NDDC Scholarship Past Questions And Answers-Hospitality Management

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About NDDC Nigeria

The Niger Delta Development Commission is a federal government agency established by Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo in the year 2000 with the sole mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

• About The NDDC Scholarship 

• The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Scholarship is a program initiated by the Nigerian government to provide educational opportunities for students from the Niger Delta region. The Niger Delta region is known for its significant oil and gas reserves, but it has also faced numerous socio-economic challenges. One of the ways the government aims to address these challenges is by offering scholarships to qualified students from the region to pursue higher education overseas.
• The amount for the foreign scholarship shall be based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.Current Application Closing Date is 3rd November, 2023.
  

  Application Procedure

• 1.The following documents must be attached to the application:
  2.Recent passport photograph
  3.Local Government Identification Letter
  4.Post Graduate admission letter from a recognized overseas university
  Relevant degrees from recognized universities
  5.NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
  6.Upon successful completion of the application form, a registration number will be automatically assigned.
  7.Applicants are advised to print a hard copy of the online-generated acknowledgment for future reference.
  8.All shortlisted applicants will be announced and posted on the NDDC website: www.nddc.gov.ng. These shortlisted candidates will subsequently be required to take part in a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

• Eligibility

  To be eligible for the scholarship, a scholar must hail from the Niger Delta Region and have achieved a First Class Degree, Second Class Upper, or Lower Division.

• The Selection Process

• 1. Initial Application: Interested candidates must submit an online application via the Commission’s Website.
  2. Preliminary Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:
  WASSCE/NECO results
  3. Undergraduate Degree classification (1st Class, Second Class Upper/Lower)
  4. Local Government Identification
  5. Computer-Based Test: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a computer-based test conducted by our consultants in Rivers State.
  6. Minimum Test Score: Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% in the test to proceed to the next stage.
  7. Further Shortlisting: Candidates who successfully pass the test will be further shortlisted.
  8. Final Verification: The final verification of the candidates will be done through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).

About the NDDC Scholarship test format

NDDC overseas scholarship test was conducted by Cinfores-Ltd, between 2010 and 2015. Since 2016, the tests are now conducted by MEIL (MARG Educational International Limited).

The test usually comprises of 2 sections –

1. General questions which everyone will have to sit, and

2. Discipline-based questions.

For example, candidates in Engineering and Science related disciplines could take a mix of science-based questions like maths, English, physics and chemistry for part 1, then discipline-specific questions for part 2. The  test usually last between 30 to 60 minutes.

• Sample Past Questions And Answers for NDDC Scholarship – Hospitality  management

• Question: What does the acronym “VIP” stand for in the hospitality industry?
  A Very Important Person
  B Virtual Information Portal
  C Visiting International Patron
  D Valuable In-Person
  Answer: A Very Important PersonQuestion: In hotel management, what does the term “Occupancy Rate” refer to?
  A The number of employees in a hotel
  B The ratio of occupied rooms to total available rooms
  C The rate at which guests occupy the lobby
  D The rate of food and beverage consumption
  Answer: B The ratio of occupied rooms to total available roomsQuestion: What is the primary focus of revenue management in the hotel industry?
  A Maximizing room service revenue
  B Optimizing room pricing and availability to maximize revenue
  C Increasing the number of hotel amenities
  D Reducing operational costs
  Answer: B Optimizing room pricing and availability to maximize revenueQuestion: Which department in a hotel is responsible for guest check-in, check-out, and handling guest inquiries?
  A Housekeeping
  B Front Office
  C Food and Beverage
  D Marketing
  Answer: B Front OfficeQuestion: What is the term for the practice of serving small, complimentary food items to stimulate guests’ appetites before their meals?
  A Room service
  B À la carte dining
  C Amuse-bouche
  D Buffet
  Answer: C Amuse-boucheQuestion: Which of the following is a common key performance indicator (KPI) used in restaurant management?
  A ADR (Average Daily Rate)
  B RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room)
  C GOPPAR (Gross Operating Profit per Available Room)
  D TPS (Table Turnover Percentage)
  Answer: D TPS (Table Turnover Percentage)Question: In the context of event management, what does “RSVP” stand for?
  A Reserve, Select, Verify, Pay
  B Request, Secure, Verify, Plan
  C Respond, Stay, Verify, Party
  D Répondez s’il vous plaît (Please respond)
  Answer: D Répondez s’il vous plaît (Please respond)Question: Which term is used to describe a document that outlines the specific details and expectations of an event, including schedule, budget, and logistics?
  A Contract
  B Agenda
  C Manifest
  D Rider
  Answer: B AgendaQuestion: What is the primary objective of marketing in the hospitality industry?
  A Maximizing room occupancy
  B Creating guest satisfaction
  C Offering discounted rates
  D Reducing employee turnover
  Answer: A Maximizing room occupancyQuestion: What is the primary role of a concierge in a hotel?
  A Preparing meals
  B Handling guest luggage and providing information and assistance
  C Managing housekeeping operations
  D Overseeing front desk operations
  Answer: B Handling guest luggage and providing information and assistance

  Question: Which of the following is a common method of payment in the restaurant industry where guests pay a fixed price for all available menu items?
  A À la carte
  B Prix fixe
  C Buffet
  D Room service
  Answer: B Prix fixe

  Question: What does the term “Upselling” mean in the hospitality industry?
  A Offering guests a lower-priced room
  B Encouraging guests to purchase additional products or services
  C Reducing prices to attract more guests
  D Managing hotel inventories
  Answer: B Encouraging guests to purchase additional products or services

  Question: Which department in a hotel is responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms and public areas?
  A Front Office
  B Housekeeping
  C Food and Beverage
  D Maintenance
  Answer: B Housekeeping

  Question: What is the term for a system that allows guests to check in or check out of a hotel without going to the front desk, often using a mobile app?
  A Key card system
  B Self-service kiosk
  C Bell service
  D Valet service
  Answer: B Self-service kiosk

  Question: In the context of hotel management, what does the acronym “OTA” stand for?
  A Over The Air
  B Online Travel Agency
  C On-Time Arrival
  D Organizational Training Assessment
  Answer: B Online Travel Agency

  Question: What is the term for the practice of training employees to deliver exceptional customer service and exceed guest expectations?
  A Quality control
  B Employee turnover
  C Guest satisfaction
  D Service excellence
  Answer: D Service excellence

  Question: In banquet and event management, what is the purpose of a “Banquet Event Order” (BEO)?
  A To bill guests for services
  B To order food and beverages
  C To plan and coordinate event details
  D To track employee attendance
  Answer: C To plan and coordinate event details

  Question: Which department in a hotel is responsible for food and beverage service, including restaurants and room service?
  A Front Office
  B Housekeeping
  C Food and Beverage
  D Engineering
  Answer: C Food and Beverage

  Question: What is the term for the practice of evaluating and improving the quality of services and products in the hospitality industry?
  A Employee orientation
  B Customer retention
  C Quality assurance
  D Revenue management
  Answer: C Quality assurance

  Question: In hospitality management, what does “POS” stand for?
  A Point of Sale
  B Place of Service
  C Price of Stay
  D Property Operating System
  Answer: A Point of Sale