Description

Download HCM439 – Hotel Planning and Interior Decoration (October-2019)

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

University Village, Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Jabi, Abuja

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Extension

PoP Exam Question October/November 2019

Course Code: —- HCM 439

Course Title: — Hotel Planning and Interior Decoration

Credit Unit: —-2

Total Score: —-70 Marks

Time Allowed: – 2 Hrs

Instruction: Answer compulsory question 1 (25 mks) and any three (3) questions (15 mks each)

Question One

a. Give three (3) reasons why effective planning is essential in the hotel industry (6 mks)

b. Briefly explain with three (3) points why sound decision making is a product of good judgement (3mks)

c. Explain the meaning of the following:

(i) Policy planning (2 marks)

(ii) Plan standards (2mks)

d. State the food and beverage services offered by the gaming and entertainment industry (4mks)

e. Describe the following classes of colours and give examples of each:

i. Primary Colours (2marks)

ii. Secondary colour (3marks)

iii. Tertiary Colours (3mks)

Question Two

a. Explain the meaning and importance of interior decoration (5marks)

b. State why government incorporated standards and qualifications of interior decorations (2 mks)

c. (i) Who is an Interior Designer? (4 marks)

(ii) Briefly explain the meaning of Interior Design Education (4 mks)

Question Three

a. Describe the following elements of design as they affect interior decoration

i. Line (3 mks)

ii. Texture (2 mks)

iii. Form/Shape (2 mks)

b. Explain the major function of the home:

i. Meeting Psychological Needs (2 mks)

ii. Giving a Sense of Belonging (3 mks)

iii. Maintaining Privacy (3 mks)

Question Four

a. Enumerate and explain four (4) pre – requisite in planning a food & beverage area (10 mks)

b. Mention and describe the three (3) major people involved in designing and constructing a hotel (5marks)

Question Five

a. Explain marketing from Hospitality point of view (6marks)

b. Briefly discuss with four (4) points the fact that Marketing is consumer oriented rather than product or

service oriented. (4mks)

c. Outline the process of feasibility report for marketing situation (5mks)

Question Six

a. Advance and expatiate five (5) characteristics of Management Information System (MIS) (10 mks)

b. State three (3) needs for Management Information system (MIS) in the hospitality industry (3mks)

c. Mention two (2) advantages of computers to hospitality managers (2mks)

REQUIRED DISCLAIMER

Teststreams is a global focused test-prep company. Information on our study packs are based on our in-depth research, feedback from previous test candidates and sometimes from official/privileged test resources made available by examination bodies and testing agencies.