Question 1

From an international touristic point of view, one of the principal weaknesses of museums is that:

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A)   they are often inaccessible to tourists without automobiles.
B)   they often have exhibits labeled in only one language.
C)   they are often too expensive for the average tourist.
D)   they are often not open at convenient times.
E)   they display items of little interest to visitors. B

Question 2

Which of the following is the best statement concerning culture as a factor in tourism?

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A)   Tourism creates greater understanding.
B)   Tourism improves knowledge of other people.
C)   An exchange of knowledge makes for world peace.
D)   Tourism creates good will.
E)   Tourism actually stifles culture.

Question 3

Which of the following was the latest "Presidential Library and Museum" to be established to honor past presidents of the United States mentioned in the text?

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A)   Ronald W. Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CA
B)   Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, Yorba Linda, CA
C)   William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, Little Rock, AR
D)   Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL C

Question 4

Which of the following aspects of a destination's culture is likely to attract visitors to a destination?

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A)   history of the destination
B)   the paintings, sculptures and attractions of the destination
C)   the way food is grown, processed and eaten
D)   music and dance of the destination
E)   All of the above. E

Question 5

Destinations seek to establish witch museums in order to:

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A)   recognize the contributions of outstanding witches in the destination.
B)   create a difficult to replicate, unique image for the destination.
C)   ensure that witches have a secure home in which to retire.
D)   provide adequate storage and display for the many different kinds of witch costumes.
E)   provide a retirement home for abused mothers-in-law.

Question 6

Tourism:

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A)   offers a strong incentive for cultural development.
B)   makes it virtually impossible to distinguish between countries.
C)   has little effect on culture in most cases.
D)   tends to dull people's appreciation of their cultural heritage.
E)   has only a slight connection with culture.

Question 7

What is meant by "life-seeing tourism?"

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A)   visiting local ethnic restaurants to sample food and drink
B)   the visitor sees life at the destination, such as attractions
C)   visiting factories in the area
D)   being hosted by a local person who is familiar with his or her field of interest and engaging in a planned program of activities
E)   visiting an area's cultural attractions

Question 8

Cultural activities:

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A)   have little impact on tourism development because only the best educated tourists appreciate them.
B)   should not be shared with tourists.
C)   are well suited to attracting tourists.
D)   are not well suited to "out of season" development of tourism.
E)   are of minor interest to most tourists.

Question 9

Of the following, which is the least effective way for a hotel to participate in the development of local culture?

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A)   display paintings and other art forms)  of local artists
B)   provide programs of local music and dance
C)   dress employees in local costumes
D)   provide schedules of cultural events for guests and arrange for tickets
E)   post museum hours on a bulletin board

Question 10

Appropriate tourism is development aimed at:

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A)   heritage preservation.
B)   the most appropriate manner for economic benefits.
C)   increasing the appropriate number of hotel rooms, etc. to meet the anticipated demand.
D)   creating a tourist industry appropriate for the area.
E)   preserving the area's ecology and resources.

Question 11

Cultural tourism:

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A)   always leads to better understanding between people.
B)   requires cooperation between nations.
C)   is primarily concerned with projecting cultures.
D)   is concerned with people learning about each other's way of life.
E)   is not important in international travel.

Question 12

The preservation of history and the quality and management of museums is of utmost importance for successful tourism. Which of the following is one of the greatest criticisms of today's historical museums?

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A)   the cleanliness of most museums "leaves much to be desired" in the view of most visitors
B)   the contents of most museums are very old
C)   the cost of entrance is much too high relative to other types of attractions
D)   the explanations of the exhibits are provided in only one language
E)   the use of technology in museums has overwhelmed the true significance of their contents

Question 13

Which of the following cultural aspects of a destination do you feel are least likely to attract visitors to most destinations?

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A)   the architecture of the destination
B)   the traditions of the destination
C)   the probiotic cultures of the destination
D)   the food of the destination
E)   the leisure activities of the destination

Question 14

Anthropography is a science by which we can:

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A)   learn of humankind's geographic settlements on the globe.
B)   study the varieties of man and their geographic distribution.
C)   identify cultural achievements which are of interest to international tourists.
D)   classify the varieties of races of humankind.
E)   learn the origin of the human race.

Question 15

Theaters, museums, libraries and similar national institutions usually are:

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A)   too high priced to appeal to the average tourist.
B)   not very important in attracting tourists.
C)   excellent tourist attractions.
D)   not created for tourists.
E)   of little interest to most tourists.

Question 16

One of the most important motivations for travel is:

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A)   the desire to improve one's mind.
B)   low cost.
C)   lots of discretionary income.
D)   interest in the culture of other people.

Exam 10: Cultural and International Tourism for Lifes Enrichment

From an international touristic point of view, one of the principal weaknesses of museums is that:

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Which of the following is the best statement concerning culture as a factor in tourism?

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Which of the following was the latest "Presidential Library and Museum" to be established to honor past presidents of the United States mentioned in the text?

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Which of the following aspects of a destination's culture is likely to attract visitors to a destination?

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Destinations seek to establish witch museums in order to:

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What is meant by "life-seeing tourism?"

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Cultural activities:

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Of the following, which is the least effective way for a hotel to participate in the development of local culture?

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Appropriate tourism is development aimed at:

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Cultural tourism:

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The preservation of history and the quality and management of museums is of utmost importance for successful tourism. Which of the following is one of the greatest criticisms of today's historical museums?

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Which of the following cultural aspects of a destination do you feel are least likely to attract visitors to most destinations?

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Theaters, museums, libraries and similar national institutions usually are:

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Which of the following cultural aspects of a destination do you feel are least likely to attract visitors to most destinations?

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