Here are some possible Grade 11 Term 1 Tourism questions based on the theme
"Tourism Sectors":
Section 1: Airports, Airlines, and Airport Operations
1. Name three major functions of an airport.
2. Explain the difference between a domestic flight and an international flight.
3. What are the roles of the following airport personnel:
o Air Traffic Controller
o Ground Staff
o Customs Officer
4. Describe the check-in process at an airport.
5. Why are boarding passes important in air travel?
Section 2: South Africa’s International and National Airports
6. List four major international airports in South Africa.
7. Name two national airports in South Africa and the provinces where they are
located.
8. What is the significance of OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa’s
tourism industry?
9. What is the difference between an international and a national airport?
10. How do national airports contribute to regional tourism?
Section 3: Airport and Aircraft Terminology
11. Define the following terms:
• Terminal
• Runway
• Boarding Gate
• Baggage Claim
12. What does "ETA" stand for, and why is it important for travelers?
13. Explain the purpose of an "air bridge" at an airport.
14. What is the difference between "direct flights" and "connecting flights"?
, 15. Why do some flights experience “turbulence”?
Section 4: Technology Used at Airports
16. How do self-service kiosks improve the check-in process?
17. What is the purpose of biometric scanning at airport security?
18. Name two ways in which airports use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve
efficiency.
19. How do e-tickets benefit both airlines and passengers?
20. Explain the role of RFID technology in baggage handling.
Section 5: The Tourist Bus Industry
21. What is the role of the tourist bus industry in tourism?
22. Name two advantages and two disadvantages of using tourist buses.
23. What is a hop-on-hop-off bus, and how does it benefit tourists?
24. Why do tour companies prefer using luxury coaches for long-distance travel?
25. What safety measures must be in place for tourist buses?
Section 6: The Tourist Train Industry
26. Name two famous luxury train services in South Africa.
27. What are the benefits of train travel compared to road travel?
28. How does the tourist train industry contribute to sustainable tourism?
29. What is the purpose of sleeper trains in tourism?
30. How do high-speed trains benefit tourists in other countries?
Section 7: The Gautrain
31. When was the Gautrain officially launched?
32. Name the three main routes of the Gautrain.
33. What makes the Gautrain different from other trains in South Africa?
34. How does the Gautrain help reduce road traffic congestion?
35. Explain how tourists can use the Gautrain to travel between OR Tambo Airport
and Johannesburg.
, Section 8: The Luxury Cruise Liner Industry
36. Name two international luxury cruise liner companies.
37. What are the advantages of traveling on a luxury cruise liner?
38. Why are cruise liners considered a form of all-inclusive tourism?
39. What are the environmental concerns related to cruise liners?
40. What is the difference between ocean cruises and river cruises?
Section 9: Car Rental
41. What are the advantages of renting a car while traveling?
42. Name three international car rental companies operating in South Africa.
43. Why do car rental companies require a valid driver's license and credit card
for rental?
44. What are the disadvantages of renting a car for tourists?
45. How does GPS technology help tourists using rental cars?
"Tourism Sectors":
Section 1: Airports, Airlines, and Airport Operations
1. Name three major functions of an airport.
2. Explain the difference between a domestic flight and an international flight.
3. What are the roles of the following airport personnel:
o Air Traffic Controller
o Ground Staff
o Customs Officer
4. Describe the check-in process at an airport.
5. Why are boarding passes important in air travel?
Section 2: South Africa’s International and National Airports
6. List four major international airports in South Africa.
7. Name two national airports in South Africa and the provinces where they are
located.
8. What is the significance of OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa’s
tourism industry?
9. What is the difference between an international and a national airport?
10. How do national airports contribute to regional tourism?
Section 3: Airport and Aircraft Terminology
11. Define the following terms:
• Terminal
• Runway
• Boarding Gate
• Baggage Claim
12. What does "ETA" stand for, and why is it important for travelers?
13. Explain the purpose of an "air bridge" at an airport.
14. What is the difference between "direct flights" and "connecting flights"?
, 15. Why do some flights experience “turbulence”?
Section 4: Technology Used at Airports
16. How do self-service kiosks improve the check-in process?
17. What is the purpose of biometric scanning at airport security?
18. Name two ways in which airports use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve
efficiency.
19. How do e-tickets benefit both airlines and passengers?
20. Explain the role of RFID technology in baggage handling.
Section 5: The Tourist Bus Industry
21. What is the role of the tourist bus industry in tourism?
22. Name two advantages and two disadvantages of using tourist buses.
23. What is a hop-on-hop-off bus, and how does it benefit tourists?
24. Why do tour companies prefer using luxury coaches for long-distance travel?
25. What safety measures must be in place for tourist buses?
Section 6: The Tourist Train Industry
26. Name two famous luxury train services in South Africa.
27. What are the benefits of train travel compared to road travel?
28. How does the tourist train industry contribute to sustainable tourism?
29. What is the purpose of sleeper trains in tourism?
30. How do high-speed trains benefit tourists in other countries?
Section 7: The Gautrain
31. When was the Gautrain officially launched?
32. Name the three main routes of the Gautrain.
33. What makes the Gautrain different from other trains in South Africa?
34. How does the Gautrain help reduce road traffic congestion?
35. Explain how tourists can use the Gautrain to travel between OR Tambo Airport
and Johannesburg.
, Section 8: The Luxury Cruise Liner Industry
36. Name two international luxury cruise liner companies.
37. What are the advantages of traveling on a luxury cruise liner?
38. Why are cruise liners considered a form of all-inclusive tourism?
39. What are the environmental concerns related to cruise liners?
40. What is the difference between ocean cruises and river cruises?
Section 9: Car Rental
41. What are the advantages of renting a car while traveling?
42. Name three international car rental companies operating in South Africa.
43. Why do car rental companies require a valid driver's license and credit card
for rental?
44. What are the disadvantages of renting a car for tourists?
45. How does GPS technology help tourists using rental cars?
