Pre-Midterm Exam

What does GDS stand for?

• Global Distribution Systems

• Global Distributed Systems

• Globally Distributed Software

• Global Distribution Software

Amadeus as technology provider for airlines EXCEPT for?

• Inventory Management

• Hotel Reservations

• Departure Control

• E-commerce Solutions

The following are the features of a GDS EXCEPT for?

• Check fare & rules

• Issue of Tickets

• Preservation

• Flight availability

GDS was formerly known as:

• Computer Reservisor System

• Computer Reservation Software

• Computer Reservation System

• Computer Reservation Software

When did American Airlines introduce the Reservisor?

• 1945

• 1946

• 1947

• 1948

What does PNR stand for?

• Passenger Name Record

• Pilot's Name Record

• Passenger Name Remember

• Passenger Nationality Record

Which industry created the first GDS?

• Travel Agencies Industry

• Hospitality industry

• Airline industry

• Car rent industry

When was created the first GDS?

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

Which system is the oldest of the four GDS companies?

• Galileo

• Amadeus

• Sabre

• Worldspan

Main Functions of GDS are the following EXCEPT for?

• Reservations

• Back-office Integration

• Management Information

• Front-office Integration