SAMPLE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM EXAM
1. Torts relating to misrepresented facts about a business's goods or services may be subject to a lawsuit
on the basis of
A. defamation.
B. assault.
2.
C. intrusion.
D. fraud.
Aviation, taxation,...
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1. Torts relating to misrepresented facts about a business's goods or services may be subject to a lawsuit
on the basis of
A. defamation. C. intrusion.
B. assault. D. fraud.
2. Aviation, taxation, and commerce are categories of ____________ law.
A. judicial C. administrative
B. legislative D. executive
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. If baggage is lost, airlines pay a flat fee to reimburse the passenger.
C. It is legal for an airline to overbook a flight.
D. Airlines must provide monetary compensation if a flight is delayed due to bad weather.
4. Wal-Mart, Domino's Pizza, and Avis Rent-a-Car are examples of
A. retailers. C. agents.
B. industrial distributors. D. wholesalers.
5. Channel members of a supply chain should be familiar with antitrust laws so they do not engage in
activities that
A. limit monopolies. C. restrict efficiency.
B. hinder competition. D. prohibit authority.
6. Which of the following benefits of partnerships among channel members in a distribution channel has the
most potential for misuse:
A. Improved product quality C. Sharing of sensitive information
B. Lower inventories and operating costs D. Rapid order fulfillment
7. Once you know your group's purpose, what should you do next?
A. Find out what people know about the subject
B. Agree on ground rules
C. Volunteer a new idea
D. Contribute in a useful way
8. Which of the following actions is it important for a speaker to take when s/he makes an oral business
presentation to a large group:
A. Relax the audience by swaying back and forth when speaking
B. Turn away from the audience when presenting visual aids
C. Avoid eye contact with anyone in the audience
D. Speak loudly enough for the audience to hear the message
9. What is a technique that often helps businesspeople to write effective business letters?
A. Developing charts C. Preparing outlines
B. Consulting references D. Asking questions
10. A persuasive message that asks a person to do something should be written in a way that makes it easy
for the person to
A. respond positively. C. answer politely.
B. organize logically. D. read slowly.
11. Customer relations skills such as courtesy and friendliness should be emphasized during a business's
A. facilities design. C. hiring process.
B. market research. D. technology planning.
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12. A business improves its technology so it can better meet customer wants and needs. This results from a
business activity known as
A. continuous improvement. C. organizational structuring.
B. employee training. D. business process management.
13. Distribution channel members must keep in mind that customers tend to
A. expect low service levels. C. want immediate delivery.
B. define service differently. D. refuse late shipments.
14. The things that people buy in order to satisfy their economic wants are known as
A. free goods. C. tangible objects.
B. economic votes. D. economic goods and services.
15. Which of the following factors have provided businesses with more opportunities to buy and sell products
at the international level:
A. Protectionism C. Language barriers
B. Free-trade agreements D. Strict safety standards
16. What do businesses often need to do to adapt to today's markets?
A. Remodel corporate facilities C. Participate in international trade
B. Hire new management staff D. Analyze organizational resources
17. A major characteristic of a market economy is __________ ownership of property.
A. monopolistic C. government
B. limited D. private
18. A business that encourages its workers to give input on issues affecting the company is using
A. quality of work life. C. motivation.
B. specialization. D. participative decision-making.
19. Which of the following factors characterizes the growth phase of business cycles:
A. Demand for resources exceeds their availability.
B. Consumers and producers are borrowing more money.
C. Consumers are putting more money into savings.
D. Producers are reducing their purchases of new goods.
20. During a negotiation, Kara tells Jason that she will agree to help him with the department budget, if he
agrees to help her finish a research project. This is an example of
A. unfair collaboration. C. peer pressure.
B. bargaining. D. self-control.
21. When persuading others to go along with a proposed change, you should
A. explain how the change will benefit them.
B. tell them that there's a better way of doing things.
C. minimize the amount of information you give.
D. reinforce your proposal with facts and statistics.
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22. Which of the following is an example of processing a transaction with a debit card:
A. Jayden purchased a new video game from Great Deal Electronics using a store-issued card
given to him by his grandfather.
B. Tyler provided his card number and expiration date to the online-travel agency so he could obtain
his airline tickets now and receive his bill for the tickets later.
C. After Ava finished her meal at an upscale restaurant, she presented the server with a card that
provided Ava with a special discount off her bill.
D. When Naomi purchased office supplies, she presented the cashier with a card that automatically
withdrew funds from her business's checking account.
23. If individuals are not self-employed, which of the following is a type of earned income they might receive:
A. Vacation pay C. Interest and dividends
B. Child support income D. Trust disbursements
24. Insurance is a key element in lifelong financial planning that
A. provides protection against financial losses. C. guarantees a solid financial future.
B. protects a person from unethical salespeople. D. is available only to property owners.
25. When Alana prepares a report so that all of the financial data is clearly disclosed, she is ensuring that the
information is
A. transparent. C. timely.
B. relevant. D. flexible.
26. Which of the following would a business use in order to know how much money is available to hire more
staff:
A. Accounting information C. Income statement
B. Profit-and-loss statement D. Journal
27. One reason why ethics is important in accounting is because financial records can be
A. made available to the public. C. reviewed by government agencies.
B. interpreted in different ways. D. communicated in writing.
28. One of the roles of ethics in finance is to encourage business employees to
A. make the right decisions. C. sell to customers.
B. increase company profits. D. prepare operating budgets.
29. One way that the use of computer technology benefits human resources management is by
A. reducing the need to interview candidates. C. quickly delegate work assignments.
B. electronically processing information. D. analyzing valuable feedback.
30. Which of the following is an example of external secondary information that a hotel chain might use for
marketing-research purposes:
A. Suggestion cards collected from guests C. Guest-registration data
B. Online industry reports D. Occupancy forecasts
31. Which of the following is an example of primary hospitality and tourism market information:
A. Financial statements provided in annual reports
B. Automated guest history records that can be shared by affiliated businesses
C. Reservation records and registration information
D. Free reception for frequent travelers in which feedback is collected
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