Question 1

Compare a country club to a city club.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare a country club to a city...

Question 2

Which destination attraction is known for its success in adapting movies into thrill rides?

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal Studios 
B)  Disneyland 
C)  Hershey's 
D)  Sea World

Question 3

Voluntary organizations have all the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  membership restrictions 
B)  nongovernmental 
C)  nonprofit 
D)  serve the public at large

Question 4

Recreation for the armed forces is viewed as critical to national security. Rationalize this assertion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recreation for the armed forces is viewed...

Question 5

Trends in recreation and leisure include all but

Accepted Answer

A)  a surge in travel and tourism 
B)  an increase in personal leisure time devoted to computers 
C)  an increase in programs for fitness 
D)  additional products available commercially 
E)  private swimming pools

Question 6

Mardi Gras is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  theme park 
B)  festival 
C)  attraction 
D)  national park

Question 7

Briefly describe the purpose of private clubs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe the purpose of private clubs....

Question 8

The two major themes of Epcot are

Accepted Answer

A)  Tomorrowland and Fantasyland 
B)  Future World and World Showcase 
C)  Fantasyland and Adventureland 
D)  Frontierland and Tomorrowland

Question 9

Voluntary organizations, armed forces, and employee recreation fall under

Accepted Answer

A)  commercial recreation 
B)  noncommercial recreation 
C)  for-profit organizations 
D)  private club recreation

Question 10

Studies have shown a direct correlation between recreation and leisure to wellness. Do you agree with this assertion? Justify your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies have shown a direct correlation between...

Question 11

Which park is considered to be the first major water park opened in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sea World 
B)  Blizzard Beach 
C)  Wet 'n Wild 
D)  Six Flags

Question 12

Which of the following is the primary difference between club management and hotel management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clubs are used more frequently than hotels. 
B)  Hotels offer more services than clubs. 
C)  Club members feel more ownership of the property than hotel guests. 
D)  Hotels cost more to operate.

Question 13

The Special Olympics is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  for-profit recreation 
B)  commercial recreation 
C)  recreation for special populations 
D)  campus recreation

Question 14

What attraction features more than 700,000 exotic plants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Walt Disney World 
B)  The National Aquarium 
C)  San Diego Zoo 
D)  Hershey's

Question 15

Recreation offered to the public with an incentive of making a profit is

Accepted Answer

A)  the YMCA 
B)  a city club 
C)  commercial recreation 
D)  a fraternal club

Question 16

Aside from the hospitality employment areas (food, beverage and lodging), what other employment opportunities are there in the theme park industry?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aside from the hospitality employment areas (food,...

Question 17

Discuss the rationale behind the national park service. Do you think this concept has outlived its original mission?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the rationale behind the national park...

Question 18

Which theme park allows faculty members to intern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal Studios 
B)  Dolly World 
C)  Hershey's 
D)  Busch Gardens 
E)  Walt Disney World

Question 19

The first metropolitan park system was established in

Accepted Answer

A)  Boston in 1892 
B)  Philadelphia in 1869 
C)  Washington, D . C. in 1898 
D)  Baltimore in 1902

Question 20

Typical theme parks are Opryland and Disneyland, areas set aside just for

Accepted Answer

A)  music 
B)  shows 
C)  fun, rides, and recreation for families 
D)  refreshments 
E)  hotels

Exam 10: Recreation, Attractions, and Clubs