Test Review: Careers in Hospitality & Tourism

Vacations became recognized in the American culture at the beginning of the 1800s.

What is the primary goal of every lodging establishment?

A menu is a typical item people in the Travel & Tourism Pathway use.

The Internet has provided a platform for travelers to share their experiences and opinions with other travelers.

The U.S. railroad was completed in the 18th century.

Which of the following is a club you should NOT become involved in if your dream is to be a chef?

What type of career requires employees to manage staff and develop marketing plans?

What skills are necessary for those working at the front desk of a lodging establishment?

What career pathway primariy focuses on planning and visiting new areas?

What does "Domestic Travel" mean?

Many choose to learn within the industry by advancing from an entry-level position to a supervisor role in lodging.

What are front desk operators required to do?

What does the term "Hospitality" refer to?

Economical means saving money, resources, and commodities.

In which of the following centuriess was the railroad completed in the U.S.?

What are entry-level positions in the Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services Pathway likely to require?

It is possible to become a talented executive chef through work experience alone, without formal education.

Professionals in the Travel and Tourism pathway focus on ALL the areas below EXCEPT for what?

Domestic Travel is when you travel in your home country not outside of your home country.

Getting a 2-4 year college degree does not provide you with an advantage in finding a job.

Lodging professionals discuss and consult with individuals about personal emotional problems.

In 17th and 18th century England, scholars and their tutors participated in which of the following?

How has the internet impacted the travel industry?

Running a lodging establishment is a 24-hour job and requires many skills based on the career.

Which of the following is a career within the Restaurant/Food & Beverage Pathway?

All Hospitality & Tourism careers have entry-level positions that only require a high school diploma.

Employees in the Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services Pathway are not responsible for hiring and managing staff.

To delegate means to take on all the workload and responsibilities yourself.

The behind-the-scenes area of a restaurant, where food is prepared and cooking takes place is the "Back of House."

Jobs in the Recreation, Amusements, and Attractions Pathway are typically year-round.

What is the primary role of a "concierge" in the hospitality industry?

What is a common characteristic of careers in the Recreation, Amusements and Attractions Pathway?

Public unrest is defined as public civility and positivity.

It is possible to become a talented executive chef through work experience rather than getting a college degree first.

Professionals in the Travel and Tourism Pathway focus primarily on cooking food.

What do professionals in the Recreation, Amusements and Attractions Pathway focus on at the managerial level?

Working in the Restaurant/Food & Beverage pathway can be physically taxing.

Security and safety workers are charged with keeping patrons and exhibits safe.

Recreation, Amusements, and Attractions Pathway careers typically require a college education for entry-level positions.

In the context of the Travel and Tourism Pathway, what is "geotourism" primarily focused on?

Basic math skills are NOT important in a culinary career such as a master chef.

What pathway most often has a regular 40-hour week schedule?

Professionals in the Travel and Tourism Pathway tend to keep irregular business hours.

Employees in the Restaurants and Food/Beverage pathway perform all of the following tasks to maintain operations EXCEPT:

An entry-level position is the most basic level of employment.

People who want to be involved in a sports related career should primarily focus on the lodging pathway.

Passports and/or visas are travel documents required for international travel.

Kiosks are electronic interactive advertisement or information centers.

What technological advancement has allowed families to travel the world in a single day?

Front of House refers to the public parts of restaurants that guests interact with.