TEST CODE 02146020

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CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®

TOURISM

SPECIMEN PAPER

Unit 1  Paper 02

2 hours 30 minutes

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This paper consists of TWO Sections and SIX questions.

2. Answer ALL questions.
3. All answers MUST be written in the answer booklet provided.
4. Begin EACH question on a separate page.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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SECTION A

Answer ALL questions.

1. (a) (i) Define the term 'tourism'. [2 marks]

(ii) List THREE classifications of tourists. [3 marks]

(b) Identify FOUR factors that have led to the emergence of international tourism.
[4 marks]

(c) Describe TWO pull factors that drive the demand for Caribbean tourism.
[6 marks]

Total 15 marks

2. (a) Explain what is meant by the term ‘economic impact of tourism’. [3 marks]

(b) Outline THREE negative economic impact of tourism. [6 marks]

(c) Describe TWO economic benefits of tourism to local communities. [6 marks]

Total 15 marks

3. (a) (i) Identify TWO positive environmental impacts of tourism. [2 marks]

(ii) Identify ONE negative environmental impact of tourism. [1 mark]

(b) Describe TWO tools that are used to assist destinations in measuring
progress towards sustainable tourism. [6 marks]

(c) (i) Define the term ‘carrying capacity’. [2 marks]

(ii) Outline TWO reasons why carrying capacity is important to tourism

stakeholders. [4 marks]

Total 15 marks

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SECTION B

Answer ALL questions.

4. Outline THREE issues which affect tourism and discuss ONE way in which
each issue may be resolved.
[15 marks]

5. Discuss THREE ways in which governments can facilitate inter-sectoral linkages

between tourism and other sectors. [15 marks]

6. Discuss THREE challenges that impact the implementation of sustainable

tourism in businesses and destinations. [15 marks]

END OF TEST

IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS TEST.

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