# Hospitality Studies Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2012 QP (Eng)

> Grade 12 Hospitality Studies question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2012 (English), 19 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Grade: Grade 12
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- Year: 2012
- Exam period: Eastern Cape Mock Exam
- Curriculum: CAPS
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                    Province of the
                    EASTERN CAPE
                    EDUCATION

                               NATIONAL
                          SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                              GRADE 12

                           SEPTEMBER 2012

                      HOSPITALITY STUDIES

MARKS:   200

TIME:    3 hours

                              *HOSPDM*

         This question paper consists of 15 pages and 2 page answer sheet.

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2                                  HOSPITALITY STUDIES                       (SEPTEMBER 2012)

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   This question paper consists of FOUR sections.

     SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS.                                              (40)

     SECTION B: HOSPITALITY CONCEPTS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY.                   (40)

     SECTION C: FOOD PREPARATION.                                             (80)

     SECTION D: FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE.                                    (40)

2.   Answer ALL the questions.

3.   Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
     question paper.

4.   Answer SECTION A on the attached ANSWER SHEET.

5.   Answer SECTIONS B, C and D in the ANSWER BOOK.

6.   Write neatly and legibly.

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(SEPTEMBER 2012)                             HOSPITALITY STUDIES                            3

 SECTION A

 QUESTION 1

 1.1      MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

          Various possible options are given as answers to the following questions.
          Choose the answer and make a cross (X) in the block (A – D) next to the
          question number (1.1.1 – 1.1.15) on the attached ANSWER SHEET.

          EXAMPLE:

          1.1.16   A place set for one person on the table is known as …

                   A    pex.
                   B    cover.
                   C    table setting.
                   D    station.

          ANSWER:

                    A      B     C       D

          1.1.1    The goals that the entrepreneur has to set for her/himself are known
                   as …

                   A    entrepreneur goals.
                   B    business objectives.
                   C    marketing objectives.
                   D    target objectives.                                                (1)

          1.1.2    … is to clean an area completely to make it free of anything that is
                   threatening to health.

                   A    Sanitising
                   B    Contamination
                   C    Scrubbing
                   D    Vacuuming                                                         (1)

          1.1.3    To support and keep a limb straight by strapping something straight
                   and rigid to the limb is …

                   A    splinting.
                   B    receiving.
                   C    replacing.
                   D    issuing.                                                          (1)

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4                                HOSPITALITY STUDIES                           (SEPTEMBER 2012)

    1.1.4   The difference between the cost of producing an item and money that
            it was sold for.

            A    Net profit
            B    Gross profit
            C    Actual profit
            D    Direct profit                                                             (1)

    1.1.5   The religious group that do not kill cows because they consider cows
            sacred:

            A    Hindus
            B    Muslims
            C    Jews
            D    Christians                                                                (1)

    1.1.6   The distribution of whitish streaks of inter- and intra-muscular fat
            throughout the muscle of meat is called …

            A    elastin.
            B    lard.
            C    collagen.
            D    marbling.                                                                 (1)

    1.1.7   Browning of meat quickly over high heat to prevent loss of moisture is
            known as …

            A    searing.
            B    thawing.
            C    frying.
            D    breading.                                                                 (1)

    1.1.8   Sticks of choux paste, flavoured with cinnamon that are deep fried
            and rolled in castor sugar:

            A    Beignets
            B    Dѐ trempe
            C    Churros
            D    Eclairs                                                                   (1)

    1.1.9   The process of piercing raw pastry to allow any trapped air to escape
            and to prevent it from rising during baking:

            A    Glazing
            B    Decorating
            C    Blind baking
            D    Docking                                                                   (1)

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(SEPTEMBER 2012)                          HOSPITALITY STUDIES                             5

          1.1.10   Sparkling wines made in South Africa in the same way as champagne
                   are known as …

                   A    Blanc de blanc
                   B    Noble late harvest.
                   C    Demi-sec.
                   D    Cap Classique.                                                  (1)

          1.1.11   Crumbing down is the process that should be performed …

                   A    before the starter is served.
                   B    after the main course and before the dessert.
                   C    after the starter before the entreѐ .
                   D    before the main course.                                         (1)

          1.1.12   Function watrons are expected to serve from … covers on a station.

                   A    4–6
                   B    8 – 12
                   C    4–8
                   D    8 – 10                                                          (1)

          1.1.13   Projection or estimation of the number of menu items to be sold
                   together with the related cost and profit is known as …

                   A    forecasting.
                   B    procurement.
                   C    requisition.
                   D    replenishing.                                                   (1)

          1.1.14   Soft, sterile woven cloth used to clean wounds is known as …

                   A    pad.
                   B    handkerchief.
                   C    gauze.
                   D    cotton wool.                                                    (1)

          1.1.15   When storing glasses, place them:

                   A    Upside down
                   B    Right side up
                   C    Side by side
                   D    Right side up hanging                                           (1)

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6                                     HOSPITALITY STUDIES                               (SEPTEMBER 2012)

1.2   MATCHING ITEMS

      Match the style of service in COLUMN A with the description in COLUMN B.
      Write only the letter (A – F) next to the question number (1.2.1 – 1.2.5) on your
      answer sheet.

               COLUMN A                                      COLUMN B
      1.2.1   English service            A    Is a technique of transferring food from a
                                              service dish to a guest‟s plate using
                                              service gear
      1.2.2   French service             B    Guest collects a tray and move in a queue
                                              selecting food items from buffet tables
      1.2.3   Family service             C    The food is brought from the kitchen on
                                              platters and set before the guests
      1.2.4   Silver service             D    Food is cooked and completed at the side
                                              table in front of the guests
      1.2.5   Cafeteria service          E    Informal way of serving food where dishes
                                              are set out and guests help themselves.
                                         F    Serving dishes are placed on the dining
                                              table, allowing the guests to select and
                                              serve themselves
                                                                                     (5 x 1)        (5)

1.3   Match the term in COLUMN A with the description in COLUMN B. Write only the
      letter (A – F) next to the question number (1.3.1 – 1.3.5) on the attached answer
      sheet.

              COLUMN A                                    COLUMN B
      1.3.1   Collagen               A       Red, coloured liquid that is particularly
                                             nutritious and flavoursome

      1.3.2   Rigor mortis           B       Inserting strips of pork fat into meat with a
                                             needle specifically designed for this purpose

      1.3.3   Larding                C       White connective tissue that breaks down
                                             into gelatine when moist heat is applied

      1.3.4   Trimming               D       Light tender cut of meat with little fat

      1.3.5   Sarcoplasm             E       Removing as much gristle and sinew as
                                             possible to improve the appearance of meat

                                     F       Post mortem phenomenon resulting from
                                             biochemical changes within the muscle,
                                             causing it to contract and stiffen
                                                                                 (5 x 1)            (5)

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(SEPTEMBER 2012)                              HOSPITALITY STUDIES                                    7

 1.4 Write down the missing word (s). Write only the word (s) next to the question
     (1.4.1. – 1.4.5) on your answer sheet.

       1.4.1       ... wines have a sticker on the neck of the bottle.

       1.4.2       ... are the rules that determines what employees in an establishment
                   should wear.

       1.4.3       Items that are used up usually that one can eat or drink are known as …

       1.4.4       Edible single seeded kernels that are surrounded by a hard shell are …

       1.4.5       Custard is any liquid that is thickened by the coagulation of … protein.
                                                                                        (5 x 1)    (5)

 1.5 ONE-WORD ITEMS

       Give one word/term for each of the following description. Write only the word/term
       next to the question number (1.5.1 – 1.5.10) on the attached answer sheet.

       1.5.1       Spirit blended with flavouring agents and sweetened.

       1.5.2       A way in which a person can achieve a qualification while she/he is
                   working.

       1.5.3       Condition of any part of the body which shows swelling, redness and
                   sometimes pain.

       1.5.4       To soak meat or fish in a spiced liquid mixture of oil and vinegar before
                   cooking.

       1.5.5       This is performed in an emergency when a person has stopped breathing
                   and there are no signs of circulation.

       1.5.6       A wine serving tool used to ensure that sediment of wine remains in the
                   bottle.

       1.5.7       Brushing a raw pastry with egg and/or milk prior cooking to give a shiny
                   appearance.

       1.5.8       Products developed from soya and are used as meat replacement.

       1.5.9       A white, cheese-like curd made from soy beans.

       1.5.10      Edible parts of an animal taken from carcasses, but excludes the muscle
                   tissue.                                                          (10 x 1)      (10)

                                                                         TOTAL SECTION A:          40

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8                                    HOSPITALITY STUDIES                         (SEPTEMBER 2012)

SECTION B: HOSPITALITY CONCEPTS, HEALTH AND SAFETY

QUESTION 2

2.1   Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow.

      Mrs Wilson has just opened a bed and breakfast in your local town. Her
      establishment is the only B&B in town. She decides to hire you as you passed
      Hospitality Studies with good symbols. She is worried that her establishment will
      not be known to the public since it is new.

      Mrs Wilson also designed a flyer to advertise her bed and breakfast.

                                      NANCY’S B&B
                     A cosy Bed and Breakfast is just opened in town.
                         Come and enjoy yourself and your family.
                    Experience modern facilities like a Jacuzzi and more
                               “Dinner is served on request”.
                                  SAVE ! SAVE ! SAVE !
                       “Book for three nights and get one night free.”

      2.1.1   Suggest to her FIVE characteristics of a successful entrepreneur. (5 x 1)      (5)

      2.1.2   Indicate which information Mrs Wilson should include when developing a
              business plan.                                                                 (5)

      2.1.3   Evaluate Mrs Wilson‟s marketing tool regarding the guidelines to be
              followed when designing a flyer.                                               (6)

      2.1.4   Discuss the advantages of using a visual marketing tool when advertising
              your product.                                                                  (4)

2.2   A young man came in asking for a job at Mrs Wilson‟s Bed and Breakfast. You
      noticed that he was coughing up blood.

      2.2.1   Identify the disease that could cause this young man to cough up blood.        (1)

      2.2.2   List FOUR other symptoms that this young man could experience with the
              above disease.                                                                 (4)

      2.2.3   Explain how the above disease could be transmitted.                            (3)

      2.2.4   Recommend precautions to be taken by the young man to make sure that
              he does not infect other people.                                               (2)

2.3   Teamwork is essential in the food service industry.

      Suggest ways of achieving teamwork in a hospitality establishment.                     (6)

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(SEPTEMBER 2012)                           HOSPITALITY STUDIES                            9

 2.4    One of the vegetable chefs cut himself while preparing crudits.

        Recommend TWO precautionary measures to be followed in the following
        situations to prevent the spread of infectious blood diseases:

        2.4.1      Treating the bleeding wound.                                         (2)

        2.4.2      Handling the blood contaminated material.                            (2)

                                                                     TOTAL SECTION B:   40

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10                                    HOSPITALITY STUDIES                           (SEPTEMBER 2012)

SECTION C: FOOD PRODUCTION

QUESTION 3

3.1   The use of computers in the kitchen can increase efficiency and improve guest
      service:

      3.1.1   Give FOUR advantages of using computers in the kitchen.               (4 x 1)     (4)

3.2   In order for the establishment to make profit, there should be a stock control
      system:

      3.2.1   List the type of information to be included in a stock sheet.                     (4)

      3.2.2   Explain the following terms:

              (a)   E-business                                                                  (1)

              (b)   Requisition                                                                 (1)

3.3   The following ingredients were used in a Grade 12 Hospitality Studies class for
      the preparation of a Bavarian Cream:

      Ingredients bought           Price                     Amounts to be used for 3
                                                             portions
      Gelatine                    R15,00 per 50 grams        15 grams
      Eggs                        R16,00 per dozen           1
      Castor Sugar                R21,00 per 1 kilogram      25 grams
      Milk                        R11,50 per litre           125 mℓ
      Cream                       R10,99 per 250 mℓ          60 mℓ
      Vanilla essence             R12,99 per 50 mℓ           2 mℓ

      3.3.1   Calculate the total cost of ingredients. Show ALL calculations.                   (8)

      3.3.2   Calculate how much will be the ingredient costs per portion.                      (3)

      3.3.3   The learners are planning to get 45% profit on the products. Calculate
              how much the profit for the above recipe will be.                                 (3)

3.4   Carley is planning a cocktail party for the First Holy Communion day of her
      daughter. Advise her on the following:

      3.4.1   Factors to be considered when planning a cocktail function.                       (4)

      3.4.2   Advantages of having a cocktail function.                                         (4)

      3.4.3   Preparing a venue for a cocktail function.                                        (3)

      3.4.4   Types of drinks to be served.                                                     (2)

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(SEPTEMBER 2012)                              HOSPITALITY STUDIES                           11

 3.5    Recommend THREE dietary guidelines for a person with high cholesterol. (3 x 1)     (3)
                                                                                          [40]

 QUESTION 4

 4.1    Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.

        4.1.1      Identify the above dish.                                                (1)

        4.1.2      Name the type of pastry used in the above dish.                         (1)

        4.1.3      Explain how the dish in QUESTION 4.1.1.is prepared.                     (2)

        4.1.4      Discuss the characteristics of the baked pastry in QUESTION 4.1.2.      (5)

        4.1.5      Give ONE reason for the following precautions when baking the pastry
                   in QUESTION 4.1.2.

                   (a)   Start the baking process at high temperature of 220 ºC.           (1)

                   (b)   Lower the temperature to 180 ºC after 10 minutes.                 (1)

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12                                    HOSPITALITY STUDIES                        (SEPTEMBER 2012)

4.2   4.2.1   From which meat cut of the beef carcass are the following steaks
              obtained:

              (a)    Lady steak                                                              (1)

              (b)    Club steak                                                              (1)

              (c)    Rib eye steak                                                           (1)

              (d)    Minute steak                                                            (1)

              (e)    T-bone steak                                                            (1)

      4.2.2   Motivate the following steps when grilling beef steak:

              (a)    Do not salt the meat beforehand.                                        (1)

              (b)    Brush the meat with oil before grilling.                                (1)

              (c)    Use meat tongs instead of a fork.                                       (1)

      4.2.3   Explain why is it important to allow meat to go through the ripening
              process.                                                                       (1)

4.3   Vegetarianism is becoming more and more popular these days.

      4.3.1    Discuss the reasons why people become vegetarians.                            (4)

      4.3.2    Suggest THREE guidelines you will follow when storing nuts.                   (3)

4.4   Most people prefer to include game meat in their menus because of their low fat
      content:

      List FOUR local types of game that could be used to replace meat.                      (4)

4.5   Discuss the effect of the following ingredients in the gel formation when used in
      gelatine dishes:

      4.5.1   Acid                                                                           (1)

      4.5.2   Too much sugar                                                                 (1)

      4.5.3   Proteins                                                                       (1)

4.6   Differentiate between a French meringue and a Swiss meringue.                          (4)

4.7   Suggest TWO points on how to store meringues.                                          (2)
                                                                                            [40]

                                                                   TOTAL SECTION C:          80

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 SECTION D: FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE

 QUESTION 5

 5.1    Briefly explain the term „gueridon’ and state what it is used for.                   (2)

 5.2    Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.

        5.2.1      Identify the type of function for the above table setting.                (1)

        5.2.2      Briefly discuss how the following procedures should be performed in the
                   following functions:

                   (a)   Crumbing down                                                       (4)

                   (b)   Presenting the bill                                                 (4)

 5.3    Jason is working at the Regent Hotel as a head waiter. He is very enthusiastic
        about his work. He is very careful about his personal appearance when he goes
        to work.

        5.3.1      Suggest SIX points on how Jason will perform the closing mise-en-place
                   in the restaurant.                                                        (6)

        5.3.2      Discuss SIX points that should be followed when taking stock for a
                   restaurant and bar.                                                       (6)

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     5.3.3   Evaluate to what extent is the attire of the waiters below suitable for
             professional waiters.                                                             (5)

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(SEPTEMBER 2012)                             HOSPITALITY STUDIES                                  15

 5.4      Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.

          5.4.1    Identify the type of wine illustrated in the above picture.                   (1)

          5.4.2    At what temperatures would you serve the above wine?                          (1)

          5.4.3    Name the vintage of the above wine.                                           (1)

          5.4.4    Recommend TWO dishes that should be served with the above wine.               (2)

          5.4.5    Briefly explain how you would serve the above wine.                           (4)

 5.5      Give reasons why beer should always be kept in dark places.                            (3)
                                                                                                [40]

                                                                          TOTAL SECTION D:       40

                                                                                 GRAND TOTAL:   200

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16                             HOSPITALITY STUDIES             (SEPTEMBER 2012)

SECTION A

ANSWER SHEET

NAME and SURNAME: ______________________________________________

1.1   MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

      1.1.1    A       B      C         D
      1.1.2    A       B      C         D
      1.1.3    A       B      C         D
      1.1.4    A       B      C         D
      1.1.5    A       B      C         D
      1.1.6    A       B      C         D
      1.1.7    A       B      C         D
      1.1.8    A       B      C         D
      1.1.9    A       B      C         D
      1.1.10   A       B      C         D
      1.1.11   A       B      C         D
      1.1.12   A       B      C         D
      1.1.13   A       B      C         D
      1.1.14   A       B      C         D
      1.1.15   A       B      C         D
                           (15 x 1)     (15)

1.2   MATCHING ITEMS

      1.2.1
      1.2.2
      1.2.3
      1.2.4
      1.2.5
                              (5 x 1)    (5)

1.3   MATCHING ITEMS

      1.3.1

      1.3.2

      1.3.3

      1.3.4

      1.3.5
                              (5 x 1)    (5)

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(SEPTEMBER 2012)                HOSPITALITY STUDIES                      17

 1.4    MISSING WORDS/ITEMS

        1.4.1

        1.4.2

        1.4.3

        1.4.4

        1.4.5
                               (5 x 1)    (5)

 1.5    ONE-WORD ITEMS

        1.5.1

        1.5.2

        1.5.3

        1.5.4

        1.5.5

        1.5.6

        1.5.7

        1.5.8

        1.5.9

        1.5.10
                              (10 x 1)   (10)

                                                      TOTAL SECTION A:   40

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