Section 1.2 Career Opportunities in the Industry

Match the following events to their correct type:

• C

• Convention

• B

• Trade Show

• A

• Exposition

What are monuments typically built for?

• To provide foodservice opportunities

• To memorialize something or someone, or for their historical significance

• To serve as restaurants

• To house animals

Answer explanation

Monuments are typically built to memorialize something or someone, or to signify historical importance. They serve as lasting tributes and reminders of significant events or individuals in history.

Which of the following is an example of a monument mentioned in the text?

• San Diego Zoo

• Statue of Liberty

• Hospital

• Food cart

Answer explanation

The Statue of Liberty is a well-known monument symbolizing freedom, while the other options like the San Diego Zoo, hospital, and food cart do not qualify as monuments.

Fill in the blank: Concessions are restaurants within the monuments or associated with them, and are common _______ opportunities.

• foodservice

• retail

• entertainment

• lodging

Answer explanation

Concessions refer to foodservice options available at monuments, making 'foodservice' the correct choice. These restaurants provide visitors with dining opportunities while they explore the site.

Approximately what percentage of museums have foodservice in-house?

• 22 percent

• 45 percent

• 60 percent

• 10 percent

Answer explanation

Approximately 22 percent of museums have in-house foodservice, making it the correct choice. This statistic highlights that a minority of museums provide dining options directly on their premises.

Which of the following foodservice options are offered at zoos?

• Only fine dining

• Only concessions

• Concessions, fine, and casual dining

• Only food carts

Answer explanation

Zoos typically offer a variety of foodservice options, including concessions for quick snacks, fine dining for a more upscale experience, and casual dining for families. Thus, the correct answer is concessions, fine, and casual dining.

According to the text, foodservice in healthcare requires special attention to the _______ needs of patients.

• dietary

• emotional

• financial

• recreational

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'dietary' because foodservice in healthcare specifically focuses on meeting the dietary needs of patients, ensuring they receive appropriate nutrition for their health conditions.

What is satellite/commissary feeding as used in schools and universities?

• One kitchen prepares food that is then shipped to other locations to be served.

• Students prepare their own food.

• Food is only served in one location.

• Food is prepared by outside vendors.

Answer explanation

Satellite/commissary feeding involves one central kitchen preparing food that is then distributed to various locations, allowing multiple sites to serve meals efficiently.

According to the passage, what determines the requirements for the food that K-12 schools provide to students?

• Federal regulations

• State traditions

• Local community preferences

• School board opinions

Answer explanation

The passage states that the food requirements for K-12 schools are determined by federal regulations, which set the standards that schools must follow to ensure nutritional guidelines are met.

Universities and colleges provide much more variety and large institutions generally have multiple contract feeders present at the same school.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is true because universities and colleges indeed offer a wide variety of programs, and larger institutions typically have multiple contract feeders, enhancing their educational offerings.