Energy and Electricity Quiz

What is the most expensive and commonly used source of energy within the hospitality industry?

• Electricity

• Gas

• Water

• Solar

What percentage of the utility costs of a property is the energy bill theoretically responsible for?

• 70%

• 30%

• 90%

• 50%

What type of current should be generated on the premises if needed?

• Alternate Current

• Direct Current

• Solar Current

• Wind Current

What is the frequency of the electric current for North American electric utilities?

• 60 hertz

• 50 hertz

• 70 hertz

• 30 hertz

What is the purpose of an emergency power system in a building?

• To reduce electricity bills

• To provide power during outages

• To save energy

• To provide extra lighting

What is the main purpose of revenue management in hotels?

• To manage demand

• To increase electricity prices

• To provide free electricity

• To reduce guestroom rates

What is the main issue that electronic equipment faces in terms of power quality?

• High voltage

• Harmonic distortion

• Low voltage

• Electrical noise

What is the main purpose of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit?

• To save energy

• To provide emergency power

• To increase electricity prices

• To reduce power consumption

What is the main reason for using emergency power systems in buildings?

• To provide extra lighting

• To save energy

• To provide power during outages

• To reduce electricity bills

What is the main concern when conducting maintenance activities near electrical wires?

• Electrical noise

• Unintended contact

• High voltage

• Low voltage