WRITTEN TEST

Housekeeping NC II
Cleaning Premises

I. TRUE OR FALSE.
Write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if the statement is false. Write your answer
on your answer sheet.

1. The success of a hotel is based on many factors, but cleanliness is last in the list.
2. One of the most important pieces of equipment for a housekeeper is the cleaning
cart.
3. Bathrooms come under intense scrutiny by hotel guests and must be sparkling clean.
4. The process of identifying and fixing potential hazards in the workplace is called
hazard management.
5. A workplace hazard is something that has the potential to harm the health and safety
of people at home.
6. Manual handling includes any activity that requires a person to use mechanical
equipment.
7. Hearing loss limits a person's ability to communicate at work, home and socially.
8. Employees have a responsibility to protect owners against health and safety hazards
at work.
9. Health and safety hazards exist in every workplace.
10. Poor work practices prevent hazards.

II. ENUMERATION
Write down what is being asked. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Four main types of workplace hazards

1-4

Common hazardous substances

1-9

Types of personal protection equipment

1-7
Procedures in cleaning the lobby
1-7
I.
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. True
10. False

II.
1. Physical hazards
2. Ergonomic hazards
3. Chemical hazards
4. Biological hazards

1. Acids
2. Caustic substances
3. Disinfectants
4. Glues
5. Heavy metals( mercury, lead, cadmium and aluminum)
6. Paint
7. Pesticides
8. Petroleum products
9. Solvents

1. Eye Protection
2. Hand Protection
3. Hearing Protection
4. Respiratory Protection
5. Foot Protection
6. Head Protection
7. Torso Protection

1. Clean ashtrays
2. Clean all trash bins
3. Clear and disinfect telephone
4. Cleaning stairway handrails
5. Clean all glass surfaces and windows
6. Carpet and furniture upholstery vacuuming
7. Sweep and Mop lobby floor