CEH Budgeting & Inventory Control 3

Question 1

An executive housekeeper wants to reduce linen replacement costs. Which strategy BEST addresses this goal without reducing service quality?

Accepted Answer

Implement a strict loss and damage tracking system

Answer

Tracking loss and damage identifies waste sources and accountability gaps, directly reducing unnecessary replacement costs.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a physical inventory count in housekeeping?

Accepted Answer

To reconcile actual stock levels against recorded quantities and identify discrepancies

Answer

Physical inventory counts verify that actual quantities match records, revealing shrinkage, miscounts, or recording errors.

Question 3

A housekeeping budget includes a line item for 'capital expenditures.' Which of the following BEST fits this category?

Accepted Answer

Replacement of all vacuum cleaners fleet-wide

Answer

Capital expenditures are major purchases of equipment or assets with long useful lives, such as replacing an entire fleet of vacuums.

Question 4

Which formula correctly calculates the inventory turnover rate for housekeeping supplies?

Accepted Answer

Cost of supplies used ÷ average inventory value

Answer

Inventory turnover = cost of supplies used ÷ average inventory value, indicating how quickly stock is consumed and replaced.

Question 5

During budget preparation, an executive housekeeper should reference historical occupancy data primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Forecast variable supply and labor costs based on expected demand

Answer

Historical occupancy data allows accurate forecasting of variable costs like supplies and staffing that fluctuate with guest volume.

(CEH) Certified Executive Housekeeper Practice Test