FORM TP 2016296 TROUT CANDIDATE — PLEASE NOTE! PRINT your name on theline below and return this booklet with your answer sheet. Failure to do 50 may result in disqualification. Test cope 02163010 MAY/JUNE 2016 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION® TOURISM - UNIT 1 Paper 01 I hour 30 minutes 31 MAY 2016 (p.m.) READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. This test consists of 45 items. You will have | hour and 30 minutes to answer them. In addition to this test booklet, you should have an answer sheet. Do not be concerned that the answer sheet provides spaces for more answers than there are items in this test. Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C), (D). Read each item you are about to answer and decide which choice is best. On your answer sheet, find the number which corresponds to your item and shade the space having the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below. Sample Item The cost of an asset consumed in the generation of revenue is treated in the books as Sample Answer (A) again @) e © (B) —aliability (©) anexpense (D) — anallowance The best answer to this item is “an expense,” so (C) has been shaded If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you fill in your new choice. When you are told to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can. If you cannot answer an item, go on to the next one. You may return to that item later. You may do any rough work in this booklet. You may use a silent, non-programmable calculator to answer items. DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO. Copyright © 2014 Caribbean Examinations Council All rights reserved.A characteristic of tourists is that they travel and stay at a destination for (A) 75 consecutive days (B) seven consecutive days (C) 24 hours but less than one continuous year (D) 24 hours but less than two continuous months Which of the following areas of employment is LEAST influenced by tourism? (A) Retail (B) Education (C) Agriculture (D) Transportation The September 11 US World Trade Center attack in 2001 has led to tighter air travel security procedures. What was the immediate impact of this change on Caribbean tourism? (A) Decline in hotel investment (B) _ Increase in regional tourism (C) Increased availability of cheap flights (D) Decline in international tourist arrivals Which of the following is NOT a negative environmental impact of tourism in a country? (A) Erosion (B) Pollution (C) Seasonality (D) Land degradation All of the following issues affect tourism EXCEPT (A) safety and security (B) rapid technology change (C) education and awareness (D) experience and health risks TWO pull factors of a tourism destination are (A) standard of living and locals (B) __ visitor attractions and clients (C) cultural heritage and beaches (D) holiday entitlements and cultural heritage Wendy has resigned from her job due mainly to the long and unsociable working hours. She is exhausted and her body needs a Caribbean vacation to unwind and refocus her life. Wendy's decision to take a vacation will be based upon (A) pull factors (B) push factors (C) escape factors (D) leisure factors The main benefit that reflects the economic contribution of tourism to a destination is (A) opportunity cost (B) an increase in GDP (©) an increase in inflation (D) the exchange of cultures Which of the following sectors are MOST likely linked with the food and beverage sector in a country? 1 Craft I Fishing I. Agriculture (A) Land I only (B) Land Ill only (C) Mand Ill only (D) 1, Hand Mr GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE10. iL 12. 13. 14. “H- Business tourists would be MOST likely 15. to rate a destination today based upon its (A) public relations® (B) _ level of technology (©) disaster management (D) resource management MAJOR issues resulting from the exchange of cultures that affect tourism in the Caribbean are 16. (A) changes in fashion (B) safety and security (©) changes in technology (D) epidemics and health risks The MAJOR factor leading to the rapid expansion of the Caribbean’s tourism sector since the 1960s is (A) political stability (B) rapid technology change (©) increased airlift and access (D) improved regional security One positive economic impact of tourism in acountry is the generation of employment. However, the economic impact may become negative due to (A) climate (B) seasonality 18. (C) changing preferences (D) _ overdependence on tourism Which of the following can be considered the GREATEST social challenge facing Caribbean governments in the 2st century? (A) Crime (B) HIV/AIDS (C) Natural disasters (D) Technological change Epidemics and health risks are growing issues affecting tourism regionally. These issues can be managed through (A) education and awareness (B) _ increased taxes for tourists (©) the creation of risk management plans (D) thedevelopment of better marketing strategies Which of the following options BEST identifies the components of the travel trade sector? (A) Trade shows, conventions, travel agencies (B) Travel agencies, tour operators, tour wholesalers (©) Tour operators, trade shows, travel agencies (D) Tour wholesalers, trade shows, conventions Regional T-20 cricket is an example of a key tourism niche known as (A) sport toursim (B) event tourism (©) cricket tourism (D) regional tourism Which of the following sectors provide the BEST example of ancillary services in the tourism industry? (A) Medical and catering (B) Construction and catering (C) Medical and manufacturing (D) Construction and manufacturing GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. ay19. 20. 21, 22. Which of the followingsituationsrepresents positive opportunities that are developed from inter-sectoral linkages? (A) Builder Bob donates supplies and materials to the local pre-school (B) _ Francis’s Flower Shop is expanding from Town A to Town C ina country (©) Betty’s Blooming Buds supplies D’s Hotel and Spa with fresh fruits and juices daily (D) Beds and Sheets Home Store imports its products and supplies to Motel Inn Which of the following is NOT a benefit of tourism to a country? (A) Income (B) Inflation (C) Employment (D) Entrepreneurship Which of the following is an example ofa type of tourism attraction? (A) Airport (B) Tennis court (C) National park (D) _ Visitor centre The ‘tourism multiplier effect’ refers to (A) the growth in tourist arrivals resulting from effective marketing (B) revenue from tourism which generates spending in non-tourist sectors (C) an increase in accommodation capacity due to increasing demand (D) _ the effect of increasing tourist arrivals from increased investment in tourism sectors 23. 24, 25. \ Tourism policies such as visa entry requirements for non-nationals are created by (A) travel and tour agencies (B) consultants and educators (C) tourism management boards (D) government or state agencies The international hotel chain Hyatt wishes to establish a hotel in your country. After receiving clearance from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Hyatt was given the following stipulations: 1. $0% of staff employed in the hotel should be local I, 75% of the labour force used in the construction of the hotel should be local III. 50% of the material used in the construction of the hotel should be local These stipulations were given by the government MAINLY to (A) _ encourage partnerships (B) work with micro-enterprises (C) reduce inter-sectoral leakages (D) raise awareness of economic benefits Which of the following methods can be used by governments to boost industries? 1. Policies Il. Incentives Ill. Partnerships IV. Concessions (A) Land II only (B) I, Hand Ill only (©) Mand IV only (D) 1,1 Illand IV GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE,( 26. 27. 28. 29. aSis Which of the following is NOT a reason 30. for government to encourage tourism development? 7 (A) Repatriation of profits (B) Employment generation (C) Infrastructural improvement (D) Improved standard of living One disadvantage of having tourism as the key economic sector is 31. (A) _ overdependence (B) decreased wages (C) foreign owned hotels (D) lack of infrastructural development ‘A Dominican community group produces natural craft and jewellery. The products are retailed at the group’s tour officeas well 32 asat the port. Visitors are always interested in these unique products and purchase them every time they visit these two locations. New income is generated every time they visit. This scenario is an example of (A) leakage effects (B) government revenue (C) tourism income multiplier (D) local inter-industry purchases 33. Which of the following strategies are used by governments to minimize negative economic impacts? (A) Profit repatriation and foreign labour (B) Investment incentives and tax holidays (©) Import duties and inereased entrepreneural activities (D) _ Import concessions and hospitality training Which of the following is the BEST example of inter-sectoral tourism linkages? (A) Fisheries, catering, tour guides (B) Fisheries, food and beverage, festivals (C) Fisheries, transportation, manufacturing (D) Fisheries, food and beverages, ancillary services A positive environmental impact of sustainable tourism is the (A) construction of hotels (B) generation of employment (C) implementation of policies (D) protection of flora and fauna Community participation strengthens sustainable tourism objectives when residents (A) share in decision making (B) appreciate the tourism product (C) are employed in the tourism sector (D) protect the environment from pollution Tools used by businesses to measure and monitor sustainable tourism progress are referred to as (A) plans (B) labels (C) leakages (D) certifications GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE34. 35. 36. 37. -6- Partnership with local communities, the 38. established private, sector and NGOs are indicators of government's support for (A) equity (B) profitability (C) community participation (D) community sustainability Proper and proactive tourism planning include I. policy development 39. II, stakeholder involvement Ill. environmental impact assessments (A) Land I only (B) Land Ill only (©) Wand Il only (D) {Mand Il The implementation of sustainable tourism practices can be difficult MOSTLY due to (A) low levels of enforcement (B) a reduction of tourist interest (C) lack of community involvement 40. (D) the absence of government involvement The sustainability tool that provides information on whether things are getting better or worse is called (A) anaudit (B) — areview (Cc) an indicator (D) _acertification ‘The conservation of natural resources can be BEST demonstrated by I. reusing linens and towels II. using biodegradable products III, installing automated light switches (A) Land I only (B) Land III only (C) Mand II only (D) 1, Mand til The government decides to embark on a billion dollar tourism development. Public consultations were held with all participants and persons who would be affected by the project. This is a good example of (A) supporting local economies (B) _ integrating tourism into planning (©) involving local communities in policy and planning (D) proactive tourism action and planning Sustainable tourism refers to the long-term planning and (A) use of natural resources (B) _use of cultural resources (C) _ management of visitor resources (D) management of destination resources GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE.41, 42. 43. Tie Older residents of Maguffi, a small rural community, feel that their culture is being lost as tourism*develops. Younger people are being overlooked for jobs while preference is given to foreign nationals. In which of the following areas of sustainability is intervention needed? (A) Human resources development (B) Sustainable tourism development (C) Rural and economic development (D) Community and cultural development The GREATEST challenge to sustainable tourism in small Caribbean countries in the near future is (A) climate change (B) population growth (C) the generation of income (D) infrastructural development Which of the following approaches to measuring and monitoring will a Ministry of Tourism develop to ensure positive environmental impacts from the tourism industry in a country? (A) __ Professional associations (B) Public fairs and trade shows (C) Conventions and meetings (D) Best practices and the acquisition of industry certification END OF TEST 44. 45. A lack of ‘political will’ is usually illustrated by (A) continued enforcement (B) greater stakeholder interest (C) __ the reduction of carbon footprints (D) the absence of relevant legislation Which of the following types of tourism impacts is associated with the loss of artifacts and invasion of privacy? (A) _ Political (B) — Economic (©) Sociocultural (D) — Environmental IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS TEST.