CERTIFIED HOSPITALITY FACILITIES
SUPERVISOR EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
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1. What is the primary role of a facilities supervisor in a hospitality
environment?
A. Managing guest check-in
B. Overseeing maintenance and operations of the physical plant
C. Setting menu prices
D. Scheduling front desk staff
Rationale: The facilities supervisor is responsible for the physical
infrastructure, not guest services or food pricing.
2. Which system is responsible for circulating chilled water for air
conditioning?
A. Boiler system
B. Chilled Water System
C. Domestic hot water system
D. Electrical distribution system
Rationale: Chilled water systems provide cooling for air conditioning.
3. What does “preventive maintenance” mean?
A. Fixing items when they break
B. Performing scheduled maintenance to prevent breakdowns
C. Installing new equipment
D. Supervising vendors
Rationale: Preventive maintenance is planned to avoid failures.
,4. Which of the following is a safety hazard in a hotel facility?
A. Well-lit stairways
B. Wet floor without signage
C. Compliant fire exits
D. ADA accessible ramps
Rationale: Wet floors without signage pose slip risks.
5. What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
A. Staff scheduling
B. Information on hazardous materials
C. Inventory reports
D. Menu planning
Rationale: MSDS provides details on chemical hazards and safe handling.
6. Which device detects smoke and triggers an alarm?
A. Heat pump
B. Smoke detector
C. Thermostat
D. Transformer
Rationale: Smoke detectors sense particles from combustion.
7. Preventing backflow in plumbing is critical to protect:
A. Landscaping
B. Potable water supply
C. Guest luggage
D. HVAC filters
Rationale: Backflow can contaminate drinking water.
8. What is the typical unit of measurement for electrical current?
A. Volts
B. Ohms
C. Amperes
D. Watts
Rationale: Amperes measure electrical current.
9. The first priority in any emergency is:
A. Protecting equipment
B. Restoring operations
, C. Ensuring human life safety
D. Documenting the incident
Rationale: Life safety precedes property protection.
10.A “comprehensive facility audit” primarily assesses:
A. Guest satisfaction
B. Condition of building systems
C. Marketing effectiveness
D. Food quality
Rationale: A facility audit evaluates physical assets.
11.What does HVAC stand for?
A. Heating, Volatile, Ventilation, and Control
B. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
C. High Voltage Air Compressor
D. Hazardous Ventilation and Cooling
Rationale: HVAC refers to environmental comfort systems.
12.Which type of fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires?
A. Water only
B. Foam
C. CO2
D. Wet chemical
Rationale: CO2 extinguishers are suitable for electrical fires.
13.The purpose of an energy management system (EMS) is to:
A. Increase guest check-ins
B. Manage staffing
C. Optimize energy usage
D. Improve menu design
Rationale: EMS controls building systems to reduce energy waste.
14.A common cause of HVAC inefficiency is:
A. Clean filters
B. Proper insulation
C. Dirty coils
D. Balanced airflow
Rationale: Dirty coils reduce heat transfer and efficiency.
SUPERVISOR EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary role of a facilities supervisor in a hospitality
environment?
A. Managing guest check-in
B. Overseeing maintenance and operations of the physical plant
C. Setting menu prices
D. Scheduling front desk staff
Rationale: The facilities supervisor is responsible for the physical
infrastructure, not guest services or food pricing.
2. Which system is responsible for circulating chilled water for air
conditioning?
A. Boiler system
B. Chilled Water System
C. Domestic hot water system
D. Electrical distribution system
Rationale: Chilled water systems provide cooling for air conditioning.
3. What does “preventive maintenance” mean?
A. Fixing items when they break
B. Performing scheduled maintenance to prevent breakdowns
C. Installing new equipment
D. Supervising vendors
Rationale: Preventive maintenance is planned to avoid failures.
,4. Which of the following is a safety hazard in a hotel facility?
A. Well-lit stairways
B. Wet floor without signage
C. Compliant fire exits
D. ADA accessible ramps
Rationale: Wet floors without signage pose slip risks.
5. What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
A. Staff scheduling
B. Information on hazardous materials
C. Inventory reports
D. Menu planning
Rationale: MSDS provides details on chemical hazards and safe handling.
6. Which device detects smoke and triggers an alarm?
A. Heat pump
B. Smoke detector
C. Thermostat
D. Transformer
Rationale: Smoke detectors sense particles from combustion.
7. Preventing backflow in plumbing is critical to protect:
A. Landscaping
B. Potable water supply
C. Guest luggage
D. HVAC filters
Rationale: Backflow can contaminate drinking water.
8. What is the typical unit of measurement for electrical current?
A. Volts
B. Ohms
C. Amperes
D. Watts
Rationale: Amperes measure electrical current.
9. The first priority in any emergency is:
A. Protecting equipment
B. Restoring operations
, C. Ensuring human life safety
D. Documenting the incident
Rationale: Life safety precedes property protection.
10.A “comprehensive facility audit” primarily assesses:
A. Guest satisfaction
B. Condition of building systems
C. Marketing effectiveness
D. Food quality
Rationale: A facility audit evaluates physical assets.
11.What does HVAC stand for?
A. Heating, Volatile, Ventilation, and Control
B. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
C. High Voltage Air Compressor
D. Hazardous Ventilation and Cooling
Rationale: HVAC refers to environmental comfort systems.
12.Which type of fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires?
A. Water only
B. Foam
C. CO2
D. Wet chemical
Rationale: CO2 extinguishers are suitable for electrical fires.
13.The purpose of an energy management system (EMS) is to:
A. Increase guest check-ins
B. Manage staffing
C. Optimize energy usage
D. Improve menu design
Rationale: EMS controls building systems to reduce energy waste.
14.A common cause of HVAC inefficiency is:
A. Clean filters
B. Proper insulation
C. Dirty coils
D. Balanced airflow
Rationale: Dirty coils reduce heat transfer and efficiency.
