TAP Test Chapter 3 Using
Technology
Amadeus - ANSWERSOne of the 4 major GDS systems. Originated by Four European Airlines
Apollo - ANSWERSA computer reservation reservation system owned by United Airlines (AKA
Galileo outside of US and Japan)
bricks and clicks agency - ANSWERSa travel agency with a merketing plan that calls for using
both a Web site and a physical location as points of sale
browser - ANSWERSsoftware that provides access to material on the internet
command interface - ANSWERSa system of communication with a computer and a user in which
the user types commands, or memorized strings of keystrokes
computer reservation system (CRS) - ANSWERSis an electronic system that links distributors and
suppliers to a centralized database and is set up for making reservations (Now called Global
Distribution System or GDS)
database - ANSWERSan organized collection of data
direct link - ANSWERSA seamless flow of information between a distant computer and a
computer reservation system
electronic reading device - ANSWERSLightweight, portable electronic tablet with large storage
capacity for downloading and reading books and periodicals.
Technology
Amadeus - ANSWERSOne of the 4 major GDS systems. Originated by Four European Airlines
Apollo - ANSWERSA computer reservation reservation system owned by United Airlines (AKA
Galileo outside of US and Japan)
bricks and clicks agency - ANSWERSa travel agency with a merketing plan that calls for using
both a Web site and a physical location as points of sale
browser - ANSWERSsoftware that provides access to material on the internet
command interface - ANSWERSa system of communication with a computer and a user in which
the user types commands, or memorized strings of keystrokes
computer reservation system (CRS) - ANSWERSis an electronic system that links distributors and
suppliers to a centralized database and is set up for making reservations (Now called Global
Distribution System or GDS)
database - ANSWERSan organized collection of data
direct link - ANSWERSA seamless flow of information between a distant computer and a
computer reservation system
electronic reading device - ANSWERSLightweight, portable electronic tablet with large storage
capacity for downloading and reading books and periodicals.
