relax or have a little
adventure.
50)
designer, artists, inspectors, engineers, scientists, computer specialists, landscape architects, public relations, human
resources, sales and marketing, actors.
51)
Focus on local regions, more symbolic of regional pride, culture, and technological advancement, rides that the rider
has more control of, simulation virtual reality rides, more use of water rides and water activities, development of
artificial