Question 1

Theater's importance began to wane during the industrial era of the early 1900s because of the following except for:&#10;A) the two World Wars.&#10;B) people became too busy juggling work and spending time with family.&#10;C) easy access to modern inventions like radio and TV.&#10;D) people could not afford such luxury.

Accepted Answer

The two World Wars did not cause theater's importance to wane during the industrial era; instead, factors like the rise of new entertainment technologies (radio, TV) and lifestyle changes contributed to the decline in theater's popularity.

Question 2

The reasons for the explosion of interest in gaming entertainment are the following except:&#10;A) most retirees are gambling for entertainment purposes.&#10;B) it is a means of improving economy.&#10;C) it is tax deductible.&#10;D) it is viewed as voluntary tax.&#10;E) the availability of gaming entertainment has expanded considerably.

Accepted Answer

Gaming entertainment is not tax deductible; rather, it is often taxed, and the other options are reasons for its increased interest.

Question 3

A destination featuring jazz festival has this type of attraction.&#10;A) historical attraction&#10;B) secondary attraction&#10;C) event&#10;D) man- made attraction&#10;E) natural attraction

Accepted Answer

A jazz festival is considered an event attraction because it is a scheduled and organized happening that draws visitors.

Question 4

Visitors often want to see the houses of famous historical and literary figures, but they are often just as keen to see:&#10;A) the houses of their children.&#10;B) a reconstruction of a fallen- down house.&#10;C) the home of a publisher who published many great works.&#10;D) the &#34;home&#34; of a fictional character.

Accepted Answer

Visitors are often interested in the "homes" of fictional characters because these places bring stories and characters to life, offering a tangible connection to the narratives and worlds they love.

Question 5

These are the current trends of leisure tourism except:&#10;A) shorter and more frequent vacations.&#10;B) a &#34;reinvention&#34; of tourism to accommodate the demands of the new consumer.&#10;C) more female travelers than male travelers.&#10;D) increasing use of the Internet.&#10;E) all- inclusive packages offered by theme park corporations.

Accepted Answer

The trend indicating more female travelers than male travelers is not a universally recognized current trend in leisure tourism. While there has been an increase in female solo travelers and women-only travel groups, it is not accurate to broadly state that there are more female travelers than male travelers in general leisure tourism. The other options (A, B, D, E) are recognized trends, such as the preference for shorter vacations, the adaptation of tourism to new consumer demands, the increasing use of the Internet for travel planning and bookings, and the popularity of all-inclusive packages offered by theme park corporations.

Question 6

What is not an attraction distance term?&#10;A) regional&#10;B) local&#10;C) greater- area&#10;D) statewide

Accepted Answer

Greater-area is not a commonly used term to describe an attraction distance or geographical categorization in the context of tourism, marketing, or regional planning.

Question 7

Attractions can be characterized or defined by all of the following except:&#10;A) ownership.&#10;B) permanency.&#10;C) proximity to city.&#10;D) scope.

Accepted Answer

Attractions are not defined by their proximity to a city. They can be characterized by ownership (who owns or operates them), permanency (whether they are temporary or permanent fixtures), and scope (the range or extent of the attraction). Proximity to a city does not inherently define an attraction's nature or characteristics.

Question 8

The most comments from guests about Walt Disney World are the following except:&#10;A) the friendliness of its cast.&#10;B) the unbelievable attention to detail.&#10;C) the imagination that provides an endless variety of adventure and enjoyment.&#10;D) the cleanliness.&#10;E) the personalized service at the park.

Accepted Answer

The most common comments about Walt Disney World typically include praise for the friendliness of its cast, attention to detail, imagination, and cleanliness. Personalized service, while valued, is not as frequently highlighted as the other aspects.

Question 9

New tourist regions can conceivably develop event attractions:&#10;A) as a way to attract tourists.&#10;B) to utilize existing resources to the maximum.&#10;C) as a means of developing other, less permanent attractions.&#10;D) from existing stable attractions.

Accepted Answer

Event attractions can be developed as a strategy to draw tourists to new regions.

Question 10

Concerts, musicals, and comedy shows are more likely to satisfy this level of human needs.&#10;A) belonging and affection&#10;B) self- actualization&#10;C) safety&#10;D) self- esteem&#10;E) psychological

Accepted Answer

Concerts, musicals, and comedy shows can provide opportunities for self-actualization, which involves realizing one's full potential and pursuing personal growth.

Question 11

This is another name for a secondary attraction.&#10;A) touring excursion&#10;B) stopover attraction&#10;C) event attraction&#10;D) accessible attraction&#10;E) site attraction

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Heritage tourism has gained prominence in recent years, particularly with the following group of population:&#10;A) singles.&#10;B) baby boomers and the seniors.&#10;C) married without kids.&#10;D) married with kids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Heritage tourism has gained prominence in recent...

Question 13

Amusement and theme parks are this type of attraction.&#10;A) historical attraction&#10;B) natural attraction&#10;C) secondary attraction&#10;D) event&#10;E) man- made attraction

Accepted Answer

The answer of Amusement and theme parks are this type...

Question 14

Increasing numbers of people visit the theater or operas on weekends and holidays. The theater and performances are usually not the main reason for a trip, therefore they are the:&#10;A) secondary attraction.&#10;B) man- made attraction.&#10;C) event attraction.&#10;D) primary attraction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Increasing numbers of people visit the theater...

Question 15

War and religion are all forms of this type of attraction.&#10;A) natural attraction&#10;B) historical attraction&#10;C) secondary attraction&#10;D) man- made attraction&#10;E) event

Accepted Answer

The answer of War and religion are all forms of...

Question 16

It is more likely that destinations themselves are the following type of attraction:&#10;A) event attractions.&#10;B) primary attractions.&#10;C) natural attractions.&#10;D) man- made attractions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is more likely that destinations themselves...

Question 17

Gambling in the United States was first legalized in the following state:&#10;A) Massachusetts.&#10;B) New Hampshire.&#10;C) California.&#10;D) Nevada.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gambling in the United States was first...

Question 18

The reasons for Universal Studios' success are the following except:&#10;A) its improvements to make it as a one- stop destination.&#10;B) its commitment to guest participation.&#10;C) its adaptation of movies into thrill rides.&#10;D) its &#34;ruthless&#34; advertising against its competitors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The reasons for Universal Studios' success are...

Deck 8: Attractions and Entertainment