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SITXINV003 Purchase goods - Duke College

Assessment 1: Written Test

Question 1. List the steps for the general process for determining purchasing requirements:

Question 2. List 6 types of goods you might need to purchase in your industry sector

Question 3. List 5 examples of personnel across different departments in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events industry who may need to be involved in ordering processes or when seeking approval for purchases:

Question 4. Provide 3 examples of documentation which can be used to identify purchasing requirements in a hotel:

Question 5. List 3 procedures which must be followed to identify stock on hand before ordering to avoid wastage:

Question 6. List 4 examples of forecast tools which can be used to estimate the anticipated amounts of purchases:

Question 7. Provide a description of how each of the following forecasting methods is used to estimate anticipated amounts of purchases:

• Moving Average -

• Popularity index -

• Sales Forecast

• Yield Test

Question 8. Which details must be considered for the following key factors when developing purchase lists?

• Date required -

• Quality required -

• Shelf life
• Stock levels -

• Suppliers -

Question 9. Which details need to be considered for the following factors before selecting a supplier?

• Product range -

• Availability -

• Service provision -

• Reliability -

• Price -

• Specific requirements -

Question 10. What is the purpose of a preferred supplier? How is a preferred supplier selected?

Question 11. List 4 aspects which need to be considered to ensure sufficient supply provisions and stability of prices for goods:

Question 12. How should you deal with price changes at short notice and requirements for negotiating prices?

Question 13. Provide 3 examples of procedures which could be used to check on the quality standard of goods from a potential supplier:

Question 14. List 6 details which need to be checked when purchasing goods directly from a supplier: