AnswersCAREER EXPLORATION B LABHospitality and Tourism Education and Qualifications

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Which task is common to both restaurant and lodging workers, but not to recreation workers?

A
handling money
B
taking reservations
C
motivating and teaching
D
preparing food and drink
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What are common qualifications needed for Hospitality and Tourism careers? Check all that apply.professional appearance and behaviorcomputer and telephone skillsknowledge of food and lodgingexpertise in management and leadershipability to handle multiple tasks at onceaccuracy and attention to detail

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professional appearance and behavior
B
computer and telephone skills
C
knowledge of food and lodging
D
expertise in management and leadership
E
ability to handle multiple tasks at once
F
accuracy and attention to detail
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Why are jobs at food stands and restaurants good for college students?

A
These jobs are in short supply, are full time, and require a specific skill set.
B
These jobs are easy to get, are long term, and require on-the-job training.
C
These jobs are hard to get, are short term, and offer a flexible schedule.
D
These jobs are plentiful, part time, and short term.
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Employers hiring for entry-level positions in Hospitality and Tourism expect workers to

A
learn the required skills after they start.
B
have the required skills before they start.
C
acquire the necessary skills through education.
D
have basic skills required to do the job.
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Bobby wants to manage a chain of high-end restaurants. Which educational path will most likely lead to his success?

A
He should enroll in a graduate program in hospitality management and seek a job or internship at a restaurant.
B
He should enroll in an associate program for marketing and seek a job or internship at a restaurant.
C
He should enroll in a bachelor’s degree program in hospitality management and seek a job or internship at a restaurant.
D
He should enroll in culinary and bartending programs and seek a job or internship at a restaurant.
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Which tasks do travel agents and hotel concierges have in common?

A
They both recommend where to eat and handle personal services for tourists.
B
They both process payments and book travel packages for tourists.
C
They both make reservations and provide information for tourists.
D
They both recommend unusual spots to visit and book tour guides for tourists.
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A group of French tourists were touring the Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC. Which workers in the Smithsonian would the French tourists most likely need?

A
an interpreter and a tour guide
B
a chef and a travel agent
C
a hotel manager and a ticket taker
D
an event planner and an airport worker
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Aiken is in his first year of college. He wants to become a hotel manager. What should he do to help prepare for this career?

A
try to get an internship
B
build his physical strength
C
learn how to operate equipment
D
go to culinary school
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Four finalists have been selected for a job as a travel agent. Which candidate will most likely get the job?

A
Daniel, who has an associate’s degree in hospitality and tourism management and has traveled around the world for recreational purposes.
B
Susan, who has a certificate in reservation systems used by travel agencies and has completed a six-month internship at a travel agency.
C
Robert, who has a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management and has completed a six-month internship at a travel agency.
D
Stephanie, who has a high school diploma, experience traveling, and has worked as a part-time assistant at a local travel agency for three years.
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Ed and Ethel own a bed and breakfast. How might their duties differ from that of Mark, the director of a large hotel in the city?

A
Ed and Ethel hire employees to take reservations, clean rooms, and make breakfast, while Mark handles these tasks by himself.
B
Ed and Ethel likely have a maintenance man to handle problems, while Mark would perform maintenance by himself.
C
Ed and Ethel take reservations, clean rooms, and make breakfast, while Mark delegates these tasks to several hotel workers.
D
Ed and Ethel organize activities and plan day trips for customers, while Mark makes financial and hiring decisions.
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Which is true of lodging employers of major hotel chains?

A
They tend to have a low turnover rate.
B
They tend to promote employees from within the company.
C
They tend to hire new employees every one or two months.
D
They tend to be small, family-owned businesses.
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Adrianna completed an internship as a front-desk clerk at a busy hotel where she answered phones and interacted with guests. For which job is she best qualified?

A
a lifeguard at a water park visited by thousands of families each year
B
a hostess at a night club visited by thousands of people each year
C
a chef at a high-end restaurant visited by thousands of people each year
D
a director of a traveling carnival visited by thousands of people each year
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MGM Grand announces plans to open a new casino with a hotel. Workers hired for this new business would specialize in

A
Food Services and Travel and Tourism.
B
Lodging and Recreation and Amusement.
C
Lodging and Travel and Tourism.
D
Food Services and Recreation and Amusement.
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Which workers are required to handle money as part of their job qualifications?

A
casino and hotel clerks
B
chefs and bartenders
C
tour guides and travel agents
D
maids and hostesses

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