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GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2015
HOSPITALITY STUDIES
MARKS: 200
TIME: 3 hours
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Hospitality Studies Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2015 QP (Eng)
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2 HOSPITALITY STUDIES (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of FOUR sections.
SECTION A: Short questions (all topics) (40)
SECTION B: Kitchen and restaurant operations
Hygiene, safety and security (20)
SECTION C: Nutrition and menu planning
Food commodities (80)
SECTION D: Sectors and careers
Food and beverage service (60)
2. Answer ALL the questions in your ANSWER BOOK.
3. Read ALL the questions carefully.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
5. Write neatly and legibly.
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) HOSPITALITY STUDIES 3
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the correct answer and write ONLY the letter (A–D) next to the
question number (1.1.1–1.1.15) in your ANSWER BOOK, for example
1.1.16 C.
1.1.1 Pricking the base and sides of a tart dough with a fork to allow
trapped air to escape is known as …
A glazing.
B trapping.
C docking.
D lining. (1)
1.1.2 Squares or strips of choux pastry that are deep fried and
dusted with icing sugar are known as …
A beignets.
B churros.
C éclairs.
D profiteroles. (1)
1.1.3 Melting soaked gelatine over hot water before use is known as …
A moulding.
B gelation.
C hydrating.
D dispersion. (1)
1.1.4 … cards are used so that the guests can find their seats easily.
A Place
B Menu
C Service
D Table (1)
1.1.5 An unwritten code of behaviour and set of attitudes followed by
food service workers in the hospitality establishment is ...
A values.
B professionalism.
C appearance.
D integrity. (1)
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1.1.6 The price that is calculated for a client for specific function, menu
or dish:
A Profit
B Quotation
C Costs
D Pricing (1)
1.1.7 A yellow connective tissue that is extremely elastic and found in
ligaments:
A Collagen
B Gelatine
C Marbling
D Elastin (1)
1.1.8 … wines are produced by adding alcohol during fermentation.
A Sparkling
B Fortified
C De-alcoholised
D Natural (1)
1.1.9 Short messages with critical information that are placed in
newspapers, magazines or electronically to spread the product
information is …
A advertising.
B packaging.
C marketing.
D sales. (1)
1.1.10 A list of dishes that is available to serve in a meal:
A Food
B Diet
C Menu
D Meal (1)
1.1.11 A fresh fruit that will prevent the setting of a gelatine mixture:
A Apple
B Banana
C Orange
D Pineapple (1)
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1.1.12 A symptom of gastro-enteritis is …
A diarrhoea.
B cough.
C fever.
D jaundice. (1)
1.1.13 A quicker and easier way of buying products using the internet is
known as …
A e-mail.
B e-procurement.
C e-business.
D telemarketing. (1)
1.1.14 An alcoholic beverage obtained from the fermented juice of
freshly gathered grapes is known as …
A cultivar.
B wine.
C beer.
D hops. (1)
1.1.15 Measures that are introduced to protect people and goods:
A Guns
B Maintenance
C Delegation
D Security (1)
1.2 ONE-WORD ITEMS
Give ONE word or term for each of the following descriptions. Write ONLY
the word or term next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.10) in your
ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1 People who are most likely to buy a particular product
1.2.2 Rules that determine what employees in an establishment should
wear
1.2.3 Platters of raw vegetables that are cut into small portions and
served with a flavoured dip
1.2.4 The food that is lawful and permitted according to Islamic rules
1.2.5 Costs that includes wages and salaries of staff
1.2.6 A process where yeast converts sugar into carbon dioxide and
alcohol
1.2.7 Method of preserving food through removing or reducing the
amount of moisture
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1.2.8 Spooning melted fat over meat during roasting to prevent it from
drying
1.2.9 To serve a cocktail over crushed ice
1.2.10 A disease caused by failure of the body to produce sufficient
insulin (10 x 1) (10)
1.3 MATCHING ITEMS
Match a term in COLUMN A with a description in COLUMN B. Write ONLY
the letter (A–K) next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.10) in your
ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.3.1 Ripening A meat replacement products made
from protein obtained from soya
beans and other sources
1.3.2 Legumes B they are made by beating egg whites
with sugar until stiff peak stage
1.3.3 Marbling C baking a pastry case without a filling
1.3.4 Larding D the process of allowing enzymes to
act on meat to break down muscle
protein, thus tenderising meat and
enhancing its flavour
1.3.5 Bake-blind E plants with double-seamed pods
containing a single row of seeds
1.3.6 Oxidation F thin pancakes that are served with
orange sauce
1.3.7 Crêpe suzettes G the type of custard that contains a
starch as a thickening agent
1.3.8 Textured Vegetable H the distribution of whitish streaks of
Protein fat throughout the muscle
1.3.9 Glazing I the process of inserting strips of pork
fat into meat to give it more flavour
1.3.10 Meringues J the reaction between enzymes and
oxygen that results in change of
colour and texture
K to finish off a product by brushing it
with syrup to give it a shiny
appearance
(10 x 1) (10)
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1.4 SELECTION ITEMS
The marketing mix consists of FIVE concepts. Choose from the list below
(A–H) FIVE concepts of the marketing mix and write down ONLY the letters
that corresponds with the correct answers in your ANSWER BOOK.
A Market segmentation
B Product
C Demographic factors
D Promotion
E Target market
F Packaging
G Print media
H Place (5 x 1) (5)
TOTAL SECTION A: 40
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SECTION B: KITCHEN AND RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
HYGIENE, SAFETY AND SECURITY
QUESTION 2
2.1 A hotel manager is planning to purchase two computers to improve the
effectiveness of the hotel.
2.1.1 State THREE benefits of using computers in room division in the
hospitality establishment. (3)
2.1.2 Explain THREE safe practices you will follow when purchasing a
product through the internet. (3)
2.2 Angel is employed as a new chef at Kim’s hotel where you are working as a
head chef. Ever since she arrived, you have noticed that she has been
coughing constantly and has been complaining of chest pains.
2.2.1 Identify the disease that Angel might be infected with. (1)
2.2.2 Suggest FOUR other symptoms that Angel could have
experienced. (4)
2.3 HIV/Aids is among the diseases that directly affect the hospitality industry.
2.3.1 Explain how HIV/Aids will impact on the workforce. (3)
2.3.2 Recommend how the transmission of HIV can be prevented. (2)
2.4 Describe FOUR ways in which employees of Kim’s hotel can achieve a
professional appearance. (4)
TOTAL SECTION B: 20
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SECTION C: NUTRITION AND MENU PLANNING –
FOOD COMMODITIES
QUESTION 3
3.1 Study the pictures below and answer the questions that follow.
Dish A [Fruit Kebabs] Dish B [Beef Kebabs]
3.1.1 Identify the type of function at which the above dishes could be
served. (1)
3.1.2 Evaluate the above dishes with regards to their suitability for
serving Hindus. Motivate your answer. (4)
3.1.3 State FIVE advantages of having the function in QUESTION 3.1.1. (5)
3.1.4 Outline FIVE general rules to be followed when planning snacks for
the above function. (5)
3.1.5 Explain how you would prepare the venue for the function in
QUESTION 3.1.1. (5)
3.1.6 Suggest THREE suitable drinks that could be served at the above
function. (3)
3.2 Explain FOUR dietary guidelines to be followed by a person with high
cholesterol. (4)
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3.3 Read the following information about the banquet served at the wedding party
and answer the questions that follow.
The banquet was served for 75 guests.
The selling price of the menu: R30 000
Food cost of the menu: R10 500
Overhead costs: R2 500
Labour costs: R7 000
Calculate the following and show ALL the calculations:
3.3.1 The selling price for each guest (2)
3.3.2 The actual total cost of the menu (4)
3.3.3 The net profit (2)
3.3.4 The gross profit (2)
3.3.5 Suggest THREE overhead costs that could be included when the
selling price is calculated. (3)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.
Strawberry Cream
4.1.1 Classify the above dessert. (1)
4.1.2 Suggest the reasons for the following precautions when preparing
the above gelatine dish:
(i) Never allow the gelatine to boil during dispersion (1)
(ii) Allow the gelatine mixture to thicken to the consistency of
thick egg white before adding pieces of fruit (1)
4.1.3 Explain how to prepare the mould for the above gelatine dish. (2)
4.1.4 Give THREE guidelines you would follow when presenting the
above dessert. (3)
4.2 You are required to use a can of strawberries for making strawberry cream.
4.2.1 Identify the method of preservation used for the canned
strawberries. (1)
4.2.2 Explain THREE reasons why canning is used as a method of
preserving food. (3)
4.2.3 Give THREE advantages of preserving food. (3)
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4.3 Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.
4.3.1 Identify the meat dish that is prepared in the picture above. (1)
4.3.2 Name the meat cut used for preparing the dish in QUESTION
4.3.1. (1)
4.3.3 Suggest the suitable cooking method for the meat dish in
QUESTION 4.3.1. (1)
4.3.4 Recommend a suitable sauce to be served with the dish in
QUESTION 4.3.1. (1)
4.4 Explain THREE advantages of boning meat. (3)
4.5 Most people prefer to replace meat dishes with legumes because of health
reasons.
4.5.1 Briefly discuss other reasons why people become vegetarians. (3)
4.5.2 State TWO reasons why you should soak dried beans before
cooking. (2)
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4.6 Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.
4.6.1 Identify the type of pastry used in the above dish. (1)
4.6.2 State the general rules to be followed when preparing the pastry in
QUESTION 4.6.1. (4)
4.6.3 Explain THREE quality characteristics of a baked pastry in
QUESTION 4.6.1. (3)
4.7 Your Grade 12 class is planning to prepare beignets for their practical
lesson.
4.7.1 Name the type of pastry to be used when preparing beignets. (1)
4.7.2 Give reasons why doing the following will result in having a
successful product:
(i) Do not add more flour to the dough at a later stage. (1)
(ii) Pierce each puff with a testing pin to allow steam to escape. (1)
4.7.3 Differentiate between beignets and churros. (2)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 80
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SECTION D: SECTORS AND CAREERS – FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE
QUESTION 5
5.1 Your uncle has just opened a guest house in the local community. He has
asked you to assist him in running his new business.
5.1.1 List any THREE revenue generating areas that could help your uncle
to generate income. (3)
5.1.2 Explain the responsibilities of an accountant in the hospitality
establishment. (5)
5.1.3 State FIVE characteristics that your uncle should have as an
entrepreneur. (5)
5.1.4 Evaluate your uncle’s business plan below regarding the information
to be included in a business plan.
BUSINESS PLAN
for
Glen’s Guest House
The guesthouse will be opened at Jamestown Street, King William’s
Town. It aims at accommodating both domestic and international
tourists in the Eastern Cape. About twelve people will be employed
on a full-time basis. The guesthouse will be advertised in the local
newspaper and local radio. (4)
5.1.5 Suggest FOUR ways which your uncle could use to promote his
business. (4)
5.2 Recommend any FOUR entrepreneurial opportunities in the hospitality
industry. (4)
5.3 Explain FIVE guidelines to be followed when designing an effective visual
marketing tool. (5)
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QUESTION 6
6.1 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow.
A guest ordered a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc wine. As a waiter/waitress in
this restaurant, assist the guest by answering the following questions.
Glass A Glass B
6.1.1 Classify the type of wine that the guest has ordered. (1)
6.1.2 Identify from the information above the type of glass to be used
when serving the wine in QUESTION 6.1.1. (1)
6.1.3 Suggest to the guest THREE types of food that could be served
with the wine in QUESTION 6.1.1. (3)
6.2 Briefly discuss how you will present the wine to the guest. (4)
6.3 Explain THREE guidelines to be followed when pouring wine. (3)
6.4 Differentiate between cordials and syrups. Tabulate your answer as follows:
CORDIALS SYRUPS
(4)
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6.5 Study the picture of a cover below and answer the question that follow.
6.5.1 Identify the type of function for the above table setting. (1)
6.5.2 Explain how you will perform closing mise-en-place when serving in
the above cover. (5)
6.5.3 Briefly discuss how crumbing down could be performed in the above
table setting. (4)
6.5.4 Suggest FOUR precautions to be followed when handling solitary
diners. (4)
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TOTAL SECTION D: 60
GRAND TOTAL: 200
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