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11/22/2014

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a____ most often works among hospitality operation buyers, generating enthusiasm for a particular product.
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broker
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a seafood restaurant spends 35% of its total food cost on oysters. If the cost of oysters increases by 8%, approx. how much will the total food cost increase?
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2.8%
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the main goal of purchasing is to obtain the lowest possible AP price.
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False
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AP price and EP cost are kitchen terms that refer to the same thing.
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false
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which one of the following purchasing practices is considered to be very unethical?
Definition
accepting physical gifts from suppliers
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the primary difference between a control state and a license state is:
Definition
in a control state, the state is the only authorized alcoholic beverage distributor.
Term
the Robinson-Patman Act prohibits a supplier from pricing goods so low that it would drive all other competitors out of business, thereby creating a monopoly for the supplier. This illegal practice is referred to as:
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predatory pricing.
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Article 2-201 of the Uniform Commercial Code states that a purchase order of $___, or more, is not enforceable in court of law unless the agreement is reduced to writing
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500
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a big advantage of dividing the purchasing duties among several employees is
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greater control over products
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seafood inspection for wholesomeness is not:
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mandatory under federal law
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The acronym FOB stands for Free on Board
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True
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Some hospitality companies will not allow buyers to make purchases for their personal use
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true
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if a buyer of a product does not have to pay for it until he or she resells it, such a transaction is usually referred to as a:
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consignment sale
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when buying from an intermediary, hospitality operators take tile to the goods when they:
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receive and sign for them
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since it can take a lot of time, it is not a good idea for hospitality buyers to visit suppliers' plants.
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false
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One of the major purchasing objectives is to maintain an adequate supply. Which one of the following purchasing objectives conflicts with it?
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minimize investment
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what is the term used when unauthorized persons are dealing with the suppliers?
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back door selling
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brokers buy and resell products
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false
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waste and spoilage are not factors that will complicate the cost control function of a hospitality operation.
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false
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a major disadvantage of convenience foods is:
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high price
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assume that poultry accounts for 10% of your total food cost. If the AP price of poultry increases 5%, by how much will the total food cost increase?
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1/2%
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A main activity of the FTC is to:
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monitor advertising
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The EP cost of a food item is usually higher than its AP price
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true
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The purchasing agent who purchases from a primary source instead of an intermediary is engaging in:
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direct buying
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a buying club is a(n):
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form of co-op purchasing
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Which one of the following is a primary source?
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all of the above
Term
A verbal commitment sometimes carries the legal status of a written contract.
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true
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Which one of the following was America's first piece of antitrust legislation?
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Sherman Act
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When using a direct buying procedure, the hospitality operation takes title to the good purchased when:
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the goods leave the primary source's premises
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a standard of identity for food:
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defines what a product must be in order to be called a certain name
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The major disadvantage of convenience food is their inconsistent quality
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false
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a buyer's negotiating power is largely determined by the amount of money he or she can spend with a supplier.
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true
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which one of the following factors should the buyer consider when performing a make-or-buy analysis?
Definition
all of the above
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Which one of the following federal agencies has the most inspection power throughout the food channels of distribution in the United States?
Definition
USDA
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