Introduction

People submitting their application for the Tourist Guide Licence on or after 1 September 2022 are required to fulfil the CPD requirement which is only considered complied with if all courses or activities are completed within the validity period of the tourist guide licence. In other words, completion of courses or activities while the licence has already expired will not be accepted.

Objectives

‘Knowledge on Hong Kong’ Quiz, which is one of the three elements of the Continuing Professional Development Scheme specified by the Travel Industry Authority for Tourist Guides, aims to help the licenced tourist guides to consolidate and update their knowledge on Hong Kong. Tourist guides must pass this quiz before renewing their licence. 

Examination Format

The Quiz contains 40 multiple-choice questions. The duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Candidates may choose the test paper in Chinese or English.

Syllabus

All the questions are taken from the “Knowledge on Hong Kong Quiz - Revision Notes” which will be e-mailed to the candidates once their applications are accepted.  

Scores

Each question paper contains 40 questions. Candidates must answer at least 32 questions correctly in order to pass the Quiz.

Fee

Quiz fee：HK$200.

Enquiries on examination arrangements

A maximum of 25 people is limited for each ‘Knowledge on Hong Kong’ Quiz, The TIC Training Centre is located at Room 1809, 18th Floor, Fortress Tower, 250 King’s Road, North Point, Hong Kong.

The Quiz timetable will be changed in light of the real time public health situation and the relevant anti-epidemic measures.

Quiz result will by released within 4-6 weeks after the quiz. Candidates will by notified of their quiz results by email.

Arrangement for absence of quiz*

Absence will be regarded as giving up the quiz and are required to submit a new application and fees for a re-sit.

Candidates who cannot sit the quiz must inform the TIC seven working day before the quiz date by phone or e-mail. Any postponement of quiz will be required an administration fee. The new quiz will be arranged within six months according to previous quiz.

Candidates who cannot sit the quiz for urgent public health considerations must inform the TIC one working day before the quiz date by phone or e-mail. Any postponement of quiz will be required an administration fee. The new quiz will be arranged within two months according to previous quiz.

Request for quiz postponement will not be accepted for other personal reasons.

*Remarks：

Candidates who are late after the published starting time of quiz will be regarded as giving up the quiz and will NOT be permitted to enter the quiz venue.

Administration Fee for amendment of quiz date: HK$100

• Once an application is accepted, the candidate will receive by e-mail a set of ‘Important Notes to Candidates’ and ‘Knowledge on Hong Kong Quiz – Revision Notes’ for preparation for the Quiz. No refund will be made after the acceptance of application.
• Should an application be rejected or the Quiz be full or cancelled, the fee (if paid) will be returned in the form of a cheque by post.
• Should an applicant not receive a set of ‘Important Notes to Candidates’ and ‘Knowledge on Hong Kong Quiz – Revision Notes’ for preparation for the Quiz ONE WEEK after received the notice of enrolment, please contact the TIC Industry Training Department on 2807-1199.