Deck 8: Attractions and Entertainment

Question 1

Theater's importance began to wane during the industrial era of the early 1900s because of the following except for:

A) the two World Wars.
B) people became too busy juggling work and spending time with family.
C) easy access to modern inventions like radio and TV.
D) people could not afford such luxury.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The reasons for the explosion of interest in gaming entertainment are the following except:

A) most retirees are gambling for entertainment purposes.
B) it is a means of improving economy.
C) it is tax deductible.
D) it is viewed as voluntary tax.
E) the availability of gaming entertainment has expanded considerably.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A destination featuring jazz festival has this type of attraction.

A) historical attraction
B) secondary attraction
C) event
D) man- made attraction
E) natural attraction

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Visitors often want to see the houses of famous historical and literary figures, but they are often just as keen to see:

A) the houses of their children.
B) a reconstruction of a fallen- down house.
C) the home of a publisher who published many great works.
D) the "home" of a fictional character.

Question 5

These are the current trends of leisure tourism except:

A) shorter and more frequent vacations.
B) a "reinvention" of tourism to accommodate the demands of the new consumer.
C) more female travelers than male travelers.
D) increasing use of the Internet.
E) all- inclusive packages offered by theme park corporations.

Question 6

What is not an attraction distance term?

A) regional
B) local
C) greater- area
D) statewide

Question 7

Attractions can be characterized or defined by all of the following except:

A) ownership.
B) permanency.
C) proximity to city.
D) scope.

Question 8

The most comments from guests about Walt Disney World are the following except:

A) the friendliness of its cast.
B) the unbelievable attention to detail.
C) the imagination that provides an endless variety of adventure and enjoyment.
D) the cleanliness.
E) the personalized service at the park.

Question 9

New tourist regions can conceivably develop event attractions:

A) as a way to attract tourists.
B) to utilize existing resources to the maximum.
C) as a means of developing other, less permanent attractions.
D) from existing stable attractions.

Question 10

Concerts, musicals, and comedy shows are more likely to satisfy this level of human needs.

A) belonging and affection
B) self- actualization
C) safety
D) self- esteem
E) psychological

Question 11

This is another name for a secondary attraction.

A) touring excursion
B) stopover attraction
C) event attraction
D) accessible attraction
E) site attraction

Question 12

Heritage tourism has gained prominence in recent years, particularly with the following group of population:

A) singles.
B) baby boomers and the seniors.
C) married without kids.
D) married with kids.

Question 13

Amusement and theme parks are this type of attraction.

A) historical attraction
B) natural attraction
C) secondary attraction
D) event
E) man- made attraction

Question 14

Increasing numbers of people visit the theater or operas on weekends and holidays. The theater and performances are usually not the main reason for a trip, therefore they are the:

A) secondary attraction.
B) man- made attraction.
C) event attraction.
D) primary attraction.

Question 15

War and religion are all forms of this type of attraction.

A) natural attraction
B) historical attraction
C) secondary attraction
D) man- made attraction
E) event

Question 16

It is more likely that destinations themselves are the following type of attraction:

A) event attractions.
B) primary attractions.
C) natural attractions.
D) man- made attractions.

Question 17

Gambling in the United States was first legalized in the following state:

A) Massachusetts.
B) New Hampshire.
C) California.
D) Nevada.

Question 18

The reasons for Universal Studios' success are the following except:

A) its improvements to make it as a one- stop destination.
B) its commitment to guest participation.
C) its adaptation of movies into thrill rides.
D) its "ruthless" advertising against its competitors.