INMAN DOMAIN 1 ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ describe objectives, policies, and procedures. Answer: objectives:
predetermined goals towards which mgt directs its efforts
(direction, motivation)
policies: general decision making guides/boundaries
procedures: chronological, specific sequence of activities
◉ short vs. long vs. strategic planning. Answer: short: 1 yr or less,
operational planning, usually the operating budget viewed in days,
weeks, and/or months
long: focused on goals and objectives, 5 year time frame, requires a
mission statement
strategic: intended future outcomes, measuring success, assessing
the environment inside and outside; 10+ years
◉ SWOT analysis; what type of planning uses SWOT?. Answer:
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
strategic planning
◉ List some ways to ensure emergency preparedness.. Answer: -
screening personnel, have up to date contact information
,-issue ID badges, evacuation routes, OSHA and HAZMAT #s easily
available
-memo of understanding (MOU) with vendors
-know the name ID badge, delivery schedule of delivery people
-lock doors and windows, have surveillance cameras
-use safe food practices, only authorized personnel preparing foods
◉ Visualize an organizational chart. The solid lines depict what? The
dotted lines depict what? What 2 factors are not shown?. Answer:
solid - lines of authority
dotted - advisory (staff) positions
degree of authority at each level, informal relationships between
employees
◉ Staff/specialists ___ and ___ the line, but are not involved in ____.
Give example.. Answer: advise and support
day to day operations
consultant RD at LTC facility
◉ positions that serve as both line and staff, having limited authority
over a defined segment of activity 2/2 specialized knowledge
efficient or inefficient?. Answer: functional positions
efficient
,(ex) head of purchasing oversees purchasing for whole facility
◉ span of control
narrow vs. wide. Answer: span of control: # of individuals or depts
under 1 person's direction
narrow: few employees or departments per manager; use in new or
low motivated employees
wide: several employees or departments per manager; use in
seasoned or highly motivated employees
◉ # of meals/labor hour in each setting:
acute care
extended care
cafeteria
school food service. Answer: acute care: 3.5
extended care: 5.0
cafeteria: 5.5
school food service: 13-15
◉ describe the master schedule. Answer: overall/big picture
lists days on/off, vacation day, can develop weekly schedules based
on the master schedule
, ◉ describe the shift schedule. Answer: staffing patterns for a
particular operation, i.e. AM or PM shift.
lists positions and hours worked, # of days worked per week, and
relief assignments.
◉ describe the production schedule. Answer: tells what to do when
time sequencing of events required to produce a meal
quantity to prepare and timing of prep
◉ what is the difference between absolute and adjusted FTEs?.
Answer: absolute: minimum number of employees needed to staff a
facility
adjusted: accounts for benefit days and days off
◉ list the standard # of labor hours per day, week, and year. Answer:
day: 8
week: 40
year: 2080
◉ approximately ___ employees are needed for total coverage of each
full time position.
how to calculate # of relief workers? total # of workers needed?.
Answer: 1.55
positions x 0.55 = # of relief workers
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ describe objectives, policies, and procedures. Answer: objectives:
predetermined goals towards which mgt directs its efforts
(direction, motivation)
policies: general decision making guides/boundaries
procedures: chronological, specific sequence of activities
◉ short vs. long vs. strategic planning. Answer: short: 1 yr or less,
operational planning, usually the operating budget viewed in days,
weeks, and/or months
long: focused on goals and objectives, 5 year time frame, requires a
mission statement
strategic: intended future outcomes, measuring success, assessing
the environment inside and outside; 10+ years
◉ SWOT analysis; what type of planning uses SWOT?. Answer:
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
strategic planning
◉ List some ways to ensure emergency preparedness.. Answer: -
screening personnel, have up to date contact information
,-issue ID badges, evacuation routes, OSHA and HAZMAT #s easily
available
-memo of understanding (MOU) with vendors
-know the name ID badge, delivery schedule of delivery people
-lock doors and windows, have surveillance cameras
-use safe food practices, only authorized personnel preparing foods
◉ Visualize an organizational chart. The solid lines depict what? The
dotted lines depict what? What 2 factors are not shown?. Answer:
solid - lines of authority
dotted - advisory (staff) positions
degree of authority at each level, informal relationships between
employees
◉ Staff/specialists ___ and ___ the line, but are not involved in ____.
Give example.. Answer: advise and support
day to day operations
consultant RD at LTC facility
◉ positions that serve as both line and staff, having limited authority
over a defined segment of activity 2/2 specialized knowledge
efficient or inefficient?. Answer: functional positions
efficient
,(ex) head of purchasing oversees purchasing for whole facility
◉ span of control
narrow vs. wide. Answer: span of control: # of individuals or depts
under 1 person's direction
narrow: few employees or departments per manager; use in new or
low motivated employees
wide: several employees or departments per manager; use in
seasoned or highly motivated employees
◉ # of meals/labor hour in each setting:
acute care
extended care
cafeteria
school food service. Answer: acute care: 3.5
extended care: 5.0
cafeteria: 5.5
school food service: 13-15
◉ describe the master schedule. Answer: overall/big picture
lists days on/off, vacation day, can develop weekly schedules based
on the master schedule
, ◉ describe the shift schedule. Answer: staffing patterns for a
particular operation, i.e. AM or PM shift.
lists positions and hours worked, # of days worked per week, and
relief assignments.
◉ describe the production schedule. Answer: tells what to do when
time sequencing of events required to produce a meal
quantity to prepare and timing of prep
◉ what is the difference between absolute and adjusted FTEs?.
Answer: absolute: minimum number of employees needed to staff a
facility
adjusted: accounts for benefit days and days off
◉ list the standard # of labor hours per day, week, and year. Answer:
day: 8
week: 40
year: 2080
◉ approximately ___ employees are needed for total coverage of each
full time position.
how to calculate # of relief workers? total # of workers needed?.
Answer: 1.55
positions x 0.55 = # of relief workers
