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A flight departs from Los Angeles (PST) at 10:00 AM on March 10 and lands in New York (EST) after 5 hours. What is the local arrival time in New York, considering DST starts on March 10?
10:00 AM PST is 1:00 PM EST. Adding 5 hours gives 6:00 PM EST. DST starts on March 10, so the time in New York has already moved forward.
You schedule a virtual meeting for 3:00 PM Central Time on November 3. Your colleague in Arizona joins an hour late. Why might this have happened?
Arizona does not observe DST
Explanation: Arizona stays on Mountain Standard Time year-round. During DST, Central Time is 2 hours ahead of Arizona, not 1.
A company based in Denver (MST) sets a conference call for 9:00 AM local time on July 15. What time should a participant in Boston (EST) join the call?
: Mountain Time is 2 hours behind Eastern Time. So 9:00 AM MST is 11:00 AM EST.
A live sports event starts at 8:00 PM Eastern Time on the second Sunday in March. What time should viewers in Seattle tune in?
Seattle is in Pacific Time, which is 3 hours behind Eastern Time. So 8:00 PM ET is 5:00 PM PT.
A traveler drives from El Paso, Texas (MST) to Austin, Texas (CST) in early April. If they leave at 9:00 AM, what time will it be in Austin when they arrive 8 hours later?
El Paso is 1 hour behind Austin. So 9:00 AM MST + 8 hours = 5:00 PM MST = 6:00 PM CST.
A clock in Chicago is set to automatically adjust for DST. What time will it show at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March?
Clocks spring forward at 2:00 AM, skipping to 3:00 AM.
A team in London schedules a call with a partner in San Francisco for 5:00 PM GMT on November 5. What time should the San Francisco team join, considering DST ends that day?
San Francisco is 8 hours behind GMT. 5:00 PM GMT = 9:00 AM PST (after DST ends).
A webinar is scheduled for 6:00 PM Eastern Time on the first Sunday in November. What time should someone in Phoenix, Arizona join?
Phoenix does not observe DST and aligns with Pacific Time during DST. 6:00 PM ET = 4:00 PM MT.
A package is shipped from Miami at 4:00 PM EST and takes 6 hours to reach Salt Lake City. What is the local time of arrival?
8:00 PM
Explanation: 4:00 PM EST + 6 hours = 10:00 PM EST = 8:00 PM MST.
A night shift worker in New York works from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. How many hours do they work on the night DST ends?
9 hours
Explanation: Clocks fall back at 2:00 AM, repeating the hour. So the shift includes an extra hour.
A train leaves Chicago at 11:00 PM CST on the night DST begins and arrives in Indianapolis (EST) 4 hours later. What is the local time of arrival?
4:00 AM
Explanation: 11:00 PM CST + 4 hours = 3:00 AM CST = 4:00 AM EST (1 hour ahead).
A calendar app fails to adjust for DST. A user in Boston schedules a 10:00 AM meeting on March 11. What time will it appear for a colleague in San Diego?
7:00 AM
Explanation: Boston is 3 hours ahead of San Diego. 10:00 AM EST = 7:00 AM PST.
You're on a ship that sails east from the southern tip of India. After several days, you reach the western coast of Australia. Which ocean have you been sailing across?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Arctic Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
Which of the following statements is incorrect based on the facts below?
A) The Amazon rainforest covers nearly one-third of South America.
B) The Sahara Desert makes up about a quarter of Africa’s land area.
C) Antarctica is the only continent with no permanent population.
D) Europe is the most populated continent in the world.
Europe is the most populated continent in the world.
Explanation:
While Europe is highly economically developed and home to the European Union, it is not the most populated continent. That title belongs to Asia, which holds about 60% of the world’s population. The other statements are accurate based on your provided facts
Which country is being described below?
C) United States
What are the regional headquaters of IATA
•Headquartered in Montreal, Canada with regional offices in Geneva, Switzerland; Dubai, UAE; Singapore; Miami, US; Johannesburg, South Africa.
Which of the following is not a direct benefit for an airline joining IATA?
A) International recognition and lobbying
B) Access to global training and services
C) Automatic increase in passenger traffic
D) Cost reduction through industry-wide initiatives
Correct Answer: ✅ C) Automatic increase in passenger traffic
Explanation:
While IATA membership provides recognition, training, cost-saving programs, and industry influence, it does not guarantee an increase in passenger traffic. That depends on the airline’s own operations, routes, and marketing strategies.
Which organization divides the world into three traffic conference areas (TC1, TC2, TC3) to simplify fare calculations and determine the safest, shortest, and fastest air routes?
A) ICAO
B) FAA
C) IATA
D) UNWTO
Explanation:
IATA divides the world into three Traffic Conference Areas:
A passenger books a flight from New York (USA) to Dubai (UAE) with a layover in London (UK). According to IATA Traffic Conference Areas, how many TC zones does this journey cross?
Correct Answer: ✅ B) 2
Explanation:
Which of the following cities is not in TC2?
A) Cairo
B) Dubai
C) Nairobi
D) Bangkok
Correct Answer: D) Bangkok
Explanation: Bangkok is in TC3 (APAC). The others are in TC2 (EMEA).
What inspired John Fentener van Vlissingen (JVV) to shift his company’s focus from real estate to business travel?
A) A decline in the real estate market in Atlanta
B) A partnership opportunity with a major airline
C) His own experiences while traveling for business
D) A government grant for travel startups
Correct Answer: C) His own experiences while traveling for business
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TSPM
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