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1. Which of the following would be internal ("push") factors in terms of influencing people's decisions to travel? 

a. climate and collectibles 

b. health needs 

c. geography and wildlife 

d. entertainment and cuisine 

2. People traveling to India to visit the country's cultural and historical centers are likely to be attracted by __________ factors affecting their decisions to travel. 

a. push 

b. pull 

c. give 

d. take 

3. Travel increases as people's:

a. average work week increases. 

b. amount of vacation leave decreases. 

c. real income decreases. 

d. disposable income level increases. 

4. City planners wish to capture significantly more travel and tourism business. Their immediate focus is on upgrading elements of the infrastructure. The city planners would focus on all the following except: 

a. highways.

 b. restaurants. 

c. parking lots. 

d. airports.

5. Which of the following are considered part of a destination's superstructure? 

a. water, gas, and electricity systems 

b. roads and highways 

c. shopping and entertainment centers 

d. airports

6. All of the following are considered part of a destination's natural resources except: 

a. geography. 

b. climate.

c. boat and dock facilities.

d. beauty of the surrounding area. 

7. Which of the following statements about the economic impact of tourism is true? 

a. A weak U.S. dollar in the international market increases the ripple effect of tourist spending habits. 

b. A weak U.S. dollar in the international market decreases the ripple effect of tourist spending habits. 

c. A weak U.S. dollar in the international market increases the number of international tourists traveling to the United States.

d. A weak U.S. dollar in the international market decreases the number of international tourists traveling to the United States.

8. A regional study of the economic impact of tourism found that for every tourist dollar spent in lodging properties, three tourist dollars were spent elsewhere in the region. This is an example of: 

a. globalization. 

b. the ripple effect. 

c. infrastructure investment.

d. superstructure investment. 

9. Which of the following terms best describes a form of low-impact tourism that aims to conserve the environment and sustain the well-being of local citizens? 

a. globalization 

b. resort development 

c. ecotourism 

d. synchronicity 

10. Which method(s) of transportation is/are most likely to benefit from the high costs of fossil fuels? 

a. airplanes and helicopters 

b. trains and inter-city buses 

c. automobiles 

d. jeeps

11. Which of the following is an example of an entry-level position in the food service industry? 

a. barback 

b. garde-manger

 c. plumber

d. bartender 

12. Which of the following is an example of an entry-level position in the lodging industry? 

a. room attendant 

b. garde-manger 

c. electrician 

d. saucier 

13. Which of the following is an example of an entry-level position in the food service industry?

 a. warewasher

 b. garde-manger 

c. plumber 

d. reservations agent 

14. In which of the following types of positions would individuals with a high school education or less and no hospitality or related experience most likely start their careers? 

a. a skilled-level job 

b. a managerial-level job 

c. an entry-level job 

d. a part-time job 

15. All of the following are examples of skilled-level positions in hospitality organizations except: 

a. night auditor. 

b. bell captain. 

c. front desk agent. 

d. room attendant

16. All of the following are examples of skilled-level positions in hospitality organizations except: 

a. night auditor. 

b. reservations agent. 

c. front desk agent. 

d. bellperson. 

17. In which of the following types of positions would individuals with a high school education and hospitality or related experience most likely start their careers? 

a. a skilled-level job 

b. a managerial-level job 

c. an entry-level job 

d. a part-time job 

18. All of the following are examples of managerial-level positions in hospitality organizations except: 

a. purchasing director.

 b. chef. 

c. garde-manger. 

d. executive housekeeper

19. Which of the following is an example of a managerial-level position in hospitality? 

a. chef

 b. bell captain 

c. wine steward 

d. host 

20. Which of the following statements would apply more to a management position in a small hospitality operation than to a management position in a large hospitality operation? 

a. Advancement is quicker. 

b. There is more interaction with other managers. 

c. Systems and procedures are more sophisticated. 

d. There are more challenges