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Catering Management Midterm Exam

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This a type of catering wherein all the required food service tasks and functions are done at the caterer's own facility.

a)

Off-premise Catering

b)

On-premise Catering

c)

Corporate Catering

d)

Social Catering

2.

A type of catering wherein the caterer brings the other facilities and equipment for food production transport and service.

a)

Off-premise Catering

b)

On-premise Catering

c)

Corporate Catering

d)

Social Catering

3.

This is a type of catering that provides food related services to students, faculty, admin and guest.

a)

Hospital Catering

b)

Supermarket Catering

c)

University or College Catering

d)

Mobile Catering

4.

Which of the following are found in the commercial segment of catering services?

a)

Independent Caterer's

b)

College and University Caterer's

c)

Healthcare

d)

Diplomatic functions

5.

Which of the following are found in the non-commercial segment of catering services?

a)

School Caterer's

b)

Hotel Caterer's

c)

Restaurant/ Catering Firms

d)

Home-based Caterer's

6.

This is character of the caterer that is held by a customer.

a)

Patience

b)

Obedience

c)

Reputation

d)

Punctuality

7.

It provides items that can be picked up and taken home or to another location.

a)

Hospital Catering

b)

Supermarket Catering

c)

University or College Catering

d)

Mobile Catering

8.

It employs one or a fleet of trucks to support an assortment of foo and beverage for customers located at diverse locations.

a)

Hospital Catering

b)

Supermarket Catering

c)

University Catering

d)

Mobile Catering

9.

Its financial goals include a profit gained from revenue minus expenses.

a)

Non-commercial Segment

b)

Commercial Segment

c)

Military Segment

d)

Diplomatic Segment

10.

A catering segment not for profit operations, it operates on a break-even basis were revenue equals expenses.

a)

Military Segment

b)

Diplomatic function

c)

Non-commercial Segment

d)

Commercial Segment

11.

It is a pre-arranged service of foo and drinks to clients for different occasions.

a)

Dining

b)

Forecasting

c)

Planning

d)

Catering

12.

The process of forming the organization so each assigned tasks can achieve the stated objective.

a)

Planning

b)

Operations on tasks

c)

Event Organization

d)

Controlling

13.

The process of detailing and outlining all tasks required to accomplish the objective.

a)

Planning

b)

Operations on tasks

c)

Event organization

d)

Controlling

14.

The process of assigning tasks to catering staff for execution.

a)

Planning

b)

Operations on Tasks

c)

Event Organization

d)

Controlling

15.

This function ensures the effective and efficient use of the caterer's resources in providing service to accomplish goals.

a)

Planning

b)

Operations on tasks

c)

Event Organization

d)

Controlling

16.

This is a financial, tactical, single-use plan to set the parameters for each event.

a)

Menu

b)

Location

c)

Budget

d)

Labor requirements

17.

List of prepared dishes of food made available to a client.

a)

Location

b)

Menu

c)

Budget

d)

Labor requirement

18.

A menu that offers choices in each course where item is individually priced.

a)

Set Menu

b)

A la Carte Menu

c)

Cycle Menu

d)

Table d' Hote Menu

19.

A menu that offers choices that is available for a particular day only.

a)

A la Carte Menu

b)

Cart du Jour Menu

c)

Cycle Menu

d)

Degustation Menu

20.

A menu that offers set item pre-arranged by the host.

a)

Set Menu

b)

A la carte Menu

c)

Cycle Menu

d)

Table d' Hotel Menu

21.

A menu that offers a tasting list with a range of items that are usually specialties of the house which are served in small portion size.

a)

Cart du Jour Menu

b)

Degustation Menu

c)

Set Menu

d)

Cycle Menu

22.

The First catering management function.

a)

Controlling the budget

b)

Implementation

c)

Formulation of catering plan

d)

Creating" what if" scenarios

23.

It is the transfer of harmful microorganisms from one item of food to another.

a)

Pollution

b)

Contamination

c)

Cross-contamination

d)

Transmission

24.

This is the development and application of safety measures for public health.

a)

Sanitation

b)

Cleanliness

c)

Transmissions

d)

Inspection

25.

Glasses and utensils that have not been properly washed is an example of:

a)

Physical damage

b)

Adhering foodstuff

c)

Cleanliness of eating items

d)

Discoloration

26.

A crack of chip on a cup is an example of this visible soil.

a)

Physical Damage

b)

Adhering foodstuff

c)

Stain

d)

Discoloration

27.

A group of menus which are rotated on a set cycle.

a)

Set Menu

b)

A la Carte Menu

c)

Cart du Jour Menu

d)

Cycle Menu

28.

It offers some choices of food and is charged at a fixed price per pax for the whole menu.

a)

Set Menu

b)

A la Carte Menu

c)

Table d' Hote Menu

d)

Cart du Jour Menu

29.

A Function of Catering which are based on the menu service requirements, type and location, and special needs of client.

a)

Organizing the Event

b)

Implementing

c)

Legal Issues

d)

Equipment

30.

It ensures that the basics are covered to protect one's livelihood such as creation of a team to do routine safety checks, equipment procedures to ensure proper compliance with HACCP standards.

a)

Controlling

b)

Operations Executions of Task

c)

Insurance and legal issues

d)

Implementing

31.

The specific plan that tells a caterer to use exact ingredients to prepare certain foods.

a)

Menu

b)

Standardized Recipe

c)

Specifications

d)

Blueprint

32.

This is essential for a caterer to determine project quantities needed in the purchase of ingredients.

a)

Recipe Quantification

b)

Recipe Testing

c)

Recipe Creation

d)

Recipe development

33.

This is a menu item unique to a specific caterer.

a)

Base Recipe

b)

Signature Recipe

c)

Basic Menu

d)

Basic Recipe

34.

A continuous task to respond to changing consumer trends and taste.

a)

Recipe Quantification

b)

Recipe Testing

c)

Recipe Creation

d)

Recipe Development

35.

This is a costing component that includes all food related purchases required to produce completed menu items.

a)

Overhead Cost

b)

Labor Cost

c)

Food and Beverage Cost

d)

Profit

36.

The fund remains after all costs have been paid from revenue.

a)

Overhead Cost

b)

Labor Cost

c)

Food and Beverage Cost

d)

Profit

37.

This allows the customer to build their menu according to individual taste and budget.

a)

Fixed price Menu

b)

Mixed Pricing

c)

Individual course pricing

d)

Actual Cost Pricing

38.

This allows menu items to be changed without affecting the food cost percentage and selling price.

a)

Fixed price menu pricing

b)

Mixed pricing

c)

Individual Cost pricing

d)

Actual Cost pricing

39.

This is a list of descriptions of exact products needed in the operation.

a)

Menu

b)

Specification

c)

Recipe

d)

Budget

40.

It is the difference between the menu price of an item and its food cost.

a)

Food Cost Percentage Method

b)

Factor Pricing Method

c)

  Actual Cost Method

d)

Contribution to profit Method

41.

TRUE OR FALSE: Standardized recipe helps deter the use of the kitchen personnel's own cooking styles, making sure that the items to be produced is according to a predetermined standard.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

TRUE OR FALSE: Physical, mechanical and financial catering activities are tasks done in the front-of-the-house areas of the catering operations.

a)
FALSE
b)
TRUE
43.

TRUE OR FALSE: A standard recipe produces a standard yield designed to produce a specific amount of food expressed in portion size, volume or weight.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

44.

TRUE OR FALSE: In a conversion factor method, the new yield would refer to the number of participants that will be served by the standardized recipe.

a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
45.

TRUE OR FALSE: To be able to offer a meal at a modest price, the caterer should consider using low-cost ingredients without sacrificing the quality of the dishes.

a)
FALSE
b)
TRUE
46.

TRUE OR FALSE: Overhead costs are cost associated with labor including benefits, taxes, wages, meals and uniform.

a)
FALSE
b)
TRUE
47.

TRUE OR FALSE: Variable costs are a combination of fixed costs and total costs.

a)
FALSE
b)

TRUE

48.

TRUE OR FALSE: A useful working rule with regard to the cost of food for a meal is to see that food cost does not exceed the 50 percent target of the selling price.

a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
49.

TRUE OR FALSE: Food Cost percentage method allows management to identify how much money is available for food cost once the selling price and food cost percentage are set-up.

a)
FALSE
b)
TRUE
50.

TRUE OR FALSE: Break-even analysis is a method of identifying how much revenue must be generated before an operation begins to make profit.

a)

FALSE

b)
TRUE
51.

TRUE OR FALSE: Dual Restaurant Catering operations provide food service to support professional. Business and social activities of a large group of people.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

52.

TRUE OR FALSE: Word of mouth advertising is the end result of recommendation from a satisfied client to others.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

53.

TRUE OR FALSE: The catering plan helps the caterer identify objectives derived from the mission statement.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

54.

TRUE OR FALSE: Understanding insurance and legal issues in the catering operation ensure the basics in protecting one's livelihood, and ensure proper compliance with HACCP standards.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

55.

TRUE OR FALSE: Financial objectives are developed by the caterer specific to client's needs and wants, and the goal is to exceed these objectives.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

56.

Compute the conversion factor when the desired number of yields is 50 and the standard yield is 6.8

(a)  

57.

Compute the conversion factor. If the new yield is 60 and the old yield is 4, find the conversion factor.

(a)  

58.

A standard recipe has a standard yield of 6 and the desired number of yields is 50. Compute the adjusted amount of each ingredient for the new yield: Find the adjusted amount of the baby back ribs that uses 1.5kg in standard recipe.

(a)  

59.

A standard recipe has a standard yield of 6 and the desired number of yields is 50. Compute the adjusted amount of each ingredient for the new yield: Find the adjusted amount of soy sauce that uses 125ml in the standard recipe.

(a)  

60.

A standard recipe has a standard yield of 6 and the desired number of yields is 50. Compute the adjusted amount of each ingredient for the new yield: Find the adjusted amount of catsup that uses 62.5ml in the standard recipe.

(a)  

61.

A standard recipe has a standard yield of 6 and the desired number of yields is 50. Compute the adjusted amount of each ingredient for the new yield: Find the adjusted number of garlic that uses 10gm in the standard recipe.

(a)  

62.

Find the Food Cost Percentage if the total cost is P18.00 and the selling price is P50.00.

(a)  

63.

Find the selling price if the total cost is P15.00 and the Food Cost Percentage is 37.5%.

(a)  

64.

Find the selling price if the total cost is P12.00 and the Food Cost Percentage is 40%.

(a)  

65.

Find the total cost if the selling price is P50.00 and the Food Cost Percentage is 35%.

(a)