WorksheetsH&T Final Exam Cumulative Review #1: Units 1-5
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 31mins
Mary works in the lodging segment where she directs the employees who clean the sleeping rooms and public areas. Which is Mary's position?
Property supervisor
maintenance manager
Front-desk supervisor
Housekeeping manager
Which type of behavior involves establishing eye contact with hotel guests?
Vocal
Critical
Cultural
Nonverbal
Jason provides tours to over 300 people at the historical governor's mansion daily. Which benefit of working in the tourism industry is he experiencing?
Contacting buyers
Visiting attractions
Working with people
Planning conferences
As a front-desk employee, Ben is courteous, patient, and helpful with all the hotels' guest. Which behavior is Ben exhibiting?
Interpersonal skills
Favorable ethical traits
A positive sales aptitude
An appropriate use of humor
How can a travel agent make a positive impression on clients?
Ask very personal questions
Suggest several travel options
Focus on many tasks at one time
Maintain a professional appearance
Daniel is the executive chef for a resort that is located near Phoenix, AZ. Which professional association is Daniel most likely to join?
Wellness Council of America
Meeting Professionals International
The National Restaurant Association
Association for Convention Operations Management
Which skill is important for a successful professional in the hospitality and tourism industry to possess?
Creativity
Delegation
Communication
Mathematical
Which traits do effective employees of the hospitality and tourism industry exhibit when they communicate with customers?
Patience and empathy
Initiative and indifference
Inflexibility and self-confidence
Enthusiasm and passive listening
Jacob went to New Orleans, Louisiana to see family at several reunions. Which factor prompted Jacob to travel to this destination?
Climate
Low cost
Geography
Heritage tourism
Pete learned that all segments of hospitality and tourism impact one another and are hard to distinguish sometimes. Which characteristic applies to this relationship?
They all require lodging accommodations
They all provide entertainment
They are dissimilar
They are interrelated
Which type of services do restaurants, banquets, and coffee shops provide to hospitality consumers?
Lodging accommodations
Means of transportation
Food and beverage
Entertainment
Which is a component of the hospitality industry that focuses on meeting tourists' transportation needs?
Travel
Lodging
Recreation
Business
A group traveled to Haiti to help rebuild homes that were destroyed by a natural disaster. Which type of tourism took place?
Ecotourism
Edutourism
Agritourism
Voluntourism
Which is a component of the lodging industry?
Campsites
Landmarks
Travel agencies
Convention centers
Mr. Green is booking a trip to Myrtle Beach, so he can plan golf at several different golf courses in the area. Which type of tourist is Mr. Green
Cultural
Heritage
Educational
Special Interest
Kristin, an employee of Sun Resort is helping Mrs. Jones make her room reservation for next month. In which process is Kristin enDigaging?
Booking a reservation
Directing
Promoting
Forecasting
Why it is important for a hotel to consider overstays when it develops an occupancy forecast?
It decreases the number of rooms available for walk-ins
It affects the hotel's ability to forecast under stays
It increases the number of rooms available for sale
It affects the hotel's ability to book meeting space
Which is an infrequent factor that can affect the reservation forecast of a hotel?
Blocked rooms for groups
Facility remodeling activities
Percentage of walk-in guests
Percentage of no-show guests
What do travel agents consider when forecasting travel markets?
Personal opinions
Distribution channels
Previous demand data
Geographic information
What do most hotels take into consideration when forecasting reservations?
Check-in delays
Vacancy percentages
Accommodation styles
Expected cancellations
Why do tour companies often analyze previous demand data to forecast travel markets
To plan package tours
To attract new customers
To develop group price lists
To develop relationships with travel agencies
A motel may base its three-day forecast on which factor?
Annual forecast
Ten-day forecast
Unguaranteed reservations
Guaranteed reservations
Which is a primary reason why a manager forecasts the facility's occupancy rates?
To understand the motel's market share
To research new market segments
To predict competitor's activities
To estimate the motel's staff on site
Which is a primary reason why many hospitality businesses rotate their employee's work schedules?
So the managers can delegate work activities
So the employees can get to know each other
So the business can lower its payroll expenses
So the business does not need to hire more managers
Which type of computer system do hotels use to determine their staffing needs?
Data mining system
Project mediation system
Property management system
Marketing information system
When is a beach resort more likely to increase its budget for labor hours?
After the holidays
During off season
During peak season
Before the night shift
Which is an important factor to consider when establishing staffing and service ratios for a hotel?
Management style
Customer demand
Accounting methods
Facility building codes
Which is a factor that the housekeeping department should consider when developing a work schedule for the next week?
Room rates
Yield statistics
Operating ratios
Occupancy forecasts
Thursday night, the Hilton Hotel has 132 rooms occupied. What does the number of occupied rooms represent?
A room ratio
The house count
The total number of hotel rooms
The percentage of unavailable rooms
A tour company schedules Janna and Michael to work four-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to help cover the busiest time on those days. Which type of schedule are Janna and Michael working?
Exempt
Cyclical
Part-time
Frictional
Which amenities are many hotels offering to attract the growing number of women business travelers?
Concierge services
Housekeeping services
Extra security measures and spa services
Room service and brochures to local attractions
The owner of an advertising agency plans to leave town to negotiate a merger for his or her company. Which is the purpose of the trip?
Education
Business
Family
Leisure
Since Caleb prefers to avoid the hassle of renting a car while traveling for business, he typically stays at hotels that offer shuttle service to and from the airport. Which is the motivation for Caleb’s lodging choices?
The need for security
The need for recognition
The desire for convenience
The desire for quality accommodations
Which is an example of leisure travel?
Ryan flies to Boston to make a sales presentation.
Rachel rides a train to Dallas to attend a trade show.
Thomas flies to Florida to visit his parents for a week.
Tara drives to San Francisco to sign a contract on her employer’s behalf.
Which is an important consideration for most leisure travelers when they are planning their vacations?
Travel budget
Airline seating
Checkout process
Banquet facilities
A tour operator developed special tour packages for individuals who ride motorcycles. What did the tour operator use to segment the market?
Psychographics
Demographics
Ethnicity
Life cycle
A cruise line offers a three–day Caribbean cruise that includes activities for parents, childcare services, and a variety of activities for children ages 6 months to 17 years old. Which is the cruise line’s target market?
Single adults
Baby Boomers
Young families
Senior citizens
Sleep Well Motel is located near a major highway that is 100 miles away from a well-known beach destination, and the average stay of a guest is one night. Which is the Sleep Well Motel’s target market?
Transient traveler
College students
Business people
Married couples
Lily is traveling to Charleston, South Carolina, to attend her best friend’s wedding. Which is the purpose of Lily’s trip?
Relaxation
Business
Sightseeing
Special event
Which is an example of an intrinsic factor that often motivates individuals’ travel choices?
Social reasons
Safety needs
Cultural values
Family expectations
Which is a political factor that may impact travel behavior?
Health issues
Flight schedules
Financial difficulties
Terrorist threats
A hotel guest reports that someone stole money and jewelry from his or her room. Which government agency should the hotel employee contact?
Local fire department
C. Area convention bureau
Local police department
D. Area chamber of commerce
A hotel lobby has loose electrical wires coming out of a wall. Which type of hazard does this situation exemplify?
Safety
Biological
Chemical
Precautionary
Which type of employees do coastal destinations hire to keep residents and visitors safe while they are on the beach and in the water?
Firefighters
Security guards
Healthcare workers
Lifeguards
Which type of security system enables hotels and restaurants to video– record activities such as robbery, shoplifting, and employee theft?
Motion detection
Electronic locking
Closed-circuit television
Two-way radio
Why do hospitality and tourism businesses keep money and valuables locked in secure locations?
To eliminate accidents
To prevent natural disasters
To reduce the risk of theft
To avoid equipment hazards
After the Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl, massive outdoor celebrations and riots occurred on Seattle streets, which caused traffic problems and safety issues. Which type of emergency does this situation exemplify?
Widespread power outages
Terrorist attack
Toxic chemical emissions
Civil disobedience
Premier Resort takes proper precautions to dispose of the toxic cleaning chemicals that it uses on the property so they do not contaminate the water or soil. How is the resort exhibiting social responsibility?
It is protecting the natural environment.
It is following consumer-protection laws.
It is following travel security regulations.
It is honoring workers’ labor rights.
Several airlines meet and decide to increase their ticket prices. In what illegal practice are the airlines engaging?
Bait and switch
Exclusive dealing
Price fixing
Price discrimination
A hotel chain wants to build a new facility in Tampa, Florida. Which type of law will be a factor in determining where the hotel will be built in the Tampa area?
Zoning
Safety
Estate
Contract
