PALARIS COLLEGE

San Carlos City, Pangasinan

HOUSEKEEPING NC II
Third Quarter Examination

Name:_____________________________________ Section:__________________Score: ___________

I. Multiple Choice. X2= 20 points

Read the following questions carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided
before the number.

1. The act of cleaning the rooms and furnishing of a home is called __________.
a. Cleaning c. Maintaining
b. Housekeeping d. Servicing
2. A device that can be used to achieve a task, but not consumed in the process is
__________.
a. equipment c. supply
b. material d. tool
3. It is a device that uses an air pump to suck up the dust and dirt in the floor.
a. cob webber c. vacuum cleaner
b. floor buffer d. water hoses
4. It is a cleaning implement for sweeping made of bundle of straws attached to along
handle.
a. broom c. feather duster
b. dustpan d. scrub
5. An electrical appliance that is used to clean and maintain non – carpeted floors.
a. cob webber c. vacuum cleaner
b. floor buffer d. water hoses
6. The act or process of preserving a tool or equipment, keeping it in a functioning state
and preserving it from failure is called _________.
a. management c. proactive maintenance
b. maintenance d. reactive maintenance
7. To ensure safe use of the cleaning tools/equipment/supplies/materials, the employer
should offer the workers with __________.
a. orientation and training c. safety measures
b. qualification standard d. training and development
8. What should you wear to prevent your hands from cuts?
a. gear c. masks
b. gloves d. safety shoes
9. To protect yourself from an injury from a dropped item, wear _________.
a. gear c. masks
b. gloves d. safety shoes
10. How many rotation per minute (RPM) does a high speed floor buffer pad rotates?
a. 10 c. 1000
b. 100 d. 10000

II. True or False. X2= 20 points

A. Write true if the statement is correct and false if the statement is wrong.
1. In using the cleaning tools and equipment it is important to check it before using.
2. To avoid electric shock or short circuit, expose the equipment to rain or water.
3. Never use any appliance that is defective.
 4. Handle equipment with care and make sure it does bump on hard surfaces.
5. Clean and store equipment in their custodial room immediately after use.
6. In sizing up the load, tip it on its side to determine if you can carry a load.
7. Carry the load alone if it is too big or bulky.
8. In lifting the load right do not move your feet to turn, instead twist your back.
9. To carry an oversized load, it is important to ask for help and work as a team.
10. To reach loads that are above your shoulders, use a step stool.

III. Matching Type. X2= 20 points

Match the description in column A with the described cleaning tools, equipment, supplies and
materials in column B.

Column A Column B

1. Hollow tubes designed to carry water from a. baking soda

one location to another b. bucket
2. Vertical cylinder or truncated cone that is used c. cleaning detergent
to hold water or any liquid solution used in cleaning. d. cleaning cloth
3. Known as the universal solvent used for cleaning e. cob webber
4. Used for reaching and sweeping of floor without a stool. f. dishcloth
5. Surfactant with cleaning properties in diluted solutions. g. gloves
6. Used to remove the contaminants of any tool and equipment. h. paper towel
7. Known as bicarbonate of soda used to deodorize refrigerators. i. scrubbing foam
8. Garment that covers the whole hand of a person that performs j. water
household services. k. water hoses
9. Made of cotton or microfiber that is used in the kitchen
to dry dishes and other surfaces.
10. Absorbent textile made from paper used in drying hands,
wiping windows, dusting and cleaning up spills.

Philippians 4:13 —
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Prepared by:

PHILIP R. PARAYAOAN, MBA

Instructor