EAC Travel Management & Logistics 2

Question 1

What is a Travel Management Company (TMC) and how does it benefit an executive assistant?

Accepted Answer

A specialized firm that manages corporate travel bookings, negotiations, and 24/7 support, streamlining the booking process

Answer

TMCs provide centralized booking, negotiated rates, policy compliance tools, and round-the-clock traveler support, making the assistant's role more efficient.

Question 2

When an executive is traveling internationally and requires foreign currency, what is the most advisable approach for an executive assistant to recommend?

Accepted Answer

Advise obtaining currency from the bank before departure and keeping credit cards with no foreign transaction fees as backup

Answer

Exchanging currency at a bank before departure typically offers better exchange rates, and having no-foreign-transaction-fee credit cards provides a reliable backup.

Question 3

What does 'duty of care' mean in the context of corporate travel management?

Accepted Answer

An organization's legal and ethical responsibility to protect traveling employees from foreseeable risks

Answer

Duty of care requires organizations to take reasonable steps to ensure employee safety and well-being during business travel, including risk assessment and emergency support.

Question 4

What is the primary advantage of enrolling an executive in airline and hotel loyalty programs?

Accepted Answer

They provide upgrades, priority boarding, lounge access, and points that reduce future travel costs

Answer

Loyalty programs reward frequent business travel with upgrades and points that can offset future travel expenses and improve the executive's comfort.

Question 5

Which program allows pre-approved U.S. travelers to use expedited security screening lanes at participating airports?

Accepted Answer

TSA PreCheck

Answer

TSA PreCheck is the U.S. government program that allows vetted travelers to use dedicated expedited security lanes, saving significant time at the airport.

(EAC) Executive Assistant Certification Practice Test

(EAC) Executive Assistant Certification Practice Test

EAC Travel Management & Logistics 2