Exam

1. Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality
Midterm Examination
1st Sem SY 2022-2023
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KEY TO CORRECTION
GENERAL DIRECTION: Read each directions written in every type of test, strictly NO ERASURE
and answer this test in one hour.
PART I. FAMILIARIZATION – Give at least one definition of tourism.
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PART II. MULTIPLE CHOICE - Choose and encircle the letter only of correct answer.
1. The temporary short-term movement of people to destinations outside the places where they
normally live and work and their activities during their stay at these destinations.
a. Tourism
b. Hospitality
c. Tourist
d. Tour
2. What do you call a person who visits a country other than that in which he or she usually resides
for a period of at least 24 hours?
a. Visitor
b. Traveler
c. Tourist
d. Excursionist
3. It refers to travel taken exclusively within the national boundaries of the traveler’s country.
a. International Tourism
b. Domestic Tourism
c. Inclusive Tour
d. Independent Tour
4. Who is the general manager of the Savoy Hotel in London, one of the most famous and
luxurious hotels in the world?
a. Cezar Ritz
b. Ellsworth Milton Statler
c. Thomas Cook
d. Conrad Hilton
5. Who is considered to be the premiere hotel – man of all time?
a. Cezar Ritz
b. Ellsworth Milton Statler
c. Thomas Cook
d. Conrad Hilton
6. Is used to describe the total effect, both direct and secondary, of an external source of income
introduced into the economy.
a. Tourism Multiplier
b. Direct and Secondary Effects
c. Economic Impact
d. Cost Benefit Ratio
7. The first tourism and hospitality association in the Philippines was PTTA. What does PTTA
stands for?
a. Philippines Tourism and Travel Association
b. Philippines Tour and Travel Association
c. Philippines Tourist and Tour Association
d. Philippines Tourist and Travel Association

2. Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality
Midterm Examination
1st Sem SY 2022-2023
8. What organization concluded that tourism and hospitality provides a major opportunity for
growth to countries that are at the intermediate stage of economic development and require more
foreign exchange earning?
a. Department of Tourism (DOT)
b. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
c. National Tourism Organization (NTO)
d. World Tourism Organization (WTO)
9. Who is the founder of Four Seasons Regent Hotels?
a. Isadore Sharp
b. Ellsworth Milton Statler
c. Thomas Cook
d. Cezar Ritz
10. In the origins of tourism and hospitality in the Philippines who serves as a tour guides even
without any formal training?
a. Vendor
b. Driver
c. Tour Operator
d. Business Owner
PART III. IDENTIFICATION - Identify the following.
Tourist Destination 1. A geographical unit where the tourist visits and stay
Inclusive Tour 2. Another term for package tour.
International Tourism 3. Movement of people across international boundaries.
Superstructure 4. Is the above ground facility services such as airport buildings, passenger
traffic terminals, hotels, motels and similar structure.
Independent Tour 5. A tour in which the tourist travels to his or her destinations individually.
Ferdinand Magellan 6. Because of him a more recognizable form of tourism and hospitality
appeared in the Philippines.
PTTA 7. The first tourism and hospitality association in the Philippines was
organized in 1952.
Colorum 8. Illegal tour handling and the illegal use of private vehicles for public use.
Unbalanced theory 9. An economic theory which emphasizes the need to expand demand.
Cost Benefit Ratio 10. A ratio obtained by dividing the benefits with the costs.
PART IV. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE.
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct but if it’s false, change the underlined word or
group of words to make the whole statement true. Write your answer in the space provided. (2pts.
each)
Food 1. Tourism and Hospitality in the Philippines began when the original
inhabitants of the country roamed around in search of destinations.
Biggest 2. Conrad Hilton was once recognized as “the smallest hotel man in the
world”.
True 3. Early tourism has two forms: travel for business and religious travel.
Inclusive Tour 4. A package tour, sometimes called independent tour.
Latin 5. The word “hospitality” is derived from the Greek word hospitare.
True 6. Thomas Cook founder of the world’s first travel agency.

3. Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality
Midterm Examination
1st Sem SY 2022-2023
Tourism 7. The first tourism and hospitality association in the Philippines was the
Philippine Tour and Travel Association (PTTA).
True 8. Several developing countries have used tourism and hospitality
development as an alternative to help economic growth.
True 9. The cost benefit ratio determines which economic sector will produce the
most benefit in terms of income generated relative to cost development.
Third 10. The residence or origin of the traveler is the second basic element of
travel.
PART V. ENUMERATION
Direction: Enumerate the following.
1-2. Two classes of visitor.
1.Tourist
2. Excursionist
4-6. Importance of Tourism and Hospitality.
4. Employment Opportunities
5. Social Benefits
6. Cultural Enrichment
7-10. Elements of Travel
7. Distance
8. Length of stay at the destination
9. Residence of the traveller
10. Purpose of Travel
11-15. Purpose of Travel
11. Business
12. Seminar
13. Meetings
14. Visiting Friends
15. Convention
16-20. Tourism and Hospitality Supply Components
16. Natural resources
17. Infrastructure
18. Superstructure
19. Transportation and Transportation Equipment
20. Hospitality Resources
‘‘The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that
it is actually possible.’’ –Joel Brown-
Prepared by:
Sharmine Orosco-Nuňez, MIHTM
BSTM Instructor