CHP Front Office & Rooms Management 2

Question 1

A hotel uses a 'bucket check' system during the night audit. What is the primary purpose of this procedure?

Accepted Answer

To verify that all room folios match the registration cards on file

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To count the total cash in the front desk drawer

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To audit the minibar consumption for all occupied rooms

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To reconcile housekeeping discrepancies with the PMS

Question 2

Which rate strategy involves offering a lower room rate in exchange for the guest's agreement to stay a minimum number of nights?

Accepted Answer

Minimum length of stay (MLOS)

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Corporate rate

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Best available rate (BAR)

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Package rate

Question 3

A guest calls to complain that their room key stopped working after visiting the pool. What is the MOST likely cause?

Accepted Answer

The key was demagnetized by the pool's magnetic lock system

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The key expired because checkout time passed

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A housekeeper reprogrammed the lock during turndown service

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The front desk accidentally re-keyed the room for a new guest

Question 4

In the context of front office operations, what does the term 'skipper' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A guest who departs without settling their bill

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A guest who skips the breakfast service

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A reservation that was never confirmed by the guest

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A room that housekeeping bypassed during inspection

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'due-out' list in front office operations?

Accepted Answer

It identifies rooms expected to check out on the current day

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It lists guests who have outstanding balances on their accounts

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It tracks rooms that are out of order and unavailable for sale

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It records reservations that have not yet been assigned a room number

Question 6

A front desk agent discovers a guest's credit card was declined at check-in. Which action is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Offer the guest alternative payment methods privately and discreetly

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Loudly inform the guest their card was declined in front of other guests

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Immediately cancel the reservation without speaking to the guest

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Charge the card again several times until it goes through

Question 7

What is the 'rack rate' in hotel terminology?

Accepted Answer

The published, full, undiscounted room price

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The rate offered to travel agents after commission

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The average daily rate across all occupied rooms

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The discounted rate for loyalty program members