Question 1

OTA segment of the hospitality industry primarily deals with business travel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

An accurate definition for jurisdiction is the authority given by law or treaty to a court to try cases and make decisions on legal matters within a particular time frame and a particular geographic area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Common carriers' use of reasonable care to protect their passengers can be compared to that degree of care used by innkeepers to protect their guests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

For domestic travel, federal law requires any limit on an airline's total baggage liability to be at least $1,000 per family

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To enforce the terms of its tariff, an airline must:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mail a free copy of the full text of its tariff to the passenger upon request 
B)  Ensure that the passengers can receive an explanation of key terms identified on the ticket from any location where the carrier's tickets are sold, including travel agencies 
C)  Make available for inspection the full text of its contract (tariff) at each of its own airport and city ticket offices 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Mail a free copy of the full text of its tariff to the passenger upon request 
B)  Ensure that the passengers can receive an explanation of key terms identified on the ticket from any location where the carrier's tickets are sold, including travel agencies 
C)  Make available for inspection the full text of its contract (tariff) at each of its own airport and city ticket offices 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

The two main types of timesharing plans are:

Accepted Answer

A)  deeded and undeeded 
B)  bi-weekly and monthly 
C)  annually and bi-annually 
D)  lease and purchase 
A)  deeded and undeeded 
B)  bi-weekly and monthly 
C)  annually and bi-annually 
D)  lease and purchase

Question 7

A nondisturbance clause in a contract is critical for buyers of timeshare properties because it ensures the quiet atmosphere desired by the occupants during their stay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Maritime law is also known as the law of admiralty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When one business is dependent upon the performance of another business, liability for poor performance becomes easier and clearer to determine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  A class action lawsuit is the case when the same incident affects an individual in the same manner more than once. 
B)  A class action lawsuit is the case when a different incident affects many individuals in the same place. 
C)  A class action lawsuit is the case when a similar incident affects many individuals in different places. 
D)  A class action lawsuit is the case when a similar incidents affects many individuals in the same manner in the same place. 
A)  A class action lawsuit is the case when the same incident affects an individual in the same manner more than once. 
B)  A class action lawsuit is the case when a different incident affects many individuals in the same place. 
C)  A class action lawsuit is the case when a similar incident affects many individuals in different places. 
D)  A class action lawsuit is the case when a similar incidents affects many individuals in the same manner in the same place.

Question 11

Which one of the following is not false about tariffs?

Accepted Answer

A)  A tariff is the agreement between the airline and the passenger. 
B)  A tariff is the agreement between the airline and the travel agent. 
C)  Tariffs include an explanation of key terms identified on the ticket from any location where tickets are sold. 
D)  Tariffs must be available for inspection upon request at each airport and city ticket offices. 
A)  A tariff is the agreement between the airline and the passenger. 
B)  A tariff is the agreement between the airline and the travel agent. 
C)  Tariffs include an explanation of key terms identified on the ticket from any location where tickets are sold. 
D)  Tariffs must be available for inspection upon request at each airport and city ticket offices.

Question 12

"Travel law" is complicated for a variety of reasons, one of them being:

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing jurisdiction 
B)  Ease of access 
C)  Controllable forces 
D)  Reservations 
A)  Establishing jurisdiction 
B)  Ease of access 
C)  Controllable forces 
D)  Reservations

Question 13

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tour operators act as the principal in the provision of travel services while travel agents act just as agents. 
B)  Tour operators can be held responsible for the failure to deliver services while travel agents are not. 
C)  The main source of income for travel agents and tour operators comes from the commission earned from the sale of a package. 
D)  Travel agents can act both as an agent and a principal. 
A)  Tour operators act as the principal in the provision of travel services while travel agents act just as agents. 
B)  Tour operators can be held responsible for the failure to deliver services while travel agents are not. 
C)  The main source of income for travel agents and tour operators comes from the commission earned from the sale of a package. 
D)  Travel agents can act both as an agent and a principal.

Question 14

A travel agent charging a client a fee for booking a hotel or airline reservation, is a clear example of fiduciary responsibility of the travel agent to that client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Health care tourism or medical tourism offers three main categories of medical treatments. Which of the following is not one of the categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative therapies 
B)  palliative care 
C)  health screenings 
D)  cosmetic surgeries 
A)  alternative therapies 
B)  palliative care 
C)  health screenings 
D)  cosmetic surgeries

Question 16

"International Travel Law" is defined as: the ordinances, rules, treaties, and agreements used to regulate the international travel industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Warsaw Convention is an agreement that sets limits on the liability of airlines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A one-sided agreement that appears to be more one-sided in favor of the stronger party and often not enforceable by the courts is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Arbitrary contract 
B)  Ancillary contract 
C)  Adhesion contract 
D)  unenforceable contract 
A)  Arbitrary contract 
B)  Ancillary contract 
C)  Adhesion contract 
D)  unenforceable contract

Question 19

Which one of the following is true about corporate business travel abroad?

Accepted Answer

A)  Domestic companies cannot predict volatile situations when employees are travelling internationally and therefore do not have any legal responsibility to protect their employees while traveling abroad. 
B)  Employees carry the burden of learning cultural matters to keep themselves safe. 
C)  Businesses have an obligation to exercise reasonable care to keep employees travelling abroad safe and secure. 
D)  Companies do not need to carefully vet travel vendors. 
E)  None of the above are true. 
A)  Domestic companies cannot predict volatile situations when employees are travelling internationally and therefore do not have any legal responsibility to protect their employees while traveling abroad. 
B)  Employees carry the burden of learning cultural matters to keep themselves safe. 
C)  Businesses have an obligation to exercise reasonable care to keep employees travelling abroad safe and secure. 
D)  Companies do not need to carefully vet travel vendors. 
E)  None of the above are true.

Question 20

Which one of following actions could be a sign of a tour operator enforcing an adhesion contract:

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive cancellation fees 
B)  Unreadable fine print 
C)  Broad liability disclaimers 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Excessive cancellation fees 
B)  Unreadable fine print 
C)  Broad liability disclaimers 
D)  All of the above.

OTA segment of the hospitality industry primarily deals with business travel.

An accurate definition for jurisdiction is the authority given by law or treaty to a court to try cases and make decisions on legal matters within a particular time frame and a particular geographic area.

Common carriers' use of reasonable care to protect their passengers can be compared to that degree of care used by innkeepers to protect their guests.

For domestic travel, federal law requires any limit on an airline's total baggage liability to be at least $1,000 per family

To enforce the terms of its tariff, an airline must:

The two main types of timesharing plans are:

A nondisturbance clause in a contract is critical for buyers of timeshare properties because it ensures the quiet atmosphere desired by the occupants during their stay.

Maritime law is also known as the law of admiralty.

When one business is dependent upon the performance of another business, liability for poor performance becomes easier and clearer to determine.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Which one of the following is not false about tariffs?

"Travel law" is complicated for a variety of reasons, one of them being:

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A travel agent charging a client a fee for booking a hotel or airline reservation, is a clear example of fiduciary responsibility of the travel agent to that client.

Health care tourism or medical tourism offers three main categories of medical treatments. Which of the following is not one of the categories?

"International Travel Law" is defined as: the ordinances, rules, treaties, and agreements used to regulate the international travel industry.

The Warsaw Convention is an agreement that sets limits on the liability of airlines.

A one-sided agreement that appears to be more one-sided in favor of the stronger party and often not enforceable by the courts is called a ______.

Which one of the following is true about corporate business travel abroad?

Which one of following actions could be a sign of a tour operator enforcing an adhesion contract:

Prevention Philosophy

Government Agencies That Impact the Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Business Structures

Business Contracts

Significant Hospitality Contracts

Legally Managing Property

Legally Selecting Employees

Legally Managing Employees

Your Responsibilities As a Hospitality Operator

Your Responsibilities As a Hospitality Operator to Guests

Your Responsibilities for Guests Property

Your Responsibilities When Serving Food and Beverages

Safety and Security Issues

Managing Insurance

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Exam 13: Legal Responsibilities in Travel and Tourism

OTA segment of the hospitality industry primarily deals with business travel.

An accurate definition for jurisdiction is the authority given by law or treaty to a court to try cases and make decisions on legal matters within a particular time frame and a particular geographic area.

Common carriers' use of reasonable care to protect their passengers can be compared to that degree of care used by innkeepers to protect their guests.

For domestic travel, federal law requires any limit on an airline's total baggage liability to be at least $1,000 per family

To enforce the terms of its tariff, an airline must:

The two main types of timesharing plans are:

A nondisturbance clause in a contract is critical for buyers of timeshare properties because it ensures the quiet atmosphere desired by the occupants during their stay.

Maritime law is also known as the law of admiralty.

When one business is dependent upon the performance of another business, liability for poor performance becomes easier and clearer to determine.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Which one of the following is not false about tariffs?

"Travel law" is complicated for a variety of reasons, one of them being:

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A travel agent charging a client a fee for booking a hotel or airline reservation, is a clear example of fiduciary responsibility of the travel agent to that client.

Health care tourism or medical tourism offers three main categories of medical treatments. Which of the following is not one of the categories?

"International Travel Law" is defined as: the ordinances, rules, treaties, and agreements used to regulate the international travel industry.

The Warsaw Convention is an agreement that sets limits on the liability of airlines.

A one-sided agreement that appears to be more one-sided in favor of the stronger party and often not enforceable by the courts is called a ______.

Which one of the following is true about corporate business travel abroad?

Which one of following actions could be a sign of a tour operator enforcing an adhesion contract:

Prevention Philosophy

Government Agencies That Impact the Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Business Structures

Business Contracts

Significant Hospitality Contracts

Legally Managing Property

Legally Selecting Employees

Legally Managing Employees

Your Responsibilities As a Hospitality Operator

Your Responsibilities As a Hospitality Operator to Guests

Your Responsibilities for Guests Property

Your Responsibilities When Serving Food and Beverages

Safety and Security Issues

Managing Insurance

Filters