Food Science CDE 2022 Knowledge Exam

Poor sanitation can cause _________________, which is a common

problem that can lead to ____________________ .

• food weight to increase, more expensive products

• food spoilage, off-odors and flavors

• employee termination, labor shortages

• None of the choices properly complete the sentence

What is the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) agency

that is responsible for ensuring the safety of the nation’s meat, poultry,

and processed egg products?

• Food Inspection Service

• Food Safety Service

• Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Service

• Food Safety Inspection Service

Which of the following represents the temperature “Danger Zone”?

• 30oF to 130oF

• 35oF to 135oF

• 40oF to 140oF

• 45oF to 145oF

The term “organic” is well-defined and regulated by ________________.

• USDA’s National Organic Program

• FDA’s National Organic Program

• The National Organic Food Program of the United States of

  America

• Organic Foods of America

Vitamin C is also known as ________________.

• acetic acid

• ascorbic acid

• citric acid

• phosphoric acid

In the food industry, recipes are called ______________.

• recipes

• formulations

• protocols

• preparations

Which of the following can impact a human’s ability to detect flavors?

• Age

• Gender

• Health

• All of the above

In 2002, savory was officially recognized as the fifth taste by the

scientific community. What is another term for savory?

• Tasty

• Beef

• Umami

• Astringency

On August 1, 2022, the USDA announced that it will be declaring

Salmonella an adulterant in which of the following products?

• Raw pork products

• Breaded and stuffed raw chicken products

• All raw ground meat and poultry products

• Raw poultry and turkey products

When bread is toasted, and browning occurs, this an example of which

type of change?

• Physical change

• Phase change

• Physical and phase change

• Chemical change