CEH Purchasing and Procurement 3

Question 1

Which purchasing practice helps prevent vendor collusion and ensures fair pricing?

Accepted Answer

Rotating approved vendors and requiring periodic competitive bids

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Awarding contracts verbally without documentation

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Allowing department heads to select vendors without oversight

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Purchasing exclusively from a single vendor for all categories

Question 2

A 'credit memo' from a vendor is issued when:

Accepted Answer

Goods are returned, short-shipped, or an invoice error is corrected in the buyer's favor

Answer

The hotel places an unusually large order

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A new purchasing contract is signed

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Payment is received before the invoice due date

Question 3

What is the purpose of an 'approved vendor list' (AVL) in housekeeping procurement?

Accepted Answer

To pre-qualify and document suppliers who meet the property's standards for quality, reliability, and compliance

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To publicly advertise preferred vendors to guests

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To restrict purchasing to vendors with the lowest prices only

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To track vendor payment histories for tax purposes

Question 4

When comparing total cost of ownership (TCO) for a piece of housekeeping equipment, which costs should be included?

Accepted Answer

Purchase price, maintenance, operating costs, and expected lifespan

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Purchase price only

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Delivery charges and installation fees only

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Insurance and storage costs only

Question 5

Which best practice helps an executive housekeeper prevent inventory theft and unauthorized use of supplies?

Accepted Answer

Implementing a controlled storeroom with access logs and periodic physical counts

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Storing all supplies in open, easily accessible areas

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Ordering excess inventory to account for expected losses

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Allowing all housekeeping staff unrestricted access to supply rooms at any time

Question 6

What does 'economic order quantity' (EOQ) help determine in procurement planning?

Accepted Answer

The optimal order quantity that minimizes combined ordering and holding costs

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The maximum price an executive housekeeper should pay per unit

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The number of vendors required to maintain competition

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The minimum number of supply deliveries per week

Question 7

In a 'green purchasing' or sustainable procurement program, which criterion is prioritized when selecting housekeeping products?

Accepted Answer

Products with eco-certifications, reduced packaging, or biodegradable formulations

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Lowest initial purchase price regardless of environmental impact

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Products manufactured exclusively in the United States

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Products that require the largest quantities per use for maximum effectiveness