QuestionHSOp450 final exam

HSOp450 final exam

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Question 1.1. (TCO 1) Many tourism analysts predict that by the year 2020, on a global level, tourism will: (Points : 5)

more than double.

triple.

quadruple.

likely stay about the same as in 2000.

Question 2.2. (TCO 1) In the United States, the first scheduled international air travel was by: (Points : 5)

Pan American World Airlines.

Varney Airlines.

Allegheny Airlines.

Western Airlines.

Question 3.3. (TCO 2) Which of the following is NOT a job requirement for tourism? (Points : 5)

People person

Concern for customer’s comfort needs

Self-discipline

Statistical skills

Question 4.4. (TCO 2) According to the AH&LA, approximately _______ of lodging customers are business travelers. (Points : 5)

20 percent

30 percent

45 percent

65 percent

Question 5.5. (TCO 3) Which federal tourism agency in the United States is concerned with research and policy? (Points : 5)

United States Travel Industry Association

Office of Travel and Tourism Industries

United States Tourism Policy Administration

U.S. Travel Data Center

Question 6.6. (TCO 3) Because the airlines have steadily been decreasing the commission paid to travel agencies, the vast majority of agencies now charge a service fee. Which of the following is generally the most typical amount of this service fee? (Points : 5)

$10

$15

$20

$35

Question 7.7. (TCO4) Amtrak is promoting and upgrading passenger rail service. Which of the following is NOT true? (Points : 5)

Total passenger miles have grown since 1981.

In the northeast corridor, it is the dominant carrier.

It operates some commuter agencies under contract.

It operates without any government subsidy.

Question 8.8. (TCO4) Anthropography is a science through which we can: (Points : 5)

learn of humankind’s geographic settlements on the globe.

study the varieties of humans and their geographic distribution.

identify cultural achievements that are of interest to international tourists.

classify the varieties of races of humankind.

Question 9.9. (TCO5) The travel needs ladder of Pearce proposes that: (Points : 5)

there is a hierarchy of travel motives.

people start at different levels.

levels are changed during their life cycle.

all of the above.

Question 10.10. (TCO5) Which of the following is not one of the “extremities” of international traveler preferences? (Points : 5)

Order-disorder

Familiarity-novelty

Pleasurable-distasteful

Relaxation-activity

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Question 1.1. (TCO 6) Visitor days as a measure of demand is: (Points : 5)

the number of visitors arriving at a destination each day for a year.

visitor arrivals’ average length of stay.

number of days spent by visitors of one community/area in another destination.

expenditures by tourists in an area.

Question 2.2. (TCO 6) Seasonal fluctuations in demand are a problem in most areas. A recommended method of leveling out demand is to: (Points : 5)

intensify and develop the area’s best use.

slightly diminish quality of the area to reduce demand at peaks.

close down some hotels during the off-season.

increase multiple-use possibilities.

Question 3.3. (TCO 7) The main purpose of tourism policy is to: (Points : 5)

ensure maximum benefits to all the stakeholders of the destination.

raise the maximum in hotel taxes.

keep out undesirable visitors.

protect environmentally sensitive areas.

Question 4.4. (TCO 7) Which of the following factors contribute the least to the competitiveness of a tourism destination? (Points : 5)

Cost levels at the destination

The quality of service at the destination

Culture and history of the destination

Minimum wage levels at the destination

Question 5.5. (TCO 8) Which of the following is an example of tourism infrastructure? (Points : 5)

Roads

Public utilities

Parks

All of the above

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