Question 1

Which was the top airport in terms of passenger volume in 2018?&#10;A)Beijing&#10;B)Hartsfield-Jackson, Atlanta&#10;C)Dubai&#10;D)Tokyo

Accepted Answer

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was the busiest airport by passenger volume in 2018, maintaining its position as a major hub for both domestic and international flights.

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT in the top 3 Asian airports in 2018 by passenger volume?&#10;A)Beijing&#10;B)Tokyo&#10;C)Pudong&#10;D)Hong Kong

Accepted Answer

In 2018, the top 3 Asian airports by passenger volume were Beijing Capital International Airport, Tokyo Haneda Airport, and Hong Kong International Airport. Shanghai Pudong was not in the top 3.

Question 3

What problems are created by tourist use of cars? Select the odd one out.&#10;A)Rise in parking revenue for local government&#10;B)Congestion at key sites&#10;C)Illegal parking&#10;D)Visual and amenity pollution

Accepted Answer

Rise in parking revenue for local government is not a problem created by tourist use of cars; instead, it is a potential benefit as it generates income for the local area.

Question 4

Which is INCORRECT? According to McKercher and Lau, a typical itinerary tourists follow might be classified as&#10;A)No movement&#10;B)Single distant stop&#10;C)Multiple day trips&#10;D)International trip

Accepted Answer

McKercher and Lau's classification of tourist itineraries does not specifically include "International trip" as a category. Their classifications focus more on the pattern of movement rather than the geographical scope of the travel.

Question 5

Which author in 2018 stated that 'distance has a profound, though often unappreciated impact on all aspects of tourism, extending well beyond the volume of tourists movements&#8230;'&#10;A)Crotts&#10;B)Lau&#10;C)McKercher&#10;D)Song

Accepted Answer

McKercher in 2018 highlighted the significant, yet frequently overlooked, impact of distance on various facets of tourism, not just on the volume of tourist movements.

Question 6

In Ho Chi Ming City, which vehicle has survived in small numbers for tourist use?&#10;A)Cyclo&#10;B)Pedolo&#10;C)Janglo&#10;D)Punt

Accepted Answer

Cyclos, a type of three-wheeled bicycle taxi, have survived in small numbers in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam, primarily for tourist use, offering a unique and traditional way of exploring the city.

Question 7

Which is incorrect? Transport planning in historic cities seeks to:&#10;A)Separate pedestrians and vehicles&#10;B)Provide pedestrian and cyclist only facilities&#10;C)Create park and ride schemes&#10;D)Build more roads into the city centre

Accepted Answer

Building more roads into the city center is generally not a goal of transport planning in historic cities, as it can lead to increased traffic congestion and harm the historic character and environment. Instead, efforts are often focused on reducing car dependency and promoting sustainable modes of transport.

Question 8

In London, which percentage of pollution from transport contributes to CO? emissions&#10;A)10&#10;B)50&#10;C)20&#10;D)40

Accepted Answer

In London, transport contributes approximately 20% to CO2 emissions.

Question 9

According to Lumsdon (1997), the market for cycle tourism can be classified into the following market segments. Which is incorrect?&#10;A)Residents&#10;B)Holiday tourists&#10;C)Organised group cyclists&#10;D)Event riders

Accepted Answer

Lumsdon (1997) does not classify residents as a market segment for cycle tourism. The focus is on visitors who engage in cycling activities, such as holiday tourists, organized group cyclists, and event riders, rather than local residents.

Question 10

Tourists typically use rail services in the following ways, apart from:&#10;A)To access places of work&#10;B)As dedicated rail corridors to connect gateways and destinations&#10;C)Metro systems in cities to travel around&#10;D)As tourist sightseeing services

Accepted Answer

Tourists typically use rail services for leisure and exploration purposes, such as connecting to destinations, city metro systems for travel, and sightseeing services, rather than for accessing places of work, which is more common for local commuters.

Deck 8: Self-Assessment, Audits and Reviews