Food & Beverage Cost Control 2025-03 MCQ

What is the primary purpose of operating controls in a food service operation?

•     To reduce customer complaints 

•       To improve food presentation 

•       To monitor and control costs 

•      To increase the size of the menu 

Which of the following is a basic management control system in food service?

•       Inventory control system 

•       Recipe analysis system 

•      Marketing campaign system 

•     Event planning system 

What is an example of a primary source of information required to manage a food service operation?

• Employee schedules

• Financial statements

• Health inspection reports

• Supplier contracts

What is a common cause of excessive costs in food service operations?

    

• Serving oversized drinks
• Over portioning food items
• Implementing a loyalty program
• Using frozen ingredients

Why are standardized recipes important in food service operations?

 

• They make it easier to serve larger portions.
• They ensure consistent quality and portion sizes.
• They increase food waste in the kitchen.
• They allow for unlimited ingredient substitutions.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Rights of purchasing? 

• Right Timing
• Right Quantity
• Right Supplier
• Right Inventory

 The "Right Time" in purchasing refers to: 

• Timely delivery to match production schedules
• Ordering supplies in bulk without a schedule
• Purchasing items at a discount
• Deliveries made only in the evening

The Which is a key advantage of the "make" decision in a make-or-buy analysis? 

• Improved control over product quality
• Longer delivery times
• Increased dependency on suppliers
• Higher production costs

 In the Cycle of Control, which function of purchasing ensures operational accountability? 

• Vendor selection
• Periodic audits
• Specification writing
• Invoice matching

What key aspect connects purchasing to the control process in operations? 

• Effective supplier relationships 

• Correct preparation of requisitions 

• Recording inventory movement 

• All of the above