LOCAL GUIDING

PRELIMINARY

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

1. It refers to a convenient way to get to a tourist destination, move around, and go back to the tourist’s place
of origin.
a. Access b. Accommodation c. Amenities d. Tourist attraction
2. It is a place where a tourist can rest, spend the night, and have a meal in exchange for a fee.
a. Access b. Accommodation c. Amenities d. Tourist attraction
3. It refers to other things that make the trip convenient and enjoyable such as ease of communication, health,
safety, and security.
a. Access b. Accommodation c. Amenities d. Tourist attraction
4. It refers to interesting places to visit.
a. Access b. Accommodation c. Amenities d. Tourist attraction
5. It refers to a tourist destination or place that contains the tourist attraction, accommodation and amenities.
a. Tourism attraction b. Tourist site c. Tourist sight d. Tourism
6. It refers to information passed on through reports and publications.
a. Primary data b. Secondary data c. Technical data d. Research
7. It refers to information from first-hand experience of the destination.
a. Primary data b. Secondary data c. Technical data d. Research
8. It refers to specialized information that may be too difficult for non-industry practitioners to understand.
a. Primary data b. Secondary data c. Technical data d. Research
9. It refers to scientific study of material and sources in order to make conclusion.
a. Methodology b. Recommendation c. Technical data d. Research
10. It pertains to a visit to the destination prior to the actual tour to ensure that the tour guide is acquainted
with the place, its parts, and immediate vicinity.
a. Local guiding b. Tour guiding c. Familiarization tour d. Specialized tour
11. A situation where a Japanese tourist visits Laguna to play golf is under what purpose of travel.
a. Ecotourism b. VFR c. Sports Tourism d. Cultural Tourism
12. An Indian businessman visits Manila for a convention matches what purpose of travel.
a. Ecotourism b. MICE Tourism c. Sports Tourism d. Cultural Tourism
13. A US passport holder visits his family in Manila is an example of:
a. Medical Tourism b. VFR c. Sports Tourism d. Philanthropic Tourism
14. A Filipino visits Jerusalem to see religious relics.
a. Ecotourism b. VFR c. Sports Tourism d. Cultural Tourism
15. It refers to residents of country who travel within their own country, such as resident of Manila going to
Boracay.
a. International tourist b. Domestic Tourist c. Outbound tourist d. Inbound tourist
16. It refers to a resident travelling to another country, such as Filipinos going to Singapore.
a. International tourist b. Domestic Tourist c. Outbound tourist d. Inbound tourist

17. It refers to a non-residents visiting a country other than their own, such as Tanzanians visiting the
Philippines.
 a. International tourist b. Domestic Tourist c. Outbound tourist d. Inbound tourist
18. It is defined as the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for
not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, and other purposes. Except activities remunerated
from within the place visited.
a. Tourism b. Tour Guiding c. Tour Specialization d. Tourist
19. Which of the following is an example of a tourism activity?
a. A resident of Manila goes to Boracay for summer vacation. c. None of the above
b. A resident of Bulacan goes to Baguio to shop. d. All of the above
20. Which of the following is not a form of tourism activity?
a. A resident of Manila goes to Boracay for summer vacation. c. None of the above
b. A resident of Bulacan goes to Baguio to shop. d. All of the above
21. Which of the following criteria distinguish tourism from other forms of travel?
a. The length of duration of the traveller’s stay in a particular place c. None of the above
b. The frequency of visit d. All of the above
22. It pertains to what the tour guides need to undergo before becoming professional.
a. Interpretation b. Tour manager c. Training program d. Tour
23. It is the process of describing the meaning and significance of attractions.
a. Interpretation b. Tour manager c. Training program d. Tour
24. It is a person who guides tourists and educates them about attractions.
a. Tour guide b. Tour manager c. Training program d. Tour operator
25. It pertains to activities of people going to other places and learning about them.
a. Interpretation b. Tour manager c. Training program d. Tour
26. It is the representative of the tour operator, who make sure that the tour schedule is followed and tourists
get what they paid for.
a. Tour guide b. Tour manager c. Training program d. Tour operator
27. A self-employed tour guide who make and sell his own tours.
a. Adventure guide b. Freelance guide c. City guide d. staff guide
28. It refers to a tour program or schedule.
a. Tour package b. tour itinerary c. tour commentaries d. all of the choices
29. It is also known as “guide speak”, refers to what tour guides say in front of the guests when describing an
attraction.
a. Tour package b. tour itinerary c. tour commentaries d. none of the choices
30. A tool used by tour guides so that the tourists will be able to follow the guide even in crowded areas.
a. Megaphone b. Flag on a stick c. Ribbon d. Radio

TRIVIA: what is the meaning of the following:

1. ETA
2. ETD
3. B&B
4. OW
5. RT