LESSON 1 PRELIM

Question 1

A commercial enterprise where a
traveler can secure information
and expertise, get impartial
counseling, and make
arrangements to travel by air, sea
or land, to any point in the world.

Answer 1

Travel Agency

Question 2

Travel agency act as middleman between the vendor and the
vendee. T OR F

Answer 2

True

Question 3

the agency collects an agent’s commission from
vendor.
This commission is normally defined as?

Answer 3

Rate Minus

Question 4

the agency is allowed to unilaterally mark-up the net cost
given by the vendor. This is known as?

Answer 4

Net Plus

Question 5

have been available to
travel agencies since over ten
years ago.

Answer 5

Computerized reservations
systems

Question 6

Also known as negotiated handling fee

Answer 6

Cost Plus

Question 7

These are fixed commissions

Answer 7

Rate minus

Question 8

These are (mark-ups on net fares)

Answer 8

Net plus

Question 9

These are (usually on
documentation)

Answer 9

Service fee

Question 10

is the prospective travel
consumer of a travel component
or a tour package, at the point.

Answer 10

Market

Question 11

is the place to be
visited or to be experienced within
geographical area of operation.

Answer 11

Destination

Question 12

LEISURE TRAVEL
MOTIVATORS

Answer 12

• Physical motivators
• Cultural motivators
• Interpersonal motivations
• Status and prestige motivators

Question 13

LEISURE TRAVEL DE-
MOTIVATORS

Answer 13

• Cost of Travel
• Lack of Time
• Health
• Family Stage
• Lack of Interest
• Fear and Safety

Question 14

MARKET VARIABLES

Answer 14

1. Socioeconomic and Demographic
   Variables – age, gender, civil status etc.
2. Product-Related Variables - length of
   stay
3. Psychographic Variables
4. Geographic Variables

Question 15

refers specially to the facilities catering to the basic
human needs while convenience includes improvement of the
basic facilities

Answer 15

Comfort

Question 16

Is a geographic area with adequate facilities
that is visited because of its attractions, activities or events.

Answer 16

TOURISM DESTINATION

Question 17

is a component of a destination centered on specific
sights, activities or events.

Answer 17

TOURISM SITE

Question 18

is an attraction at a site known for its exceptional
beauty and/or its uniqueness.

Answer 18

TOURISM SIGHTS

Question 19

the basic tools of the travel professional.

Answer 19

MAP

Question 20

a rectangular flat map that features the natural
geophysical features of the earth’s land mass.

Answer 20

Physical Map

Question 21

a rectangular flat map that features the political
boundaries of the different countries of the world.

Answer 21

Political Map

Question 22

are maps with grids with horizontal numbered squares
on top and lettered vertical squares on the side.

Answer 22

Locator maps

Question 23

Computerized reservations systems have been available to travel agencies for over ten years. This system is widely used in travel agency operations.

Answer 23

Global Distribution System (GDS)

Question 24

as an agent
for the different suppliers or
providers of products and services
that cater to the needs of the
travelers

Answer 24

The travel agency