ACC ACC Budget & Resource Management 2

Question 1

When ordering activity supplies, an activity consultant should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Items that serve the highest number of residents across multiple programs

Answer

Prioritizing versatile supplies that serve many residents maximizes the impact of limited budget dollars.

Question 2

Which financial document gives an activity consultant the clearest picture of current department spending versus plan?

Accepted Answer

A budget variance report comparing actual to budgeted expenditures

Answer

A budget variance report directly shows where actual spending deviates from planned amounts, enabling timely corrections.

Question 3

An activity department receives a donation of supplies from a local business. The consultant should:

Accepted Answer

Document the donation, send a formal acknowledgment, and integrate items into programming

Answer

Documenting donations maintains accountability and acknowledgment fulfills ethical and sometimes legal obligations.

Question 4

Effective inventory management for activity supplies involves:

Accepted Answer

Regular audits, first-in-first-out rotation, and minimum stock thresholds

Answer

Systematic audits, proper rotation, and stock thresholds prevent shortages and waste in the activity supply chain.

Question 5

When a vendor offers a significant bulk discount on activity materials, the consultant should:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate storage capacity, expiration dates, and cash flow before committing

Answer

Bulk purchasing is only cost-effective when storage, shelf life, and available cash flow support the decision.

(ACC) Activity Consultant Certified Practice Test