11 Food and Nutrition Unit 2 Questions

A preference test is used to determine:

• The preferred choice among several options

• The correct answer to a factual question

• The level of understanding of a subject

• The speed of response to a stimulus

What is a Hedonic Scale?

• A scale used to measure economic growth

• A scale used to assess consumer satisfaction

• A scale used to evaluate physical health

• A scale used to determine environmental impact

What is a discrimination test?

• A test to measure the ability to distinguish between different stimuli

• A test to evaluate mathematical skills

• A test to assess language proficiency

• A test to determine physical endurance

What part of the design process would a discrimination test using rating be most useful?

• Concept Development

• Prototyping

• User Testing

• Final Evaluation

How would you set up a triangle test?

• By comparing three samples to identify the odd one out

• By measuring the angles of a triangle

• By calculating the area of a triangle

• By drawing a triangle on a graph

When describing sensory characteristics, what language should you avoid?

• Technical jargon

• Vague terms

• Descriptive language

• Positive adjectives

What types of words would be useful to use when describing sensory characteristics?

• Adjectives

• Nouns

• Verbs

• Conjunctions

What is the purpose of a sensory evaluation test?

• To assess the nutritional value of food

• To evaluate the sensory attributes of a product

• To determine the shelf life of a product

• To measure the chemical composition of a product

Which of the following is a common method used in sensory testing?

• Paired comparison test

• Multiple-choice questionnaire

• Open-ended survey

• True or false test

Ethics, Budget, Convenience, Perceived Quality are

• Emerging Food Drivers

• Sensory Properties

• Traditional Food Drivers

• Consumer Trends