Quiz on the Transportation Sector in Tourism and Hospitality

What was the primary mode of transportation in the pre-industrial era?

• Airplanes

• Foot and horseback

• Steamships

• Automobiles

Which era saw the introduction of steamships and railways?

• Express-Travel Era

• Pre-industrial Travel System Era

• Mature-Railway System Era

• Early-Industrial Travel System Era

What characterized the Mature-Railway System Era?

• Rise of automobiles

• Development of cruise ships

• Expansion of railway networks

• Introduction of airplanes

What was a significant advancement in the Express-Travel Era?

• Development of horse-drawn carriages

• Introduction of steamships

• Emergence of automobiles and airplanes

• Expansion of railway networks

In which era did road trips and family vacations become popular?

• Modern-Tourism Travel System Era

• Early-Industrial Era

• Pre-industrial Era

• Automobile-based Travel System Era

What is a key feature of the Modern-Tourism Travel System Era?

• Limited transportation options

• Focus on traditional ownership

• Rise of low-cost carriers

• Decline in air travel

Which mode of transportation is considered the most environmentally unfriendly?

• Airplanes

• Ships

• Buses

• Trains

What is one advantage of traveling by train?

• Cheapest option for long distances

• Convenient for remote destinations

• Fastest mode of transportation

• Comfortable and spacious seating

What is a disadvantage of traveling by cruise ship?

• Fast travel option

• Affordable for all

• Limited itinerary control

• Convenient for remote destinations

What does the Air Passenger Bill of Rights ensure?

• Right to choose any airline

• Right to information about flight schedules

• Right to unlimited baggage

• Right to free flights