Specialist Exam
Welcome to the Panama Tourism Authority’s Panama Specialist Program education examination. With the successful completion of this exam, you’ll become Panama Destination Specialist with all the tools and support necessary to promote and sell the destination of Panama and qualify to earn credit from The Travel Institute and Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors. All of the questions are based on material within this specialist program.
1. On what date did the U.S. transfer control of the Panama Canal to Panama? A. Dec. 13, 1998 B. Dec. 31, 1999 C. Dec. 13, 1999 D. Dec. 31, 1998 2. In what century did Panama cut its ties with Spain and join the Americas? A. 17th century B. 18th century C. 20th century D. 19th century 3. How many years did it take the U.S. to build the Panama Canal? A. 20 years B. 15 years C. 10 years D. 100 years 4. To date, which ship has paid the highest toll at the Panama Canal? A. Norwegian Pearl B. Coral Princess C. Oasis D. Disney Fantasy 5. Which indigenous group inhabit the San Blas Islands? A. Wounaan B. Guna C. Teribe D. Bugle
6. Which region is the most culturally rich? A. Azuero B. Darien C. Colon D. None of the above 7. Which park is located right in Panama City? A. Altos del Campana Park B. Omar Torrijos National Park C. Parque Natural Metropolitano D. Portobelo National Park 8. Which museum is scheduled to open in 2013-14? A. National Museum B. Bridge of Life Biodiversity Museum C. Panama Viejo Museum D. Museo del Canal Interoceanico 9. What is known as the oldest part of the Casco Antiguo in Panama City? A. San Felipe District B. Amador Plaza C. Cinta Costera D. Old Panama 10. In which year will the widening and deepening of the Panama Canal be completed? A. It’s already completed B. End of the decade C. 2014 D. 2013
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend April 2012