| Post Name | Junior Instructor - Hospital House Keeping |
|---|---|
| Department | Industrial Training |
| Question Paper Code | 129/2026/OL |
| Category Code | 314/2025 |
| Date of Test | 16 July 2026 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Consider the following statements regarding the risks associated with untreated wastewater from healthcare facilities: i. Wastewater from healthcare facilities may lead to the contamination of the municipal water system. ii. Untreated hospital wastewater can contaminate the surface water or ground water of the community. iii. Healthcare facility wastewater is naturally pure and requires no treatment before entering community water networks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Answer
B. Only i and ii
2
According to the standard protocols for hospital cleanliness, which of the following areas is classiļ¬ed as a "high-touch surface" that requires more frequent cleaning and disinfection ?
Answer
C. Doorknobs, bedrails and light switches
3
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the general principles of hand hygiene based on WHO guidelines ? i. Hand hygiene is recognized as the single most important measure for the prevention of infection ii. Studies show a direct correlation between an increase in adherence to hand hygiene and a decrease in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) iii. The hands of Healthcare workers are considered the most common vehicle for the transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens.
Answer
D. All of the above i, ii and iii
4
Match the following : I II i. Cleaning a. Destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life ii. Disinfection b. Use of physical or chemical means to render an item safe for handling iii. Sterilization c. Removal of visible soil from objects and surfaces iv. Decontamination d. Eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores
Answer
B. i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
5
Which of the following statements is/are false? I. Water treatment plants collect, treat and distribute water through a sequence that follows stages like coagulation, ļ¬occulation, sedimentation, ļ¬ltration and disinfection. II. Reverse osmosis, distillation and ļ¬ltration are methods employed by water puriļ¬cation systems to remove contaminants. III. Water puriļ¬cation methods are primarily designed to improve the health and taste of water, but they oļ¬er no direct beneļ¬ts to the surrounding environment.
Answer
A. Only III
6
Which among the following statements is not true regarding toilet maintenance ? i. The toilet cleaning process includes the bedpan support. ii. Both the toilet handle and the underside of the ļ¬ush rim must be cleaned. iii. It is necessary to ensure suļ¬cient contact time with the disinfectant when cleaning the toilet. iv. Staļ¬ should replenish paper towels and toilet paper before removing their dirty gloves.
Answer
B. iv only
7
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the availability and location of a Spillage Kit in a hospital ? i. Spillage Kits should only be maintained and kept in the hospitalās Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD). ii. Spillage kits should be made available in all patient care areas of the hospital. iii. It is unnecessary to keep a Spillage Kit in areas where outpatients are treated.
Answer
B. Only ii
8
What is the threshold level of dissolved calcium or magnesium below which water is considered āSoft waterā ?
Answer
B. 60 ppm
9
Consider the following statements regarding the procurement of cleaning agents: Statement I: Cleaning agents with a longer shelf life are usually bought in bulk to beneļ¬t from reduced costs due to economies of scale. Statement II : All types of cleaning agents must always be bought in bulk regardless of their shelf life. Which of the following options is correct ?
Answer
C. Statement I is correct, but statement II is incorrect
10
Consider the following statements regarding staļ¬ protective measures and hygiene during the OT cleaning process. Statement I : Staļ¬ should wear OT dress, footwear and a cap and must clean hands before putting on gloves. Statement II: Once a single pair of gloves is put on at the start, the same pair must be worn continuously without removal until all cleaning tasks are completely ļ¬nished. Which of the following options is correct ?
Answer
A. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
11
Consider the following statements regarding the handling of diļ¬erent waste categories: Statement I : To simplify the disposal process, general waste and bio-medical waste should be collected and mixed together in the same bins. Statement II : Work instructions for proper waste segregation according to color codes must be prominently displayed in appropriate areas of the hospital. Which of the following options is correct ?
Answer
B. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
12
Mercury is classiļ¬ed as a potent neurotoxin. Exposure to this heavy metal primarily harms which part of the human body ?
Answer
C. The central and peripheral nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord
13
How should eye protection be put on in relation to the overall PPE removal process ?
Answer
B. It should be put on in a way that allows it to be taken oļ¬ as late as possible
14
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the equipment and handling methods used for transporting biomedical waste within a facility ? i. Trolleys or covered wheelbarrows should be used for the transportation of biomedical waste. ii. Manual loading of biomedical waste should be strictly avoided to ensure safety. iii. Open wheelbarrows are preferred over covered ones to maintain proper ventilation for the waste.
Answer
B. Only i and ii
15
Consider the following statements regarding the types of waste that belong to the White (Translucent) category. i. This category includes waste sharps including metals such as needles and syringes with ļ¬xed needles. ii. It includes needles from needle tip cutters or burners, scalpels, blades or any other contaminated sharp object that may cause punctures and cuts. iii. This category encompasses both used, discarded and contaminated metal sharps. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Answer
D. All of the above i, ii and iii
16
Match the following. I II i. Yellow Category a. Waste Sharps including metals ii. Red Category b. Glassware and Metallic body implants iii. White Category c. Human anatomical and soiled waste iv. Blue Category d. Contaminated Waste (Recyclable)
Answer
B. i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
17
Consider the following statements regarding the permissible limits for storing biomedical waste in smaller healthcare setups like nursing homes. i. The maximum duration of waste storage should not exceed 8-10 hours in nursing homes. ii. The duration of storage should not exceed 24 hours in nursing homes. iii. Nursing homes have stricter storage hour limits than large hospitals with over 250 beds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Answer
B. Only ii
18
Which of the following statements correctly identiļ¬es the evaluation protocol for the immunization status of the facility staļ¬ ? i. Evaluation of the immunization status of the staļ¬ must be included in the annual health check-up. ii. Staļ¬ immunization records should only be evaluated once at the time of initial recruitment and never checked again. iii. Immunization tracking is entirely optional during a staļ¬ memberās routine yearly health evaluation.
Answer
A. Only i
19
Consider the following statements regarding the technical speciļ¬cations for digging and ļ¬lling a deep burial pit. i. A pit or trench should be dug about two meters deep and needs to be half ļ¬lled with waste. ii. The waste must be covered with lime within 50 cm of the surface, before ļ¬lling the rest of the pit with soil. iii. On each occasion when wastes are added to the pit, a layer of 50 cm of soil shall be added to cover the wastes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Answer
B. Only i and ii
20
Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning the tracking of staļ¬ health and waste pre-treatment records for SPCB veriļ¬cation ? i. Records of pre-treatment of speciļ¬ed waste categories must be included. ii. The facility must enclose both health status records and immunization records of the Health Care Workers involved in handling biomedical waste. iii. In centers where a captive treatment facility is allowed by the SPCB, the record of recyclable waste handed over to an authorized recycler must be logged in kg/annum.
Answer
D. All of the above i, ii and iii
21
Which ļ¬re extinguisher should not be used on energized electrical equipment ?
Answer
C. Water extinguisher
22
A ļ¬re in an MRI room containing energized electrical equipment should initially be controlled using
Answer
C. CO2 extinguisher
23
In hospital ļ¬re safety management, the most vulnerable group during evacuation is
Answer
D. Critically ill and bedridden patients
24
Which method extinguishes ļ¬re by reducing its temperature?
Answer
B. Cooling
25
Which method extinguishes ļ¬re by cutting oļ¬ the oxygen supply ?
Answer
C. Smothering
26
The ļ¬rst step when discovering a ļ¬re in a hospital is to
Answer
B. Raise the alarm
27
Which extinguisher works mainly by smothering the ļ¬re and displacing oxygen?
Answer
B. CO2 extinguisher
28
Which hospital area has a relatively higher risk of ļ¬re due to the presence of oxygen and electrical equipment ?
Answer
B. Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
29
A ļ¬re involving magnesium or sodium requires
Answer
C. Class D extinguisher
30
A dry chemical powder extinguisher extinguishes ļ¬re mainly by
Answer
B. Interrupting the combustion chain reaction
31
Which disease can be transmitted through contact with infected animal saliva ?
Answer
A. Rabies
32
Which rodent characteristic makes eradication diļ¬cult ?
Answer
C. Rapid breeding and adaptability
33
Which of the following is a biological method of pest control ?
Answer
B. Using natural predators
34
Which pest is most associated with asthma and allergic reactions indoors ?
Answer
A. Cockroach
35
The primary objective of pest surveillance in hospitals is to
Answer
B. Detect infestations early and prevent outbreaks
36
Which disease can be transmitted through rat urine contaminating water ?
Answer
B. Leptospirosis
37
Integrated Pest Management (lPM) emphasizes
Answer
B. Combination of preventive, biological and chemical measures
38
Which disease is primarily associated with rat ļ¬ea infestation?
Answer
A. Plague
39
In Integrated Pest Management, chemical control should
Answer
C. Be used judiciously when necessary
40
The term "rodent prooļ¬ng" refers to
Answer
B. Preventing rodent entry into buildings
41
What is the general level of lighting in hospital general ward ?
Answer
B. 100 lux
42
Which color is commonly used in hospital to signage ?
Answer
C. Green
43
Which ļ¬ooring material is commonly used in Hospital ?
Answer
C. Vinyl
44
Which color is often associate with cleanliness in hospital ?
Answer
D. White
45
Indoor plants in hospital help to improve
Answer
D. Ambience
46
Curtains used in hospitals should be
Answer
D. Fire-resistant
47
Indoor plants should be free from
Answer
B. Pests
48
Which color is used to signify the radiation hazards ?
Answer
C. Purple on yellow
49
What is the recommended features of hospital furniture ?
Answer
C. Easy to clean and durable
50
The primary purpose of indoor plants in hospital is
Answer
D. All of these
51
What are the primary purpose of hospital laundry services ?
Answer
B. Linen cleaning and disinfection
52
What should laundry staļ¬ always wear while handling soiled linen ?
Answer
A. Reusable rubber gloves
53
The processes removing stain from linen is called
Answer
C. Spotting
54
Linen is disinfected mainly during
Answer
B. Washing
55
Torn linen should be send for
Answer
B. Repair
56
The counting of linen before washing is called
Answer
A. Inventory
57
Clean linen should be transported in
Answer
B. Covered trolley
58
The machine used to remove water from linen is known as
Answer
C. Extractor
59
Which linen is considered contaminated?
Answer
C. Linen stained with blood and body ļ¬uid
60
Which processes kills most microorganisms in linen ?
Answer
C. Disinfection
61
The term Scissor-action in mop sweepers refers to the
Answer
C. Double-hinged frame mechanism
62
Chamois leather is commonly used to clean
Answer
C. Mirrors and Window
63
What is the main purpose of preventive maintenance ?
Answer
B. To prevent unscheduled downtime and equipment damage
64
Which of the following is not a consideration when choosing equipment ?
Answer
D. Attractive Packing
65
Red pads in a ļ¬oor scrubber are primarily used for
Answer
C. Buļ¬ng and cleaning
66
A housekeeping supervisor notice that a ļ¬oor scrubber is diļ¬cult to move and produces unusual sound during operation. What should be done ļ¬rst ?
Answer
B. Oil the wheels/Casters for easy movement
67
Soft brushes are characterized by
Answer
C. Flexible and close-set bristles
68
Why are dusters generally colour coded ?
Answer
B. For eļ¬ective and correct use in speciļ¬c areas
69
A room attendant reports lower back discomfort due to frequent bending while collecting debris. Which equipment modiļ¬cation would most eļ¬ectively address this issue ?
Answer
B. Using a dustpan with a long attachment
70
Which housekeeping item is speciļ¬cally valued for being lint free while maintain high absorbency ?
Answer
C. Scrims
71
Airļ¬ow characterized by irregular and chaotic movement is called
Answer
C. Turbulent airļ¬ow
72
What is the primary objective of carbon sequestration ?
Answer
B. Reducing atmospheric Carbon dioxide
73
In Venturi scrubber the narrowest section where gas velocity is maximum called the
Answer
D. Throat
74
The following statements are correct about air except
Answer
C. Air cannot be compressed
75
Which are the two basic factors that determine the concentration of Humidity in the atmosphere ?
Answer
B. Temperature and Pressure
76
In hospital administrator plans to relocate the pharmacy closer to the emergency department while maintaining proper zoning principles. In which zone should the pharmacy be located ?
Answer
B. Second Zone
77
Cases of Legionnaires disease in hospitals are most commonly linked to
Answer
D. Water pollution
78
Why is decibel scale logarithmic ?
Answer
A. To measure the intensity of sound
79
What does BOD stand for
Answer
B. Biochemical Oxygen Demand
80
Sulphur dioxide contributes the formation of
Answer
B. Acid rain
81
Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) is also known as
Answer
B. Nosocomial infection
82
Which method is considered the most reliable for sterilization of surgical instruments ?
Answer
B. Autoclaving
83
The single most eļ¬ective method to prevent hospital infection is
Answer
B. Hand hygiene
84
The committee responsible for monitoring infection prevention in hospitals
Answer
B. Hospital infection control committee
85
Which sterilization method is most suitable for dressing and linen ?
Answer
A. Auto claving
86
Which of the following is an example of Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) ?
Answer
B. Surgical site infection occurring after surgery in a hospital
87
Hand washing should be performed
Answer
C. Before and after patient contact
88
The purpose of aseptic procedure is to
Answer
B. Prevent contamination during procedures
89
Sterilization destroys
Answer
C. All forms of microbial life including spores
90
The standard temperature commonly used in autoclaving is
Answer
C. 121 Ā°C
91
Which is the ļ¬rst function of management ?
Answer
C. Planning
92
The housekeeping control desk is mainly responsible for
Answer
C. Coordination and communication of housekeeping activities
93
The full form of CPU is
Answer
A. Central Processing Unit
94
Which software is commonly used for spread sheets ?
Answer
B. MS Excel
95
Eļ¬ective housekeeping management requires
Answer
D. All of the above
96
Which documents helps monitor staļ¬ attendance ?
Answer
B. Attendance register
97
Which is used to create presentation ?
Answer
B. MS Power Point
98
What is the default animation start option ?
Answer
C. On click
99
Which tab is primarily used to add animation eļ¬ect to objects ?
Answer
C. Animations
100
Which is not an animation type ?
Answer
C. Transition
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