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Tourism Concepts

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does 'TALC' stand for

a)

Tourist Areas Like Us

b)

Today's Area Life City

c)

Tourists are Little Known

d)

Tourist Area Life Cycle

2.

The correct order of the Butler's Tourist Area Life Cycle is:

a)

Decline, Stagnation, Consolidation and Exploration.

b)

Exploration Involvement and Decline

c)

Exploration, Involvement, Development, Consolidation Stagnation, Decline or Rejuvenation.

d)

Exploration and decline.

3.

Smaller numbers of people visit an area, it is small scale and low key. This is known as the _____________ stage

a)

Life cycle

b)

Involvement

c)

Exploration

d)

Development

4.

The 'involvement' stage is when:

a)

local populations begin to respond by building hotels, restaurants and transport facilities.

b)

the number of visitors begins to level off.

c)

visitor numbers drops significantly

d)

when there is rejuvination.

5.

Entry fees to heritage sites can be used to to help fund conservation is an example of

a)

a positive economic impact.

b)

a negative economic impact.

c)

a positive social impact.

d)

a negative social impact.

6.

Preservation of animals and their habitat is an example of

a)

positive economic impact.

b)

negative economic impact.

c)

positive environmental impact.

d)

negative environmental impact.

7.

Which of the following is a negative economic impact?

a)

increase employment opportunities

b)

seasonal unemployment

c)

increase congestion

d)

dilution of culture

8.

Which of the following is a negative social impact?

a)

increase in crime rate

b)

increase in congestion

c)

increase in carbon footprint

d)

increase in pollution

9.

Which of the following is a positive impact of tourism on the environment?

a)

Vandalism

b)

Increased littering

c)

Conservation of natural environments

d)

Increased congestion

10.

What is one disadvantage of socio-cultural impact of tourism?

a)

Preservation of local customs and heritage

b)

Dilution of local customs and heritage

c)

Seasonal umeployment

d)

Underuse of facilities at certain times of the year

11.

Why is there growth in income among locals in the tourism industry?

a)

Tourists buy souvenirs for their friends back home.

b)

There is an overall increase in revenue for the country when tourists spend money and engage in the services provided by locals.

c)

Large amounts of goods and services are imported to meet the needs of tourists.

d)

Tourists book international airline tickets to fly to their destination.

12.

What are the major motivations for including tourism as part of a development strategy.

a)

The needs of Maslow's pyramid.

b)

Foreign exchange earnings, income and employment generation.

c)

International recognition of tourist destinations.

d)

The search for new cultures and international experiences.

13.

What is invisible export?

a)

Taxes applied to tourism suppliers.

b)

Merchandise that tourists bring to destinations.

c)

International tourist expenditure.

d)

Expenses made by local tourism providers

14.

Define carbon footprint.

a)

The amount of greenhouse gases produced by activities that involve fossil fuels.

b)

The amount of greenhouse gases produced by activities that involve nuclear reactors.

c)

The amount of oxygen produced by activities that involve fossil fuels.

d)

The number of steps taken to emit 1kg of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

15.
What economic benefits does tourism create?
a)
Increased government expenditure
b)
Increased employment opportunities
c)
All of the above
d)
None of the above
16.
Money circulates in the community when tourists spend money on accommodation, food and beverages, activities and attractions, and transport. This phenomenon is known as:
a)
Circulation
b)
Domino effect
c)
Multiplier effect
d)
None of the above
17.
One of the components of the Multiplier effect – Leakage – refers to:
a)
Infusion of tourist spending into the community
b)
Proportion of the dollar which is passed onto staff, local wholesalers
c)
Local purchases made by tourists
d)
Money lost from the local economy to the national and international economies
18.
Local governments often need to maintain facilities and beaches, and build infrastructure such as walkways, roads, shelter, parks and other facilities tourists use. What type of additional costs are these?
a)
Economic
b)
Socio-cultural
c)
Environmental
d)
Demographic
19.
Inequality in wealth, cultural and behavioural differences, and higher proportion of tourists relative to locals are factors contributing to:
a)
Destinations attractiveness
b)
Destination promotional activities
c)
Socio-cultural benefits
d)
Socio-cultural costs
20.
Construction of a new resort is considered an environmental cost due to:
a)
The clearance of natural vegetation
b)
Blocking the breezes and sunshine by tall structures
c)
All of the above
d)
None of the above
21.
What can tourists do to ensure they minimise the potential for a negative impact on the local community?
a)
Avoid experiences where there is close contact with animals
b)
Purchase locally made products/food where possible
c)
Consider homestays vs international hotel brands
d)
All of the above
22.

All of the following are positive economic impacts of tourism EXCEPT:

a)

Job Creation

b)

Generation of Foreign Exchange

c)

Linkages

d)

Leakages

23.

The number of people in which an area can support without environmental degradation is referred to as ___

a)

Region Limit

b)

Cut off Limit

c)

Carrying Capacity

d)

Area Fill

24.

All of the following are negative environmental impact of tourism EXCEPT

a)

Deforestation

b)

Pollution

c)

Nature Walk

d)

Overfishing

25.

Tourism can contribute to foreign exchange earnings, tax revenues for governments and payment of wages. These are:

a)

Environmental impacts

b)

political impacts

c)

Economic Impacts

d)

Socio-Cultural impacts

26.
In economic ________ is an outflow from the circular flow of income and expenditure within an economy
a)
Mutliplier effect 
b)
Leakage
c)
Tourist receipt
d)
None of the above
27.

_________________ is the inner state of a person, or certain needs and wants of the tourists

a)

Tourism Concept

b)

Guidelines in Tourism

c)

Travel Motivation

d)

None

28.

Push factors are origin-related, intangible or _________ desires of the individual travelers

a)

Intrinsic

b)

Intance

c)

In stick

d)

None of the above

29.

Tourists who are looking for tourist destinations equipped with the same accommodations and facilities as in their place of origin are called ...

a)

mass tourists

b)

charter tourists

c)

unusual tourists

d)

incipient mass tourists

30.

A trip to visit a tourist attraction that is Cultural Village or Kampung Budaya can refer to ...

a)

Economic motivation

b)

Cultural motivation

c)

Political motivation

d)

Physical motivation

31.

A motivation of travelling to show who a person is, his position, his prestige, and his status in society are called as...

a)

status and prestige motivation

b)

art motivation

c)

interpersonal motivation

d)

cultural motivation

32.

The current changes in tourism are being driven by:

a)

People wanting to travel more

b)

Cheap airfares

c)

Higher incomes and more leisure time

d)

None of the above.

33.

What attracts tourists to Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

a)

Film-induced tourism

b)

Place with scenic beauty

c)

Pilgrimage tourism

d)

Place with MICE facilities

34.

Which of the following is NOT one of Cohen's classification of tourists?

a)

drifter

b)

native mass tourist

c)

organised mass tourist

d)

explorer

35.

According to Cohen, the 'Explorer tourist' is more likely to ___________ .

a)

arrange their trips alone

b)

have certain control over their time and itinerary

c)

be least adventurous

d)

have no decision on their trip

36.

Which of the following is NOT true for the organised mass tourist?

a)

least adventurous

b)

likes to go somewhere unusual

c)

their itinerary is decided in advance

d)

tourists have no decision on their trip

37.

Select all that apply: In Cohen's classification of tourists, Non- Institutionalised Tourists include:

a)

explorer

b)

individual mass tourist

c)

drifter

d)

organised mass tourist

38.

Select all that apply: Allocentric tourists ____________.

a)

want to relax

b)

are receptive to new experiences

c)

seek new adventures

d)

are outgoing and confident

39.

Select all that apply: Psychocentric tourists ____________.

a)

prefer a heavily structured itinerary

b)

make their own travel arrangements

c)

return to familiar destinations

d)

enjoy meeting people from different cultures

40.

Mid- centric tourists are not particularly adventurous, but they are receptive to new experiences.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.

Transport modes can fall into any of the following categories.

a)

wind, water and sea

b)

land, water and air

c)

sea, air and lake

d)

water, air and sea

42.

Select ALL that apply: Push factors for travel include

a)

history and culture

b)

fulfilling prestige

c)

marketing efforts

d)

seeking relaxation

43.

What does VFR stand for?

a)

Virtual Fun Recreation

b)

Visiting family and Relatives

c)

Visiting friends and relatives

44.

It is a travel motivator that includes the desire to know other countries- their music, art, folklore and paintings

a)

Physical motivators

b)

Cultural motivators

c)

Interpersonal motivators

d)

Status and prestige motivators

45.

They are the type of travelers mainly for the purpose of attending meetings, conventions and congresses

a)

Business travelers

b)

Backpack travelers

c)

Incentive travelers

d)

Pleasure travelers

46.

It is one of the tourist travel motivations that involves travel to different places believe to cure different ailments and regain one's energy

a)

Travel for health

b)

Need for escape

c)

Sports

d)

Educational travel

47.

It is a concept of visiting tourist attractions and trying to make a positive impact on the environment

a)

Tourism development

b)

Sustainable tourism

c)

Tourism planning

d)

Tourist itinerary

48.
The base for Maslow's hierarchy of needs pyramid is
a)
Self-actualization
b)
Esteem
c)
Safety
d)
Physiological
49.

What is an example of love and belonging?

a)

Accomplishing your biggest dreams

b)

Showing and receiving affection

c)

Feeling proud of yourself

d)

Drinking water

50.

Which of the following could help boost someone's self-esteem?

a)

Getting good grades

b)

Eating fries

c)

Sleeping

d)

Wearing seat belts in the car

51.

What is the last stage in the hierarchy of needs?

a)

Self-esteem

b)

Self-actualization

c)

Love and belonging

d)

Safety and security

52.

Which of the following best describes tourism leakage?

a)

Water leakage

b)

Imported goods and services required by tourists

c)

Import and export leakage

d)

Choosing services of foreign business like hotels or airlines

e)

Favourable economic effects on a country

53.

Himalaya Travel, a travel agent specializing in Himachal Pradesh Travel Packages has taken up three hotels on lease for a period of five years in Kasol, Manali and Spiti. This is a type of

a)

Horizontal Integration

b)

Forward Vertical Integration

c)

Backward Vertical Integration

d)

Cyclic Income Flow

54.

Banyan Travel an Inbound tour operator in India has been contacted by Kaper Travel a South African Outbound Tour Operator trying to obtain a competitive edge in the Indian market. They are working toward which type of business strategy?

a)

Horizontal Integration

b)

Forward Vertical Integration

c)

Backward Vertical Integration