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DECA Hospitality Cluster District Exam 2023

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An "artificial being, invisible, intangible, and existing only in contemplation of the law" is the legal definition of a

a)

corporation.

b)

franchise.

c)

partnership.

d)

sole proprietorship.

2.

BTA Enterprises used overly aggressive advertising tactics to discredit the MZT Company, its primary competitor. As a result, the MZT Company's sales and stock values have plummeted over the past few months. This situation is an example of

a)

a criminal offense.

b)

misappropriation.

c)

an intentional tort.

d)

negligence.

3.

Which of the following is true regarding passenger rights in the air travel industry:

a)

There is an international "Bill of Rights" to protect air travel consumers.

b)

It is legal for an airline to overbook a flight.

c)

Airlines must provide monetary compensation if a flight is delayed due to bad weather.

d)

If baggage is lost, airlines pay a flat fee to reimburse the passenger.

4.

Which of the following explains how listening differs from hearing:

a)

Listening happens automatically.

b)

Listening ensures comprehension.

c)

Listening prevents distractions.

d)

Listening is an active process.

5.

Which of the following actions is important for a speaker to take when they make an oral business presentation to a large group:

a)

Avoid eye contact with anyone in the audience

b)

Relax the audience by swaying back and forth when speaking

c)

Speak loudly enough for the audience to hear the message

d)

Turn away from the audience when presenting visual aids

6.

What should businesses include in a persuasive message?

a)

Elaborate typeface

b)

Graphic design

c)

Logical evidence

d)

Strong language

7.

After a presentation about safety, robbery, and theft issues in the community's business district, Jeff asked the speaker, "Did you say that the crime rate in the area decreased by 10% or 15% last year?" What type of question did Jeff ask?

a)

A relevant question to clarify information that the speaker had provided

b)

A follow-up question that had little to do with the topic at hand

c)

A reflective question that required the speaker to carefully word their response

d)

An open-ended question to obtain the speaker's personal opinion about an issue

8.

Samantha manages the marketing department for a large company and has just hired a new employee to run the company's cooperative advertising program. The most appropriate way for Samantha to advise staff members that a new employee will be joining their team is by

a)

making an announcement during the weekly departmental meeting.

b)

sending a personalized text message to each employee in the department.

c)

posting a short message on her personal weblog.

d)

writing a news article for the company's semi-annual newsletter.

9.

To handle customer inquiries about specific products in a large business, the sales staff should

a)

know why products are not carried by the business.

b)

be able to solve customers' problems.

c)

know the location of products within the business.

d)

be informed about all products in stock.

10.

Which of the following statements regarding customer experience management (CEM) and customer relationship management (CRM) is true:

a)

CRM is more customer-centric than CEM because it strives to create the best possible experience for customers.

b)

One of the main goals of CRM is creating customer advocacy—word-of-mouth promotion and referrals to other potential customers.

c)

CEM uses touchpoints to learn something valuable about the customer—something that the company can benefit from.

d)

CEM tends to focus on customers' needs, whereas CRM tends to focus on the business's needs.

11.

Which of the following is an example of using social media to enhance a customer's post-sale experience:

a)

Offering discounts for first-time customers

b)

Obtaining new followers that could make a purchase

c)

Responding to negative and positive online reviews

d)

Posting about the release of a product line

12.

The North Ridge Diner is always swamped during the weekends. What could the restaurant do to keep customers from becoming impatient while they wait?

a)

Alert guests that their tables are ready via text message.

b)

Check reviews to see how customers feel about the wait time.

c)

Determine which aspect of restaurant operations is slow.

d)

Give a discount to guests who wait over 30 minutes.

13.

Excellent customer service is crucial in the hospitality industry because the success of hospitality businesses often depends on the ________ of customers.

a)

goodwill

b)

return

c)

capital

d)

records

14.

Riley loves talking to people, so she always goes out of her way to ask customers for feedback and gets to know them personally. This is an example of how

a)

employees should try to keep their distance from customers.

b)

an employee's personality impacts customer service practices.

c)

extraverted people have a higher success rate in hospitality.

d)

a company's culture affects its customer service.

15.

Sage is a travel agent helping a couple book an international trip for their honeymoon. While arranging the couple's itinerary, Sage calls the airline and confirms that it will have two gluten-free meals available for her clients on the flight. What is the purpose of Sage's call?

a)

To check the airline's contact information

b)

To make sure the aircraft is accessible

c)

To accommodate the couple's special needs

d)

To deliver consistent service for all clients

16.

Which of the following is an example of a positive moment of truth in customer service:

a)

Showing concern for customers' lengthy wait

b)

Following a script when talking to customers

c)

Offering a customer-satisfaction survey

d)

Aggressively upselling to customers

17.

What is a characteristic that applies only to economic services?

a)

Useful

b)

Physical

c)

Scarce

d)

Intangible

18.

The best time for consumers to purchase is called a ________ market.

a)

seller's

b)

buyer's

c)

wholesale

d)

seasonal

19.

A business that purchases an extended warranty on a new fleet of automobiles is

a)

transferring risk.

b)

elevating risk.

c)

avoiding risk.

d)

retaining risk.

20.

A large trade deficit in a nation often leads to ________ opportunities.

a)

fewer job

b)

more export

c)

more trade

d)

fewer import

21.

What effect does the underground economy have on the gross domestic product (GDP)?

a)

It decreases the GDP.

b)

It causes trade surpluses.

c)

It inflates the GDP.

d)

It causes economic declines.

22.

Businesses operating in the global environment must be sensitive to different traditions, beliefs, and etiquette, which are ________ factors.

a)

cultural

b)

economic

c)

intellectual

d)

political

23.

What effect is a new resort on a remote tropical island likely to have on local shops?

a)

Fewer job openings

b)

Decreased quantity of goods

c)

Increased property taxes

d)

Increased sales

24.

A person who wants to lead change in the workplace must have the ability to

a)

perform all types of tasks.

b)

make friends with managers.

c)

ask a variety of questions.

d)

guide or direct others.

25.

Malcolm effectively recognizes and manages his emotions, as well as the emotions of the employees he manages. Malcolm is demonstrating the leadership quality of

a)

responsibility.

b)

integrity.

c)

emotional intelligence.

d)

shared vision.

26.

What is a characteristic of self-confident people?

a)

The ability to modify their beliefs and behaviors to make others happy

b)

The willingness to step out of their comfort zones to take positive risks

c)

The ability to tell as many people as possible about their accomplishments

d)

The desire to cover up their mistakes before others find out about them

27.

You are in a better position to control your own future if you ________ change.

a)

anticipate

b)

agonize over

c)

wait for

d)

avoid

28.

Your supervisor is upset about a current problem. After listening to them, you indicate that you understand how they feel. Your attitude is an example of

a)

assertiveness.

b)

empathy.

c)

submissiveness.

d)

indifference.

29.

During a staff meeting, Matthew says, "In closing, I want to congratulate Shelby, who has been instrumental in landing the Feldman account. This account has the potential to greatly impact our company's sales." Matthew is motivating an employee by

a)

providing her with a monetary reward.

b)

giving her new job responsibilities.

c)

supporting her ideas.

d)

acknowledging her efforts.

30.

One way that team leaders can show enthusiasm while enlisting others to work toward a shared vision is by

a)

sharing the vision with only certain team members.

b)

recognizing and rewarding progress toward the vision.

c)

applying for promotions within the organization.

d)

avoiding contact with vendors and suppliers.

31.

The attitudes of the managers and employees and the ways in which a company functions are factors that shape the company's

a)

organizational culture.

b)

cognitive abilities.

c)

business and tax structure.

d)

natural resources.

32.

Carter has been modeling ethical behavior, so he is surprised to learn that his employees do not understand that taking pens and notepads from the office is wrong. What could be a problem with Carter's approach to modeling ethical behavior?

a)

A lack of feedback

b)

Too many rules

c)

Unclear or inadequate communication

d)

Inconsistency in ethical principles

33.

Which of the following attitudes should an entrepreneur have about new technological developments:

a)

New technologies should be applied to all business practices.

b)

The impact of new technologies should always be evaluated.

c)

New technologies are overrated and should be avoided.

d)

The benefits of new technologies do not outweigh their high cost.

34.

A financial advisor who doesn't earn any commission, no matter how much money their clients may invest, is a ______ advisor.

a)

ethical

b)

robo

c)

fee-only

d)

fee-based

35.

Which of the following is a reason why accurate accounting is important to business:

a)

To maintain financial control

b)

To obtain legal information

c)

To monitor banking regulations

d)

To organize governmental support

36.

The footnotes section of the balance sheet may contain

a)

a list of assets.

b)

photos of employees.

c)

information about accounting policies.

d)

a definition of liabilities.

37.

What is the advantage of using a rolling or continuous budget?

a)

It requires managers to demonstrate the need for every expense at one time.

b)

It encourages managers to assess activities and adjust figures more frequently.

c)

It eliminates the need for the business to develop a master budget.

d)

It provides managers with the ability to accurately forecast unexpected expenses.

38.

The Apex Company is a large, growing company with finance, accounting, operations, and sales departments. The company needs additional outside funding to pay for new buildings and equipment. What business department is responsible for ensuring the monies are available when needed?

a)

Operations

b)

Accounting

c)

Finance

d)

Sales

39.

Frankie used her business's most recent cash-flow statement to determine how much money the business had left over after subtracting its capital expenditures from its operating cash flow. What did Frankie calculate?

a)

Amortization

b)

Profit

c)

Free cash flow

d)

Working capital

40.

A business's sales may be strong, but that doesn't mean it's making as much money as it would like. In this situation, managers may analyze financial information to determine how to

a)

create a budget.

b)

enter into contracts.

c)

make purchases.

d)

boost profitability.

41.

A credit card company charges a business an interchange rate of 2% of each transaction amount, a merchant account provider fee of 0.05pertransaction,aswellasamonthlyfeeof0.05 per transaction, as well as a monthly fee of 10. If that business had 40 transactions totaling $100,000 last month, how much did that business pay in credit card processing fees for that time period?

a)

$7,012

b)

$12.80

c)

$2,012

d)

$202

42.

Insubordination, poor attitude, inappropriate language, and other unacceptable workplace behaviors are all reasons for ______ in the workplace.

a)

harassment

b)

fairness

c)

discrimination

d)

conflict

43.

Which of the following is an example of an organized labor-relations issue:

a)

Continuing education

b)

Performance reviews

c)

Employee training

d)

Collective bargaining

44.

An on-site accident seriously injures a construction worker. When contacted by the press, the company refuses to comment. What negative action is the company demonstrating?

a)

Responding inappropriately to crises

b)

Using high-pressure sales techniques

c)

Failing to provide what customers want

d)

Not keeping promises

45.

A luxury resort in the Grand Cayman Islands maintains a special section on its website for couples who are planning a destination wedding and/or honeymoon. This is an example of a hospitality business segmenting a market by

a)

age.

b)

geographics.

c)

behavior.

d)

lifestyle.

46.

In which of the following situations would a business use a spreadsheet software program to estimate the effect of change on its financial situation:

a)

Customers purchased more products.

b)

Sales are expected to increase by 5%.

c)

Mailing labels are needed for a catalog.

d)

A salesperson kept all appointments.

47.

A restaurant's owner notices that people in the community are starting to eat healthier food instead of the burgers and fries that the restaurant serves. So, the restaurant owner decides to start offering healthier menu options along with the old menu items. The restaurant owner is looking at ______ to find business opportunities.

a)

theories

b)

trends

c)

economic policies

d)

regulations

48.

Wireless, mobile, and Internet of Things (IoT) technology trends continue to grow and present hotels with many opportunities to offer automated services. Which of the following is a challenge that hotels often face when they offer automated services:

a)

Guests expect to pay much less for rooms offering automated services.

b)

It's difficult to determine the right mix of digital and human interactions.

c)

Room bookings decline because guests dislike automated services.

d)

Hotels are able to be more efficient when providing services.

49.

Which of the following is an example of how databases help improve customer satisfaction:

a)

Management can determine inventory remotely.

b)

Restaurants receive customer feedback from social media.

c)

Hotels can customize guest room preferences.

d)

A variety of services can be integrated into one system.

50.

Mr. Edwards saved some confidential customer information from his employer's computer network onto a flash drive so that he could work on a project from a different location. Without realizing it, Mr. Edwards dropped the flash drive in a parking lot on his way to a meeting. This situation is an example of a risk related to

a)

patent protection.

b)

information security.

c)

employee privacy.

d)

data entry.

51.

Isaiah is looking for information online about different credit card options. Which of the following indicates that a website is a quality source of information on the topic:

a)

The article is 15 years old.

b)

The website has a .com URL.

c)

The author of the site has reputable credentials.

d)

The website contains advertisements for credit card companies.

52.

The Links Golf Resort uses computer software that charges its guests' food, golf, retail, and other resort-related expenses to their accounts through their room key cards. The software increases the resort's efficiency because it is

a)

retractable.

b)

independent.

c)

remote.

d)

automated.

53.

A primary purpose of data mining is to

a)

develop services.

b)

summarize ideas.

c)

discover relationships.

d)

stabilize sales.

54.

Based on the information in the following database, which salesperson has the highest amount of sales: Salesperson A, 125 orders, $215 average invoice Salesperson B, 129 orders, $208 average invoice Salesperson C, 121 orders, $218 average invoice Salesperson D, 127 orders, $211 average invoice

a)

Salesperson A

b)

Salesperson B

c)

Salesperson D

d)

Salesperson C

55.

Roger is the marketing manager for a tour bus company in a national park. He recently looked through his company's customer database to determine the median customer age. Roger plans to use this information to better tailor the company's marketing efforts to its audience. Roger is using ______ to aid in decision-making.

a)

descriptive statistics

b)

data coding

c)

predictive statistics

d)

customer feedback

56.

Kylie, a manager at a hotel, is given the following data set representing the number of visits a group of customers makes to her hotel each year: 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7. The mode of this data set is ______ per year.

a)

seven

b)

three

c)

one

d)

four

57.

Census data, psychographics, public opinion polls, and tourism forecasts are all examples of ______ sources for hospitality and tourism information.

a)

primary

b)

original

c)

secondary

d)

seasonal

58.

What type of chart would be best to illustrate room bookings for nine individual months?

a)

Scatter chart

b)

Bar chart

c)

Venn diagram

d)

Pie chart

59.

Tyrone is a finance manager at a hospitality management company. He is preparing a PowerPoint presentation for a meeting next week. Which of the following suggestions should he follow when designing his presentation:

a)

Use at least thirty words per slide

b)

Keep the slides simple

c)

Include as much information as possible

d)

Use at least five visuals per slide

60.

Which of the following is a step in the purchasing process:

a)

Identifying needs

b)

Initiating promotion

c)

Managing the sales force

d)

Selecting subordinates

61.

What do businesses need to provide employees in order to create a quality culture in the business?

a)

Competitive wages

b)

Ongoing assessment

c)

Adequate training

d)

Fringe benefits

62.

A cruise ship security specialist may advise a tourist who is going ashore at a port of call to

a)

limit shore tours to ones approved by the cruise line.

b)

use any of the transportation services available.

c)

wear valuable jewelry while on shore.

d)

travel alone instead of in an organized group.

63.

During a crisis situation, hotels and hospitality managers should prioritize

a)

the safety and security of hotel guests.

b)

the protection of the hotel's top personnel.

c)

the protection of valuable hotel art and décor.

d)

the safety and security of hotel employees.

64.

Which of the following is an example of intellectual property:

a)

A business owner buys new computers for the office.

b)

An inventor obtains a patent for a new product.

c)

A restaurant kitchen is stocked with food.

d)

A manufacturing company hires a new human resources director.

65.

Inventing and testing a brand-new type of water-filtration system is an example of a

a)

R&D project.

b)

derivative project.

c)

platform project.

d)

breakthrough project.

66.

Which of the following quality control methods is proactive:

a)

Creating a quality assurance checklist

b)

Processing customer returns

c)

Filling out a corrective action report

d)

Inspecting finished products

67.

The primary reason for a business to carefully track all of its vendors' invoices is to

a)

check for tax discrepancies.

b)

evaluate the vendors' performance.

c)

confirm the accounts receivable.

d)

monitor and control expenses.

68.

Quality of materials can often present an ethical conflict for employees working in

a)

inventory management.

b)

shipping.

c)

accounting.

d)

purchasing.

69.

Elaine, a buyer for a large retail chain, needs to order paper. She chooses Sheets Paper Company because Sheets has the best prices and can ship the order tomorrow. This is an example of a ________ order.

a)

standard

b)

contract

c)

blanket

d)

planned

70.

Steel, corn, and lumber are all examples of

a)

raw materials.

b)

discretionary items.

c)

work in process.

d)

finished goods.

71.

Which of the following is an example of a digital asset that a company might have:

a)

Social media posts

b)

Computer keyboards and monitors

c)

Manufacturing equipment

d)

Company stock

72.

To protect against the threat of a cybersecurity breach, every employee in every organization should be trained about ________, even employees whose work does not involve confidential information.

a)

workplace safety regulations

b)

suspicious emails and attachments

c)

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

d)

the organization's social media policies

73.

Creative people usually prefer to work under ________ supervision.

a)

authoritative

b)

direct

c)

minimal

d)

close

74.

Chad is buying a new car. Although the first car is a great deal and a more practical choice, he just loves the look of the second car. As a result, he decides to purchase the second car. His decision is based on which of the following internal factors:

a)

Insight or intuition

b)

Experience

c)

Emotion

d)

Framing

75.

What should you do first when identifying which career or occupation may be right for you?

a)

Shadow a parent or family friend at work.

b)

Research every career you are familiar with.

c)

Assess your skills and interests.

d)

Apply for an internship or apprenticeship.

76.

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when writing any letter of application:

a)

Use humor to interest the reader in your qualifications.

b)

Provide a brief explanation of your qualifications for a job.

c)

Stress your educational achievements.

d)

Submit a neatly typed photocopy to the employer.

77.

When Carmen faces a challenge at work, she finds a way to turn it into an opportunity. Carmen has ________ skills.

a)

communication

b)

time management

c)

teamwork

d)

problem-solving

78.

Which of the following are services that the travel industry provides:

a)

Cruise ship, lodging, and car rental

b)

Airline, cruise ship, and recreation

c)

Train, car rental, and airline

d)

Bus, lodging, and convention

79.

Which of the following career categories is contained within the hospitality and tourism industry:

a)

Office management

b)

Lodging

c)

Supply chain management

d)

Business analytics

80.

A company is most likely to only promote a product on social media if the product has a

a)

high profit margin.

b)

realistic price.

c)

flexible price.

d)

low profit margin.

81.

Are all products test marketed?

a)

Yes, it gives an accurate picture of a product's performance.

b)

No, it can delay entry into the full market.

c)

Yes, it guarantees product success.

d)

No, it is usually an unnecessary step in new-product development.

82.

An electronics business decided to remove the X2L digital camera from its product mix because it was taking away sales from its FZG1 premier digital camera. This is an example of

a)

product cannibalization.

b)

inventory substitution.

c)

inventory shrinkage.

d)

product alteration.

83.

Which of the following is an advantage of family branding:

a)

Sellers need less shelf space.

b)

Unrelated products are recognizable.

c)

New products are easier to introduce.

d)

New products are not tied to company image.

84.

Hospitality and tourism businesses often benefit from introducing product extensions because they

a)

are cheaper and safer than introducing new products.

b)

help manufacturing companies develop products faster.

c)

allow businesses to compete in different product categories.

d)

replace an unsuccessful product on the market.

85.

What does a successful corporate brand communicate?

a)

Jargon

b)

Motives

c)

Procedures

d)

Benefits

86.

When evaluating a vendor's goods and services, companies should determine whether the vendor

a)

would be willing to cooperate in unethical business practices.

b)

agrees with the company's stance on specific political issues.

c)

can participate in the company's annual volunteer event.

d)

will be able to fulfill the company's needs in a timely manner.

87.

A company runs an anti-drug announcement on a local TV station as a way of showing that it cares about the community. Which type of institutional promotion is this company using?

a)

Accidental

b)

Individual

c)

Patronage

d)

Public service

88.

When customers buy menu items at McDonalds' Restaurants, they are given Monopoly pieces for the chance to win prizes. What type of promotional technique is that?

a)

Transit advertising

b)

Sales promotion

c)

Personal selling

d)

Publicity

89.

When a customer considers a product to be worth the money they spent on it, the product demonstrates which of the following components of quality:

a)

Value

b)

Conformance to specifications

c)

Customer satisfaction

d)

Excellence

90.

Which of the following is a valid reason for performing an internal audit:

a)

To demonstrate the effectiveness of risk management

b)

To standardize the risk reporting process

c)

To provide the framework for risk management

d)

To implement risk responses

91.

Brandon is a new salesperson at a local car dealership. To be most successful at his job, what should Brandon do before attempting to make any sales?

a)

Establish relationships with his fellow salespeople

b)

Spend a day shadowing a more experienced salesperson

c)

Prospect and qualify leads for potential customers

d)

Become an expert on the cars he will be selling

92.

A salesperson for a company that advertised "no finance charges for six months" could use this information

a)

to reduce prices.

b)

for personal gain.

c)

to pressure customers.

d)

as a selling point.

93.

Over time, product price and quality can be easily matched by competitors. The real competition among businesses begins with

a)

product longevity.

b)

promotions.

c)

customer service.

d)

online reviews.

94.

A hotel restaurant is offering lobster dinners for a special price of $22.99 for one week only. If a table of four orders the dinners and two customers have coupons for a 15% discount on their dinners, calculate the total cost for the table.

a)

$87.26

b)

$78.16

c)

$91.96

d)

$85.06

95.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson traveled to New York City, spent the night at the Ritz Carlton, and ate dinner at Tavern on the Green. Their choices were motivated by the internal psychological factor of

a)

self-actualization.

b)

safety.

c)

esteem.

d)

belonging.

96.

Hotels benefit from selling gift certificates to guests because these gift certificates

a)

provide an experience, not just a product.

b)

are redeemable at any time by the recipient.

c)

are a small production investment for the hotel.

d)

can extend the customer base of the hotel.

97.

A company requires its salespeople to use a sales presentation sheet when selling. This is an example of a

a)

terms-of-sale

b)

delivery

c)

selling-activity

d)

service

98.

Which business activity is responsible for most of the decision-making that takes place within the business?

a)

Physical distribution

b)

Collective bargaining

c)

Management

d)

Marketing

99.

Marla and her fellow managers at the Frisco Corporation have determined that rearranging their human resources could increase the company's efficiency. This human resources change is most likely the result of

a)

a need for process improvement.

b)

competitive pressures.

c)

a need for new types of skills and experience.

d)

a change in government regulations.

100.

Which of the following statements about directing is true:

a)

Staffing is more important than directing.

b)

Only top-level managers participate in directing.

c)

Directing is considered the "heart" of management.

d)

Some employees do not need direction.