QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Friday, 8 March 2024, 11:16 AM
State Finished
Completed on Friday, 8 March 2024, 11:30 AM
Time taken 14 mins 17 secs
Marks 12.00/15.00
Grade 80.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Barcelona, a sustainable destination
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Mark 1.00 out of Tourism keeps on growing in many cities around the world, including Barcelona. If you ask
1.00 someone to define Barcelona in a word, it would be tourist mecca. Since 1992 Barcelona has
Flag ranked as one of the most attractive cities in the world for travellers. It is known for its great
question cultural heritage, gastronomy, sport-Barca, the parcGuell, the Sagrada Familia, its beaches, the
climate and way of life. But tourism also has some negative impacts, especially on the
environment. For this reason, the city council has implemented a series of measures to counter
the negative impact of tourism and to return the city to its residents.
Xavier Font, professor of sustainable marketing at the University of Surrey in Great Britain,
warns that “cities often begin to manage the impact of tourism only when it is too late”, and that
“unlike visitors to beach destinations and natural parks, city tourists use the same infrastructure
as the locals”. He proposes measures for sustainable tourism that does not hinder daily life in
the city and that benefits its residents: “It is convenient to attract tourists for out-of-city
escapes, which means less burden for the urban infrastructure. It is also important to attract
customers that behave more like locals.”
Those who visit Barcelona for the first time go to the Sagrada Familia, but those who visit it for
the umpteenth time – among which the French stand out – favour the less-known suburbs. It is
also advisable to reduce seasonality by emphasising activities that can be done in winter or at
non-peak times and offering products and services produced locally.
Tourists give a high score (8.7) to the city and highlight the architecture, culture, entertainment
and restaurants. On the negative side they complain that prices are too high. Tourists also
object to the massification of tourist zones and monuments.
Nonetheless, overnight stays in hotels rose 5.5% last year, reaching 19.5 million. There was a
significant increase in the number of airport passengers (11.2% or 44.1 million tourists) and
cruise ships arriving in the port of Barcelona (5.6% or 206 million tourists).
Some 86.7% of Barcelonans think that tourism benefits their city. According to the 2016 tourism
activity report, the percentage of residents calling for a limit on the number of tourists (48.9%)
for the first time exceeded that of those who are against such a restriction (47.5%).
You are a South Africa citizen and have completed the Diploma in Tourism Management at Unisa.
Unexpectedly, you get an opportunity to work in Barcelona. You have to be there in five days’ time.
Because you have never visited the city, you will have to conduct an environmental audit.
Fortunately, you have a computer and will be able to view the city, familiarise yourself with their
laws and gain a general understanding of your duties. Which of the following will be the best
technique to use?
A. Observation
B. Checklist
C. Research
D. Photographs
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is:
Research
Question 2
Researchers define “sustainable development” in different ways. The following definition by the
Correct World Commission on Environment and Development is considered the best and is used for the
Mark 1.00 out of purposes of this module. What is sustainable development?
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, Flag A. Sustainable development is development that is done to meet the needs of the
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present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
B. It is the organising principle for meeting human development goals while at the same time
sustaining natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem service upon
which the economy and society depend.
C. Sustainable development is economic development characterised by a low growth rate,
the absence of pollution and a greatly diminished environmental impact.
D. Sustainable development is economic development that can be maintained at a steady
level without exhausting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage.
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is:
Sustainable development is development that is done to meet the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Question 3
Barcelona, a sustainable destination
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of
Tourism keeps on growing in many cities around the world, including Barcelona. If you ask
1.00 someone to define Barcelona in a word, it would be tourist mecca. Since 1992 Barcelona has
Flag
ranked as one of the most attractive cities in the world for travellers. It is known for its great
question cultural heritage, gastronomy, sport-Barca, the parcGuell, the Sagrada Familia, its beaches, the
climate and way of life. But tourism also has some negative impacts, especially on the
environment. For this reason, the city council has implemented a series of measures to counter
the negative impact of tourism and to return the city to its residents.
Xavier Font, professor of sustainable marketing at the University of Surrey in Great Britain,
warns that “cities often begin to manage the impact of tourism only when it is too late”, and that
“unlike visitors to beach destinations and natural parks, city tourists use the same infrastructure
as the locals”. He proposes measures for sustainable tourism that does not hinder daily life in
the city and that benefits its residents: “It is convenient to attract tourists for out-of-city
escapes, which means less burden for the urban infrastructure. It is also important to attract
customers that behave more like locals.”
Those who visit Barcelona for the first time go to the Sagrada Familia, but those who visit it for
the umpteenth time – among which the French stand out – favour the less-known suburbs. It is
also advisable to reduce seasonality by emphasising activities that can be done in winter or at
non-peak times and offering products and services produced locally.
Tourists give a high score (8.7) to the city and highlight the architecture, culture, entertainment
and restaurants. On the negative side they complain that prices are too high. Tourists also
object to the massification of tourist zones and monuments.
Nonetheless, overnight stays in hotels rose 5.5% last year, reaching 19.5 million. There was a
significant increase in the number of airport passengers (11.2% or 44.1 million tourists) and
cruise ships arriving in the port of Barcelona (5.6% or 206 million tourists).
Some 86.7% of Barcelonans think that tourism benefits their city. According to the 2016 tourism
activity report, the percentage of residents calling for a limit on the number of tourists (48.9%)
for the first time exceeded that of those who are against such a restriction (47.5%).
From the scenario, the environmental impact of tourism on Barcelona is undeniable since the city
is an existing destination. It means that, because of existing business practice, a solution must be
found to ensure this destination’s survival. What is this solution?
A. Social impact assessment
B. Environmental auditing
C. Integrated environmental management
D. The Spanish department of environmental affairs must step in
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is:
Integrated environmental management
Question 4
Barcelona, a sustainable destination
Correct
, Mark 1.00 out of Tourism keeps on growing in many cities around the world, including Barcelona. If you ask
1.00
someone to define Barcelona in a word, it would be tourist mecca. Since 1992 Barcelona has
Flag ranked as one of the most attractive cities in the world for travellers. It is known for its great
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cultural heritage, gastronomy, sport-Barca, the parcGuell, the Sagrada Familia, its beaches, the
climate and way of life. But tourism also has some negative impacts, especially on the
environment. For this reason, the city council has implemented a series of measures to counter
the negative impact of tourism and to return the city to its residents.
Xavier Font, professor of sustainable marketing at the University of Surrey in Great Britain,
warns that “cities often begin to manage the impact of tourism only when it is too late”, and that
“unlike visitors to beach destinations and natural parks, city tourists use the same infrastructure
as the locals”. He proposes measures for sustainable tourism that does not hinder daily life in
the city and that benefits its residents: “It is convenient to attract tourists for out-of-city
escapes, which means less burden for the urban infrastructure. It is also important to attract
customers that behave more like locals.”
Those who visit Barcelona for the first time go to the Sagrada Familia, but those who visit it for
the umpteenth time – among which the French stand out – favour the less-known suburbs. It is
also advisable to reduce seasonality by emphasising activities that can be done in winter or at
non-peak times and offering products and services produced locally.
Tourists give a high score (8.7) to the city and highlight the architecture, culture, entertainment
and restaurants. On the negative side they complain that prices are too high. Tourists also
object to the massification of tourist zones and monuments.
Nonetheless, overnight stays in hotels rose 5.5% last year, reaching 19.5 million. There was a
significant increase in the number of airport passengers (11.2% or 44.1 million tourists) and
cruise ships arriving in the port of Barcelona (5.6% or 206 million tourists).
Some 86.7% of Barcelonans think that tourism benefits their city. According to the 2016 tourism
activity report, the percentage of residents calling for a limit on the number of tourists (48.9%)
for the first time exceeded that of those who are against such a restriction (47.5%).
Assume that the circumstances described in the scenario apply to one of South Africa’s cities, for
example Johannesburg. Which South African law is compromised?
A. National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1988
B. Environmental Conservation Act 73 of 1989
C. Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990
D. Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is:
National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1988
Question 5
Barcelona, a sustainable destination
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of Tourism keeps on growing in many cities around the world, including Barcelona. If you ask
1.00 someone to define Barcelona in a word, it would be tourist mecca. Since 1992 Barcelona has
Flag
ranked as one of the most attractive cities in the world for travellers. It is known for its great
question cultural heritage, gastronomy, sport-Barca, the parcGuell, the Sagrada Familia, its beaches, the
climate and way of life. But tourism also has some negative impacts, especially on the
environment. For this reason, the city council has implemented a series of measures to counter
the negative impact of tourism and to return the city to its residents.
Xavier Font, professor of sustainable marketing at the University of Surrey in Great Britain,
warns that “cities often begin to manage the impact of tourism only when it is too late”, and that
“unlike visitors to beach destinations and natural parks, city tourists use the same infrastructure
as the locals”. He proposes measures for sustainable tourism that does not hinder daily life in
the city and that benefits its residents: “It is convenient to attract tourists for out-of-city
escapes, which means less burden for the urban infrastructure. It is also important to attract
customers that behave more like locals.”
Those who visit Barcelona for the first time go to the Sagrada Familia, but those who visit it for
the umpteenth time – among which the French stand out – favour the less-known suburbs. It is
also advisable to reduce seasonality by emphasising activities that can be done in winter or at
non-peak times and offering products and services produced locally.
