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CFSP Study Exam Questions And Answers
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Where did food service begin? - Answer✔The Egyptians
Characteristics of the commercial segment? - Answer✔- Once dominated by Independent
operators
- Now dominated by chains
- Looking for repeat business
- Profit is the primary motivator
- Many alternatives in the market place (competition)
Characteristics of the institutional segment? - Answer✔- Primarily non-public operations
- Historically non-profit organizations and government
- Now, some for-profit facilities
- Foodservice is a supplemental service
- Site could be self-run or be operated by contractors
Difference between Stocking Distributors and Reps - Answer✔Stocking Distributors
- Take title to the goods
- Often have a service component
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Reps
- Do not take title to the goods
- Remuneration based on commission
Five M's of Facility Design - Answer✔- Menu
- Market (who is your target customer)
- Money Needed (working capital, capital expenditures)
- Management (organizational structure, kind of team needed)
- Method of Execution (food production, control systems, dealing with personnel issues)
Why is Menu an important part of facility design? - Answer✔- Selling price of food
- Type of equipment needed and production capacities
- total amount of floor space needed
- Size of refrigeration and storage
- Size and capacity of dish washing area
- Type and size of seating
- Type and design of service areas
- Total financial investment needed
Formula for estimating customer count - Answer✔A*B*C = X
A= number of seats
B = seat turnover goal
C = % reduction in actual customers
X = the actual number of customers per meal
Basic components of equipment specification - Answer✔1. Item number
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2. Name
3. Quantity
4. Model and Manufacturer
5. Key Dimensions / Measurements
6. Description
7. Utility Requirements
8. Accessories
9. Approvals
10. Other Notes
Basic Principles of Design - Answer✔1. Flexibility & Modularity
2. Simplicity
3. Flow of Materials & Personnel
4. Ease of Sanitation
5. Ease of Supervision
6. Space Efficiency
7. Environmental Awareness
8. Total Cost of Ownership (Lifetime Value)
Human Engineering Concerns - Answer✔- Temperature & Humidity (40-45%)
- Sufficient Workspace and Aisle Space (4.5-5.5 feet)
- Sufficient Working Height (30-36")
- Ergonomic Equipment Design
- Safe and Easy to Use Cooking Equipment
- Materials Handling Equipment
- Adequate Lighting
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CFSP Study Exam Questions And Answers
|Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass.
Where did food service begin? - Answer✔The Egyptians
Characteristics of the commercial segment? - Answer✔- Once dominated by Independent
operators
- Now dominated by chains
- Looking for repeat business
- Profit is the primary motivator
- Many alternatives in the market place (competition)
Characteristics of the institutional segment? - Answer✔- Primarily non-public operations
- Historically non-profit organizations and government
- Now, some for-profit facilities
- Foodservice is a supplemental service
- Site could be self-run or be operated by contractors
Difference between Stocking Distributors and Reps - Answer✔Stocking Distributors
- Take title to the goods
- Often have a service component
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Reps
- Do not take title to the goods
- Remuneration based on commission
Five M's of Facility Design - Answer✔- Menu
- Market (who is your target customer)
- Money Needed (working capital, capital expenditures)
- Management (organizational structure, kind of team needed)
- Method of Execution (food production, control systems, dealing with personnel issues)
Why is Menu an important part of facility design? - Answer✔- Selling price of food
- Type of equipment needed and production capacities
- total amount of floor space needed
- Size of refrigeration and storage
- Size and capacity of dish washing area
- Type and size of seating
- Type and design of service areas
- Total financial investment needed
Formula for estimating customer count - Answer✔A*B*C = X
A= number of seats
B = seat turnover goal
C = % reduction in actual customers
X = the actual number of customers per meal
Basic components of equipment specification - Answer✔1. Item number
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2. Name
3. Quantity
4. Model and Manufacturer
5. Key Dimensions / Measurements
6. Description
7. Utility Requirements
8. Accessories
9. Approvals
10. Other Notes
Basic Principles of Design - Answer✔1. Flexibility & Modularity
2. Simplicity
3. Flow of Materials & Personnel
4. Ease of Sanitation
5. Ease of Supervision
6. Space Efficiency
7. Environmental Awareness
8. Total Cost of Ownership (Lifetime Value)
Human Engineering Concerns - Answer✔- Temperature & Humidity (40-45%)
- Sufficient Workspace and Aisle Space (4.5-5.5 feet)
- Sufficient Working Height (30-36")
- Ergonomic Equipment Design
- Safe and Easy to Use Cooking Equipment
- Materials Handling Equipment
- Adequate Lighting
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