Sampling Plan Quiz

What does the sample size specify in a sampling plan?

• The temperature of the samples

• The weight of the samples

• The color of the samples

• The number of samples taken

Why is it important to include the method of sampling in a sampling plan?

• To eliminate sampler discretion

• To increase sampler discretion

• To confuse the samplers

• To reduce the number of samples

What is specified in the sampling plan regarding tests or assessments?

• The testing, inspection, or assessment required

• The number of samples taken

• The weight of the samples

• The location of the samples

Why is it important to have specific criteria for acceptance/rejection in a sampling plan?

• To confuse the samplers

• To make the process more complicated

• To determine whether the material is acceptable or fails requirements

• To increase the number of samples

What is the purpose of specifying specific criteria for acceptance/rejection in a sampling plan?

• To make the process more complicated

• To confuse the samplers

• To determine whether the material is acceptable or fails requirements

• To increase the number of samples

Which sampling plan would be most suitable for a situation where the quantity of marbles in the jar varies greatly over time, and it's important to adjust the number of marbles checked accordingly?

Which of the following statements best describes the sampling procedure for medicinal plant materials?

• Only one part of the consignment is examined to ensure homogeneity.

• Samples are taken from random locations within the consignment without regard to its size.

• Special handling procedures are implemented due to the non-homogeneity of the materials.

• Powdered form or pieces larger than 1 cm are sampled by removing top layers only.

What is the recommended procedure for handling any remaining material after sampling?

• Discard the remaining material to avoid contamination.

• Mix the remaining material with the sampled portion for analysis.

• Return the remaining material to the batch.

• Store the remaining material separately for future use.

What is the recommended sampling approach for consumer packages from wholesale containers?

• Selecting two consumer packages randomly from each container.

• Taking one consumer package from each container for sampling.

• Selecting all consumer packages from each container for sampling.

• Taking 10 consumer packages from each container regardless of size.

What is considered foreign matter in herbal material?

• Only parts of the herbal material exceeding specified limits.

• Organisms named in the specification and description of the herbal material.

• Mineral admixtures adhering to the herbal materials.

• Parts of the herbal material exceeding specified limits, organisms not named in the specification, and mineral admixtures not adhering to the herbal materials.