TAP CHAPTER 15 REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the difference between a travel agent and a travel planner? - Correct Answers -
A travel agent works for a company that brings travelers and the travel industries
suppliers together.
A travel planner does the same thing, but from home.
Why is passenger rail travel used less often in the U.S. than other countries? - Correct
Answers -Many Americans own their own personal cars.
What does frequency mean in the travel industry? - Correct Answers -It is the offering of
several departures daily or weekly by a carrier.
Why is it important to understand time zones when travelling by airplane? - Correct
Answers -You have to take the time zones into account so that you don't miss you flight
or have your family arrive at the airport at the wrong time.
How is the size of an airport measured? - Correct Answers -By the number of
passengers who depart and arrive at the airport.
What are two ways that travel agencies earn money? - Correct Answers -Commission
and service fees
What are the five W's of travel? - Correct Answers -Who is traveling?
What type of trip is it?
What mode(s) of transportation will be required?
When is the trip?
Where is the destination?
Why is the trip needed?
What are the two major segments of travel? - Correct Answers -Business travel and
leisure travel
What is the hidden cost of booking a trip without using a travel agent? - Correct
Answers -Time
Name the five major modes of transportation. - Correct Answers -Cars, rail travel, bus
travel, ferries, and air travel
AND ANSWERS
What is the difference between a travel agent and a travel planner? - Correct Answers -
A travel agent works for a company that brings travelers and the travel industries
suppliers together.
A travel planner does the same thing, but from home.
Why is passenger rail travel used less often in the U.S. than other countries? - Correct
Answers -Many Americans own their own personal cars.
What does frequency mean in the travel industry? - Correct Answers -It is the offering of
several departures daily or weekly by a carrier.
Why is it important to understand time zones when travelling by airplane? - Correct
Answers -You have to take the time zones into account so that you don't miss you flight
or have your family arrive at the airport at the wrong time.
How is the size of an airport measured? - Correct Answers -By the number of
passengers who depart and arrive at the airport.
What are two ways that travel agencies earn money? - Correct Answers -Commission
and service fees
What are the five W's of travel? - Correct Answers -Who is traveling?
What type of trip is it?
What mode(s) of transportation will be required?
When is the trip?
Where is the destination?
Why is the trip needed?
What are the two major segments of travel? - Correct Answers -Business travel and
leisure travel
What is the hidden cost of booking a trip without using a travel agent? - Correct
Answers -Time
Name the five major modes of transportation. - Correct Answers -Cars, rail travel, bus
travel, ferries, and air travel
