Deck 10: Recreation,attractions,and Clubs

Question 1

What destination breeds endangered animal species,participates in visitor education programs and biological research?

A)National Zoo,Washington,D.C.
B)Smithsonian Institute
C)GatorLand Theme Park
D)Sea World

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which company originally opened its theme park for employees to relax and have fun when they were not on the job?

A)Disney
B)Busch Gardens
C)Hershey's
D)Six Flags

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which parks create the atmosphere of another place and time?

A)Zoos
B)Theme parks
C)Private clubs
D)National parks

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What attraction features more than 700,000 exotic plants?

A)San Diego Zoo
B)Hershey's
C)The National Aquarium
D)Walt Disney World

Question 5

There is a direct relationship between recreation and

A)Wellness and balance
B)leisure
C)stress
D)burnout

Question 6

The National Park Service has more than ________ designated parks around the country

A)407
B)157
C)253
D)362

Question 7

Concerts,musicals,and comedy shows are examples of

A)performance arts
B)city park entertainment
C)heritage tourism
D)adventure parks

Question 8

The most visited National Park is

A)Yellowstone
B)Death Valley
C)Grand Tetons
D)Great Smokey Mountains
E)Yosemite

Question 9

Which destination attraction is known for its success in adapting movies into thrill rides?

A)Sea World
B)Disneyland
C)Hershey's
D)Universal Studios

Question 10

Which theme park allows faculty and students members to intern?

A)Hershey's
B)Six Flags
C)Universal Studios
D)Walt Disney World
E)Busch Gardens

Question 11

Which park is considered to be the first major water park opened in the United States?

A)Sea World
B)Wet 'n Wild
C)Blizzard Beach
D)Six Flags

Question 12

Which theme park company is dedicated to preserving marine life and uses innovative programs to research wildlife dilemmas?

A)Six Flags America
B)Universal Studios
C)Disney
D)Knott's Berry Farm
E)Sea World Parks

Question 13

Places where members gather for social,recreational,professional,or fraternal reasons are called

A)conference centers
B)attractions
C)theme parks
D)private clubs

Question 14

Recreation is defined as

A)refreshment of body and mind
B)not working
C)a healthy workout
D)playing an organized sport

Question 15

The two major themes of Epcot are?

A)Tomorrowland and Fantasyland
B)Fantasyland and Adventureland
C)Future World and World Showcase
D)Frontierland and Tomorrowland

Question 16

In 1916,which one of the following organizations was founded to conserve park resources and to provide for their use by the public?

A)National Park Service
B)American Park Service
C)Recreation Management
D)New England Association of Park Superintendents

Question 17

The most popular destination resort in the world is

A)Walt Disney World
B)Universal Studios
C)Six Flags
D)Knott's Berry Farm

Question 18

Commercial recreation is also defined as

A)themed tourism
B)leisure tourism
C)fee ^-based tourism
D)adventure tourism

Question 19

Recreation offered to the public with an incentive of making a profit

A)Knott's Berry Farm
B)Special Olympics
C)YMCA
D)The Elks Club

Question 20

Typical theme parks are Opryland and Disneyland,areas set aside just for

A)music
B)hotels
C)shows
D)recreation for families
E)refreshments

Question 21

Briefly describe the purpose of private clubs.

Question 22

With country clubs,the type of membership that enables members to use all the facilities all the time is a

A)annual membership
B)full membership
C)seasonal membership
D)monthly membership
E)social membership

Question 23

Foodservice,a pool,a tennis court and a golf course are all services offered in a(n)

A)festival
B)convention
C)attraction
D)country club

Question 24

The Special Olympics is an example of

A)recreation for special populations
B)for ^-profit recreation
C)campus recreation
D)commercial recreation

Question 25

The type of club that is predominantly business oriented is a

A)social club
B)dining club
C)military club
D)city club
E)professional club

Question 26

Studies have shown a direct correlation between recreation and leisure to wellness.Do you agree with this assertion? Justify your answer.

Question 27

Voluntary recreation includes

A)YMCA/YWCA,boy and girl scouts
B)commercial health clubs
C)armed forces
D)athletic clubs
E)churches

Question 28

The hierarchy (from the top down)of club management is as follows

A)general manager,executive committee,board of directors,members
B)members,board of directors,executive committee,general manager
C)executive committee,board of directors,general manager,members
D)board of directors,executive committee,members,general manager

Question 29

Aside from the hospitality employment areas (food,beverage and lodging)what other employment opportunities are there in the theme park industry?

Question 30

Which of the following is the primary difference between club management and hotel management?

A)Clubs are used more frequently than hotels.
B)Club members feel more ownership of the property than hotel guests.
C)Hotels cost more to operate.
D)Hotels offer more services than clubs.

Question 31

Discuss the elements of management as they relate to theme park management.

Question 32

Describe the following type of clubs and their membership: professional,social,athletic,military and fraternal.

Question 33

Historic places,sites,and museums are a part of what is now called

A)historic attractions
B)parks and entertainment
C)heritage tourism
D)theme park tourism

Question 34

Compare a country club to a city club.

Question 35

Trends in recreation and leisure include all but

A)hands ^-on rides and attractions
B)the blending of park experiences
C)more VIP experiences in theme parks
D)an increase in golf programs
E)combining shopping and entertainment experiences

Question 36

Discuss the rationale behind the national park service.Do you think this concept has outlived its original mission?

Question 37

Voluntary organizations have all the following characteristics EXCEPT:

A)nonprofit
B)membership restrictions
C)nongovernmental
D)serve the public at large

Question 38

The Liberty Bell resides in which city?

A)New York City
B)Baltimore
C)Philadelphia
D)Washington,D.C.

Question 39

Name five theme parks and the focus or attraction of each.

Question 40

Voluntary organizations,armed forces,and employee recreation fall under

A)for ^-profit organizations
B)noncommercial recreation
C)private club recreation
D)commercial recreation

Question 41

The Walker Golf Club is an exclusive,upscale golf facility in south Florida and you are the general
manager.A new member has approached you with a complaint about a dining room server that has been
employed by the club for more than 15 years.The club member wants this person terminated.The Board of Directors requires all hires and terminations to be approved at official board meetings.Discuss how you
will research,document,and ultimately handle this situation.