EAC Travel Management & Logistics

Question 1

When booking international travel for an executive, which document should the assistant verify is valid for at least six months beyond the return date?

Accepted Answer

Passport

Answer

Most countries require a passport to be valid for at least six months beyond the traveler's planned departure date from that country.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a corporate travel policy?

Accepted Answer

To ensure consistent, cost-effective travel decisions that align with company guidelines

Answer

A corporate travel policy establishes standardized procedures and spending limits to ensure travel decisions are consistent, cost-effective, and compliant with company guidelines.

Question 3

When preparing a comprehensive travel itinerary for an executive, which element is most critical to include?

Accepted Answer

Flight numbers, confirmation codes, hotel addresses, and meeting details with contact information

Answer

A comprehensive travel itinerary must include all logistics—flight details, confirmation codes, accommodations, and meeting specifics—so the executive has everything needed in one document.

Question 4

An executive's flight is cancelled while they are traveling. What is the executive assistant's best immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Contact the airline and travel management company simultaneously to rebook the executive on the next available flight

Answer

Proactively contacting the airline and travel management company simultaneously maximizes rebooking options and minimizes the executive's delay.

Question 5

What is the recommended practice for managing time zone differences when scheduling international executive travel?

Accepted Answer

Convert all meeting times to both local and destination time zones and note both clearly in the itinerary

Answer

Listing both home and destination time zones in the itinerary prevents confusion and ensures the executive arrives at meetings on time.

(EAC) Executive Assistant Certification Practice Test

(EAC) Executive Assistant Certification Practice Test

EAC Travel Management & Logistics