Senior Exit Exam: Recreation & Attraction – Flashcards
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The Magic Kingdom has seven lands for guests to explore, which of the following is not one of those seven lands?
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Animal Kingdom
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The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 was a response to
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Congress feeling they might lose control over tribal gaming
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Six Flags has a licensing agreement with ________ and ________ which allows for characters such as Superman and Bugs Bunny to wander through the park and interact with guests
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DC Comics; Warner Bros
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The fastest growing sector of casino gaming in the U.S. can be found
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on tribal reservations
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The world's largest hotel and casino is the
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MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
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An example of a professional club would be
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the National Press Club
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Which company originally opened its theme park for employees to relax and have fun when they were not on the job?
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Hershey's
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Theme park safety is very important and all safety inspectors must be certified through the
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National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials
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The two top favorite U.S. vacation destinations are
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Las Vegas, NV and Orlando, FL
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The three different types of gaming as defined by the IGRA include all of the following except
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gaming which consists of charitable gaming played to raise money for charities and causes
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By definition, social gamblers
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are interested in combining gambling with many other activities
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In addition to providing educational opportunities, Sea World Parks and Entertainment Corporation is also active with
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conservation, research and wildlife assistance worldwide
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________ is considered the first major water park in the U.S
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Wet 'n Wild
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When joining a country club, a potential member may be required to pay ________ fee which may be refundable when the member resigns.
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an initiation fee
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Many of the most well-known parks in the U.S. are located in
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Florida
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The typical gaming guest exhibits all of the characteristics except
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high school education
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The largest independent theme park in the United States is
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Knott's Berry Farm
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The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for all of the following except
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food service at the greens and fairways
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Casino gambling was authorized in New Jersey by the
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Casino Control Act
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The secretary of the club is responsible for:
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recording minutes of meetings and taking care of club related correspondence
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The gangster best known for opening the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is
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Benjamin Siegelbaum
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Which theme park is the official home of the Peanuts© characters?
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Knott's Berry Farm
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The handle refers to
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the total amount bet
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The internal management structure of a club is governed by the:
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Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
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Which of the following is NOT a Disney theme park?
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Wild Kingdom
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A key factor in Universal Studio's success is:
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it's ability to adapt movies into thrill rides
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The two major themes of Epcot Center are
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Future World and World Showcase
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The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland, founded in 1758 is recognized as the
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first golf club
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Walt Disney World, in Florida, is composed of how many major theme parks?
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4
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On average, what percent of total revenues do casino gaming companies pay in taxes?
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12
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The origins of gambling
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is unknown
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Cruises to nowhere refer to:
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part of a cruise vacation where gaming and entertainment on-board ship are the main attraction
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A club house, golf course, banquet facilities, swimming pool, bars and restaurants are characteristic of which type of club?
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Country club
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Places where members gather for social, recreational, professional or fraternal reasons are called:
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private clubs
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One of the oldest and greenest amusement parks in the world is
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Tivoli Gardens
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A new feature being offered in some athletic clubs is:
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an Executive workout
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The biggest public festival in the world is
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Munich Oktoberfest
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Gaming revenue is produced from:
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casino win
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Universal Studios theme parks are located in all of the following countries except
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Brazil
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With regards to country clubs, the type of membership that allows members to use all of the facilities except the golf course is:
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a social membership
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Fraternal clubs include
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Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks, and Shriners
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With the growth of the gaming entertainment industry, the need for trained dealers has increased dramatically, future dealers learn their trade in all of the following ways except:
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first hand experience playing at the gaming table
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Founded in 1957, Dallas based ClubCorp is the world leader in delivering
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premier golf, private club, and resort experiences
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The main difference between club management and hotel management is:
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the emotional attachment of the club guests is much stronger than that of hotel guests and club guests feel as if they are part owners
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The gaming entertainment Industry is beneficial to the government due to
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tax revenue
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A theme park designed to focus on Florida's animals in their native habitat is
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Gatorland
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Dollywood is a regional theme park that opened in 1961 and is located in
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Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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With country clubs, the type of membership that enables members to use all the facilities all the time is a:
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full membership
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A place where people can go to enjoy not only gambling but also find a hotel room, food and beverage, retail shops, entertainment or even a spa, is called
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the casino industry
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One of the best ways to get involved in the theme park industry, if you are interested in that career field, is to:
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get an internship or work in a theme park part time during the school year
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The world's biggest casino operator is
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Harrah's and Caesar's Entertainment
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Gaming entertainment is the business of hospitality and entertainment with a core strength of
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casino gaming
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The theme of the Sea World parks is based on:
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creatures of the sea
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The first animated film to feature Mickey Mouse was
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Steamboat Willie
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The person credited with transforming Las Vegas from a gambling venue for adults into a world class resort and convention destination is
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Steve Wynn
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One purpose of the Club Manager's Association of America is to
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advance club management through professional development
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All of the following are basic sustainable golf course practices except
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installing high wattage lighting on the driving range
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Gaming operations staff includes slot machine technicians who are often responsible for up to ________ machines
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40
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One of the first forms of gambling was
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dice throwing
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The treasurer of the club is responsible for
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providing advice on financial matters, preparing budgets and control systems
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Event tourism is a relatively new term defined as the systematic planning, development and marketing of
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festivals
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The largest movie studio and theme park is?
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Universal Studios Orlando
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One of the worlds largest and most respected hotel and gaming companies is
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MGM Mirage
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The oldest social club in America is thought to be
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the Fish House in Philadelphia
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A key element in planning for theme park management is
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staffing
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A public gambling house was legalized for the first time in 1626 in
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Venice, Italy
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The type of club that is predominantly business oriented is a
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city club
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Clubs that are owned by corporations or individuals are
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proprietary
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The club member or official who is the leader in policy making is the
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Club President
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Clubs that operate on a for profit based are known as
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proprietary clubs
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Which company has earned the title of "World's Largest Regional Theme Park Company?
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Six Flags
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The gaming industry has grown from just two jurisdictions in 1976 to some form of legal gambling in all but ________ states
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two
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Currently, only two states do not permit some form of gambling, they are
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Hawaii and Utah
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The core competencies of the general manager of a club include all of the following except
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maintaining membership in the local chamber of commerce
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From the early 1940's to until 1976, what city had a virtual monopoly on the gaming entertainment business?
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Las Vegas
