Quiz on Managing Equipment, Supplies & Preparing Budgets

What is the term used to describe the stocks of purchased operating supplies, equipment, and other items held for future use in housekeeping operations?

• Par stock

• Non-recycled inventory

• Recycled inventory

• Inventory

What does 'Par stock' refer to in the hotel industry?

• The total inventory value

• The maximum level of supplies

• The minimum level of supplies

• The average level of supplies

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of inventory control?

• Increases storage space

• Facilitates cost accounting activities

• Avoids duplication in ordering of stock

• Reduces the risk of loss

What is the purpose of maintaining a minimum quantity in inventory?

• To ensure maximum stock levels

• To prevent stockouts

• To promote over-stocking

• To increase carrying costs

Which inventory control method involves a continuous record of all purchases and issued items?

• FIFO

• Perpetual Inventory System

• Physical Inventory

• LIFO

What does FIFO stand for in inventory management?

• First In, Final Out

• First In, First Out

• Final In, First Out

• First In, Fast Out

Which of the following is an example of non-recycled inventory?

• Vacuum cleaners

• Guestroom supplies

• Linens

• Room attendant carts

What is the role of auditing in inventory control?

• To increase stock levels

• To eliminate the need for inventory

• To know the exact stock of supplies

• To promote over-stocking

What is the main objective of optimizing resource utilization in housekeeping inventory control?

• To promote excessive stock

• To increase inventory holding costs

• To minimize waste

• To reduce guest satisfaction

Which of the following is a technique used for controlling stocks in the housekeeping department?

• Last In, Last Out

• First In, First Out

• Static Inventory

• Random Sampling