CERTIFIED TRAVEL COUNSELOR EXAM
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A tour operator primarily is responsible for
A. issuing passports
B. packaging travel products
C. inspecting aircraft
D. selling airline tickets only
Rationale: Tour operators assemble and sell travel packages combining
components.
2. What documentation do U.S. citizens need for international travel?
A. Valid passport
B. Birth certificate only
C. Driver’s license
D. Work visa
Rationale: A passport is the core international travel document for U.S.
citizens.
3. Which industry organization administers the Certified Travel Counselor
credential?
A. IATA
B. ACTA
C. ASTA
D. TSA
Rationale: The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) offers the
CTC designation.
,4. A destination management company (DMC) specializes in
A. airfares
B. passport processing
C. ground services and local arrangements
D. corporate travel policy
Rationale: DMCs provide local logistics and specialized services at
destinations.
5. Which fare type allows changes but usually no refunds?
A. First class refundable
B. Restricted refundable
C. Nonrefundable
D. Award ticket
Rationale: Nonrefundable fares typically permit changes with penalties
but no refunds.
6. A stopover is
A. a missed flight
B. immigration processing
C. a planned break in travel over 24 hours (international)
D. a connecting flight under 4 hours
Rationale: Stopovers are extended breaks in the itinerary over specified
hours.
7. Which U.S. government agency oversees airline security?
A. FAA
B. TSA
C. DOT
D. DHS
Rationale: TSA manages security screening and related protocols.
8. When quoting airfares, how many decimals are used?
A. Two
B. None
C. One
, D. Three
Rationale: Airfares are whole numbers with no decimals in published
fares.
9. What is yield management?
A. Fuel efficiency plan
B. Pricing strategy to maximize revenue
C. Luggage handling method
D. Travel insurance benefit
Rationale: Yield management adjusts pricing based on demand and
capacity.
10.A visa is
A. a travel ticket
B. airline seat upgrade
C. permission to enter a country
D. hotel voucher
Rationale: Visas grant entry rights to foreign countries.
11.What is a Global Distribution System (GDS)?
A. Passport database
B. Computer network for travel bookings
C. Hotel guest list
D. Airline security list
Rationale: GDSs connect travel sellers to inventory for bookings.
12.The Schengen Area primarily involves
A. Asia travel
B. Europe without internal border controls
C. U.S.–Canada travel
D. Cruise zones
Rationale: Schengen allows passport-free travel within member countries.
13.A reconfirmation refers to
A. passport renewal
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A tour operator primarily is responsible for
A. issuing passports
B. packaging travel products
C. inspecting aircraft
D. selling airline tickets only
Rationale: Tour operators assemble and sell travel packages combining
components.
2. What documentation do U.S. citizens need for international travel?
A. Valid passport
B. Birth certificate only
C. Driver’s license
D. Work visa
Rationale: A passport is the core international travel document for U.S.
citizens.
3. Which industry organization administers the Certified Travel Counselor
credential?
A. IATA
B. ACTA
C. ASTA
D. TSA
Rationale: The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) offers the
CTC designation.
,4. A destination management company (DMC) specializes in
A. airfares
B. passport processing
C. ground services and local arrangements
D. corporate travel policy
Rationale: DMCs provide local logistics and specialized services at
destinations.
5. Which fare type allows changes but usually no refunds?
A. First class refundable
B. Restricted refundable
C. Nonrefundable
D. Award ticket
Rationale: Nonrefundable fares typically permit changes with penalties
but no refunds.
6. A stopover is
A. a missed flight
B. immigration processing
C. a planned break in travel over 24 hours (international)
D. a connecting flight under 4 hours
Rationale: Stopovers are extended breaks in the itinerary over specified
hours.
7. Which U.S. government agency oversees airline security?
A. FAA
B. TSA
C. DOT
D. DHS
Rationale: TSA manages security screening and related protocols.
8. When quoting airfares, how many decimals are used?
A. Two
B. None
C. One
, D. Three
Rationale: Airfares are whole numbers with no decimals in published
fares.
9. What is yield management?
A. Fuel efficiency plan
B. Pricing strategy to maximize revenue
C. Luggage handling method
D. Travel insurance benefit
Rationale: Yield management adjusts pricing based on demand and
capacity.
10.A visa is
A. a travel ticket
B. airline seat upgrade
C. permission to enter a country
D. hotel voucher
Rationale: Visas grant entry rights to foreign countries.
11.What is a Global Distribution System (GDS)?
A. Passport database
B. Computer network for travel bookings
C. Hotel guest list
D. Airline security list
Rationale: GDSs connect travel sellers to inventory for bookings.
12.The Schengen Area primarily involves
A. Asia travel
B. Europe without internal border controls
C. U.S.–Canada travel
D. Cruise zones
Rationale: Schengen allows passport-free travel within member countries.
13.A reconfirmation refers to
A. passport renewal
