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End of Term Examination Unit One Tourism

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The MAIN benefit that reflects the economic contribution of tourism is a destination is

a)

Opportunity cost

b)

An increase in GDP

c)

An increase in inflation

d)

The exchange of cultures

2.

Which of the following areas of employment is LEAST influenced by Tourism?

a)

Retail

b)

Education

c)

Agriculture

d)

Transportation

3.

TWO pull factors of a tourism destination are:

a)

Cultural heritage and beaches

b)

Visitor attractions and clients

c)

Standard of living and residents

d)

Holiday entitlements and cultural heritage

4.

Which of the following Caribbean countries is LEAST dependent on the tourism industry for employment generation and foreign exchange?

a)

Guyana

b)

Barbados

c)

The Bahamas

d)

Antigua and Barbuda

5.

Wendy has resigned from her job mainly because of the long working hours and unsociable environment. She is exhausted and her body needs a Caribbean vacation in order to unwind and refocus on her priorities. Wendy’s decision to take a vacation will be based on

a)

Pull factors

b)

Push factors

c)

Escape factors

d)

Leisure factors

6.

Tourism facilitates the exchange of cultural values, ideas and beliefs. This impact can be termed

a)

Negative economic

b)

Positive economic

c)

Positive social

d)

Negative social

7.

Which of the following factors are LIKELY to influence tourism demand for a mature destination?

I. Political issues

II. Airlift and access issues

III. Technological improvements

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

8.

Which of the following practices is LEAST likely to enhance tourism linkages?

a)

Using a local source to procure international designer décor

b)

Providing skills training programmes for local direct suppliers

c)

Creating micro credit funds for small tourism enterprises

d)

Using indigenous art throughout a local chain

9.

Kamal lives in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧. Which of the following is a tourism push factor to the Caribbean for Kamal?

a)

Winter in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧

b)

Cost of living in the Caribbean

c)

Warm climate in the Caribbean

d)

Safe environment in the Caribbean

10.

Business tourists would MOST LIKELY rate a destination today based upon its

a)

Public relations

b)

Level of technology

c)

Disaster management

d)

Resource management

11.

The local tourist board in Sunny Bay has developed an electronic management network tool in which all local tourism providers are catalogued in a database. The database is accessible to the public. This system is an example of the.

a)

Implementation of sustainable practices

b)

Use of information and communication technology

c)

Development of a public relations campaign

d)

Creation of an education and awareness programme

12.

The MAJOR factor leading to the rapid expansion of the Caribbean’s Tourism Sector since the 1960s is

a)

Political stability

b)

Rapid technology change

c)

Increased airlift and access

d)

Improved regional security

13.

The state of euphoria is one of the primary stages in the Doxey’s Irridex model. Which of the following statements BEST describes the likely sociocultural impact at this stage?

a)

The presence of numerous visitors annoys members of the community

b)

Visitors are made to feel welcomed and usually have informal relationships with residents.

c)

Residents take the visitors for granted and view them as a way to earn Money 💰.

d)

Multiple tourism attractions are erected in response to the increasing tourism demand.

14.

Which of the following types of tourism impacts is associated with an increased propensity to import?

a)

Political

b)

Economic

c)

Sociocultural

d)

Environmental

15.

Import driven economies in the Caribbean rely on tourism for economic activity MOSTLY because tourism

a)

Creates jobs

b)

Reduces leakages

c)

Increases exports

d)

Earns foreign exchange

16.

Which of the following is a major role of a tour operator

a)

Making reservations

b)

Planning travel itineraries

c)

Advising clients on destinations

d)

Negotiating with suppliers for services.

17.

Which of the following is not considered a sector of tourism?

a)

Food and beverage

b)

Accommodation

c)

Transportation

d)

Agriculture 👩‍🌾

18.

Epidemics and health risks are growing issues affecting tourism regionally. These issues can be managed through

a)

Education and awareness

b)

Increased taxes for tourists

c)

The creation of risk management plans

d)

The development of better marketing strategies

19.

Carib lodge Hotel earns 1.5 million dollars in revenue from tourists and pays Mrs Franklyn , one of its housekeepers an annual salary of $30000. Mrs Franklyn uses a portion of her salary to purchase groceries from a local shop owner who then uses the proceeds from Mrs Franklyn to purchase from his suppliers. The situation outlined in the scenarios illustrates the concept of

a)

Linkages

b)

Leakages

c)

The multiplier effect

d)

Trickle down economics

20.

Which of the following businesses can be found in the accommodation sector

a)

Museums

b)

Eco lodges

c)

Cruise liners

d)

Recreational parks

21.

Economic carrying capacity is a measure of the

a)

Economic benefit of tourism

b)

Tourist to tolerate other tourists

c)

Environment to tolerate tourism

d)

Host community to tolerate tourism

22.

The fine for the removal of endemic fauna from the St. George’s nature reserve is US 2000. A group of tourists were found with endemic species of plants in their possession after they left the nature reserve. The media reported that the fine was not imposed on the tourists.

Which of the following barriers to implementation is illustrated in the scenario

a)

Political will

b)

Lack of enforcement

c)

Absence of relevant legislation

d)

Lack of interest from stakeholders

23.

Which of the following approaches to measuring and monitoring are most likely to ensure positive environmental impacts from the tourism industry in a country

a)

Acquiring industry certification

b)

Establishing professional tourism associations and conferences

c)

Organizing tourism conventions and conferences

d)

Promoting tourism products via public fairs and trade shows

24.

Older residents of Maguffi a small rural community, feel that their culture is being lost as tourism develops. Younger people are being overlooked for jobs, while preference is given to foreign nationals. In which of the following areas of sustainability development is intervention needed

a)

Human Resources

b)

Sustainable tourism

c)

Rural and economic

d)

Community and cultural

25.

Sustainable tourism refers to the long term planning and

a)

Use of natural resources

b)

Use of cultural resources

c)

Management of visitor resources

d)

Management of destination resources

26.

The government of Cherry Island decides to embark on a billion dollar tourism development project. Public consultations were held with all participants and persons who would be affected by the project. The government’s action in the scenario above is an example of

a)

Supporting local economies

b)

Integrating tourism into planning

c)

Involving local communities in policy and planning.

d)

Being proactive in tourism related activities

27.

The main focus of sustainable tourism management is the

a)

Conservation of natural resources

b)

Provision of local cuisine to tourists

c)

Improvement of Hospitality services

d)

Provision of quality accommodation to tourists

28.

Some local residents imitate the dress, accent and lifestyle of foreign visitors. This practice is referred to as

a)

Esteem effect

b)

Foreign effect

c)

Imitation effect

d)

Demonstration effect

29.

Partnerships with local communities, established private sector organizations and non governmental organizations are indicators of a government’s support for

a)

Equity

b)

Profitability

c)

Community participation

d)

Community sustainability

30.

An increased propensity to import as a consequence of significant growth in hotels and other tourism activities is likely to result in

a)

Inflation

b)

Deflation

c)

Stagflation

d)

Unemployment

31.

A no dumping sign with a penalty of US1000 has been posted outside a national park to ensure that residents and tourists properly dispose of their garbage. However, on a daily basis there is a pile up of garbage below the sign. The situation outlined in the scenario most likely reflects a lack of

a)

Legislation

b)

Cooperation

c)

Enforcement

d)

Respect for property

32.

What is the economic implication of increasing the amount of supplies imported for the tourism industry

a)

Economic diversification of the economy

b)

An increase in inter sectoral linkages

c)

A positive impact on the balance of payments

d)

A negative impact on the balance of payments

33.

Tools used by businesses to measure and monitor sustainable tourism progress are referred to as

a)

Labels

b)

Plans

c)

Leakages

d)

Certifications

34.

The sustainability tool that provides information on whether things are getting better or worse is called

a)

An audit

b)

A review

c)

An indicator

d)

A certification

35.

Two restaurants each spend 30 percent of their marketing budget on advertising. Their objective is to reach a wider audience without increasing their marketing budget. The BEST strategy for achieving this objective would be to

a)

Raise funds

b)

Lay off workers

c)

Hire a consultant

d)

Form a partnership

36.

Governments can minimize negative economic impact by

a)

Employing foreign labour

b)

Imposing import duties on foreign goods

c)

Offering investment incentives to businesses

d)

Granting import concessions to businesses

37.

Which of the following strategies has been most effectively used by Caribbean countries to assist in addressing the challenge of seasonality

a)

Promoting event tourism

b)

Adding additional room stock

c)

Creating incentives for tourism development

d)

Attracting additional tourism related foreign direct investment

38.

Which of the following is not a reason for government to encourage tourism development

a)

Repatriation of profits

b)

Employment generation

c)

Improved standard of living

d)

Infrastructural improvement

39.

An all inclusive resort is planned for a popular local beachfront property on the island of Jasania. Which of the following strategies should be implemented to ensure that this venture is sustainable and beneficial to all stakeholders?

a)

Commodification of the area

b)

Local participation and consultancy

c)

Employment of foreign professionals

d)

Removal of all import tariffs on construction materials

40.

The importation of tourism related goods and services results in

a)

A foreign import bill

b)

Economic imperialism

c)

An economic depression

d)

Tourism related leakages

41.

Which of the following is not an environmental benefit of tourism development?

a)

Historic preservation

b)

Biological preservation

c)

Improved waste management

d)

Creation and preservation of parks

42.

The tourism multiplier effect refers to

a)

The growth in tourist arrivals resulting from effective marketing

b)

An increase in accommodation capacity due to increasing demand

c)

Revenue from tourism which generates spending in non tourist sectors

d)

The effect of increasing tourist arrivals from increased investment in tourism sectors