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The CLO exam has 100 questions and runs 2 hours.

These 10 free CLO questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Lodging Owner blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.

Domain 1: Human resources

Question 1

Which initiative is most likely to address controllable employee turnover?

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Correct answer: A - Training, recognition, and career development

Domain 2: Revenue

Question 2

A hotel owner sees occupancy remain high while average daily rate declines. Which revenue management action is MOST appropriate first?

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Correct answer: B - Review rate strategy, market position, and channel mix

Question 3

A hotel has 80 occupied rooms and 100 available rooms. What is the occupancy percentage?

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Correct answer: B - 80% occupied rooms

Question 4

High occupancy but declining RevPAR compared with competitors most likely indicates what issue?

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Correct answer: A - Rates may be too low despite strong occupancy

Domain 3: Facilities

Question 5

During a storm, smoke is detected near an electrical panel while backup power is operating. What should the owner prioritize?

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Correct answer: C - Secure the area and follow emergency safety procedures

Question 6

An owner compares a cheaper renovation with shorter life to a more expensive option with lower future maintenance. Which concept applies?

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Correct answer: A - Life-cycle cost analysis

Question 7

Which approach best minimizes guest disruption during renovation?

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Correct answer: B - Coordinate phases, budgets, timelines, and guest impacts

Domain 4: Technology

Question 8

Employees struggle after a new property management system launches because workflows changed. What is the best response?

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Correct answer: B - Provide targeted training and evaluate adoption

Domain 5: Sales

Question 9

A corporate account requests discounted rates. What should be evaluated before acceptance?

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Correct answer: A - Long-term profitability after demand and rate impact

Domain 6: Rooms

Question 10

Guests report rooms are clean but unavailable at promised check-in time. Which area should be examined first?

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Correct answer: A - Housekeeping coordination and room readiness

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