Sectors, Careers & Entrepreneurship is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 Hospitality Studies CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which of the following is a revenue-generating area within an accommodation establishment?
Food and beverage
Security
Human resources
Maintenance
Answer: Food and beverage — Food and beverage is a revenue-generating area, directly generating income for the business through sales to guests.
Easy
2. Which of the following is a non-revenue generating area within an accommodation establishment?
Maintenance
Guest rooms
Function rooms
Bars
Answer: Maintenance — Maintenance is a non-revenue generating area; it supports operations but does not directly generate income from guests.
Medium
3. Name ONE way the hospitality industry contributes to employment beyond direct roles like chefs and servers.
Answer: indirect employment through suppliers — The hospitality industry supports indirect employment through its suppliers (food producers, laundry services, equipment suppliers) and the broader tourism sector.
