International Air Transport Association
(IATA) Travel and Tourism Certification
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1. What is the primary purpose of the International Air Transport
Association (IATA)?
A. To regulate airport security worldwide
B. To represent, lead, and serve the airline industry globally
C. To manage air traffic control systems internationally
D. To operate commercial airlines directly
B
IATA’s main role is to represent, support, and provide standards and
services to the global airline industry, including safety, efficiency, and
commercial cooperation among airlines.
2. Which document is essential for international air travel identification?
A. Driving license
B. National insurance card
,C. Passport
D. Birth certificate
C
A passport is the universally accepted travel document required for
identification and border control during international travel.
3. What does PNR stand for in airline reservations?
A. Passenger Name Record
B. Personal Navigation Record
C. Passenger Number Registry
D. Primary Network Routing
A
PNR refers to Passenger Name Record, which contains a passenger’s
booking details in airline reservation systems.
4. Which organization issues the IATA airline codes?
A. ICAO
B. WHO
C. WTO
D. UNWTO
A
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assigns airline
designator codes used globally for identification.
5. What is the standard validity period of most tourist visas?
A. 1 day
B. 1–6 months depending on country
C. 10 years fixed
D. Unlimited duration
,B
Tourist visa validity varies by country but typically ranges from a few
weeks to several months depending on immigration rules.
6. What is the function of a Global Distribution System (GDS)?
A. To manufacture aircraft
B. To distribute airline and travel service inventory
C. To regulate aviation laws
D. To control airport security systems
B
A GDS is used to distribute airline seats, hotel rooms, and travel services to
travel agents and booking platforms worldwide.
7. Which of the following is NOT a GDS?
A. Amadeus
B. Sabre
C. Galileo
D. Airbus
D
Airbus is an aircraft manufacturer, not a Global Distribution System used
for travel bookings.
8. What does “ETicket” stand for?
A. Electronic Ticket
B. Emergency Travel Ticket
C. Express Transit Ticket
D. External Transport Ticket
A
An electronic ticket (e-ticket) is a digital record of a passenger’s booking
stored in the airline’s system.
, 9. What is the main purpose of airport check-in?
A. To assign aircraft maintenance tasks
B. To verify passenger details and issue boarding pass
C. To fuel the aircraft
D. To clean the aircraft interior
B
Check-in confirms passenger identity, baggage details, and issues a
boarding pass for flight access.
10. What does “PNR locator” refer to?
A. Aircraft model number
B. Unique booking reference code
C. Airport runway identifier
D. Ticket price code
B
The PNR locator is a unique alphanumeric code used to retrieve a
passenger’s reservation details.
11. Which body sets international aviation safety standards?
A. IATA
B. ICAO
C. WHO
D. IMF
B
ICAO establishes global aviation safety, security, and operational standards
for civil aviation.
12. What is the main function of a travel agent?
(IATA) Travel and Tourism Certification
Exam Practice Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationale 2026 Q&A| Instant Download
1. What is the primary purpose of the International Air Transport
Association (IATA)?
A. To regulate airport security worldwide
B. To represent, lead, and serve the airline industry globally
C. To manage air traffic control systems internationally
D. To operate commercial airlines directly
B
IATA’s main role is to represent, support, and provide standards and
services to the global airline industry, including safety, efficiency, and
commercial cooperation among airlines.
2. Which document is essential for international air travel identification?
A. Driving license
B. National insurance card
,C. Passport
D. Birth certificate
C
A passport is the universally accepted travel document required for
identification and border control during international travel.
3. What does PNR stand for in airline reservations?
A. Passenger Name Record
B. Personal Navigation Record
C. Passenger Number Registry
D. Primary Network Routing
A
PNR refers to Passenger Name Record, which contains a passenger’s
booking details in airline reservation systems.
4. Which organization issues the IATA airline codes?
A. ICAO
B. WHO
C. WTO
D. UNWTO
A
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assigns airline
designator codes used globally for identification.
5. What is the standard validity period of most tourist visas?
A. 1 day
B. 1–6 months depending on country
C. 10 years fixed
D. Unlimited duration
,B
Tourist visa validity varies by country but typically ranges from a few
weeks to several months depending on immigration rules.
6. What is the function of a Global Distribution System (GDS)?
A. To manufacture aircraft
B. To distribute airline and travel service inventory
C. To regulate aviation laws
D. To control airport security systems
B
A GDS is used to distribute airline seats, hotel rooms, and travel services to
travel agents and booking platforms worldwide.
7. Which of the following is NOT a GDS?
A. Amadeus
B. Sabre
C. Galileo
D. Airbus
D
Airbus is an aircraft manufacturer, not a Global Distribution System used
for travel bookings.
8. What does “ETicket” stand for?
A. Electronic Ticket
B. Emergency Travel Ticket
C. Express Transit Ticket
D. External Transport Ticket
A
An electronic ticket (e-ticket) is a digital record of a passenger’s booking
stored in the airline’s system.
, 9. What is the main purpose of airport check-in?
A. To assign aircraft maintenance tasks
B. To verify passenger details and issue boarding pass
C. To fuel the aircraft
D. To clean the aircraft interior
B
Check-in confirms passenger identity, baggage details, and issues a
boarding pass for flight access.
10. What does “PNR locator” refer to?
A. Aircraft model number
B. Unique booking reference code
C. Airport runway identifier
D. Ticket price code
B
The PNR locator is a unique alphanumeric code used to retrieve a
passenger’s reservation details.
11. Which body sets international aviation safety standards?
A. IATA
B. ICAO
C. WHO
D. IMF
B
ICAO establishes global aviation safety, security, and operational standards
for civil aviation.
12. What is the main function of a travel agent?
