Response to the following multiple choice questions and True /False :
Question 1. Functional value is the perceived utility derived from the resort's capacity for functional, utilitarian, or physical performance.
True
False
Question 2. To become a truly sustainable operation, resort management should consider a triple bottom line audit consisting of
A economic prosperity, environmental quality, and compliance
B economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social justice
C environmental quality, compliance, and social justice
D environmental quality, social responsibility, and net income
Question 3. Porter's five competitive forces
A do not apply to the resort industry since the competition within the industry is unique
B is not impacted by social capital or regional resources
C focus on experiential service products
D are faced by all industries, including resorts
Question 4. Environmental scanning is the term applied to the process of examining the natural environment surrounding the resort to ensure a good fit with the resort.
True
False
Question 5. Waikiki initially began as a resort catering to the wealthy. The arrival of ___ changed their focus and it evolved to the resort location it is today.
A Elvis Presley
B the Internet
C World War II
D jet airliner travel
Question 6. The resort industry's future involves
A a collaboration between business and government
B a prediction of future guests' desires and what the environment and society will permit
C an analysis of past guest activity and spending
D an understanding of the demographics of the resort's primary guests
Question 7. Two major factors in planning tourist resorts are
A social responsibility and community relations
B treating resorts as a business and recycling
C treating resorts as a business and community relations
D social responsibility and capital assets
Question 8 . In today's environment, the term "spa" typically signifies a health resort or service. The term is derived from
A the ancient Greek city of Sparta
B the Spanish town of Spabadell
C the Roman god of health, Spartecles
D the town of Spa in Belgium
Question 9. Resorts combine the elements of _____ which makes them distinctive in the tourism industry.
A superior lodging and dining facilities
B recreation attractions to draw guests and activities to occupy them
C recreation attractions to draw guests and superior lodging facilities
D activities to occupy guests and superior dining facilities
Question 10. Tourists have greater latitude in their vacation choices due to
A global climate changes
B advances in technology
C access to the Internet
D increasing prosperity and tourism options