Food Science Webxam

What is the primary focus of HSC Food Technology in NSW?

• a) Culinary skills development

• b) Understanding food science principles

• c) Preparing students for restaurant management

• d) Promoting healthy eating habits

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following food preservation methods involves using high pressure to extend the shelf life of foods?

• a) Canning

• b) Pasteurisation

• c) Freeze-drying

• d) High-pressure processing

What is the main purpose of sensory evaluation in food technology?

• a) Determining nutritional content

• b) Analysing food microbiology

• c) Evaluating taste, aroma, and texture

• d) Calculating food production costs

Which food preservation technique involves the use of salt and sodium nitrate in meat products?

• a) Fermentation

• b) Pickling

• c) Curing

• d) Blanching

In food labeling, what does the term "use by" date signify?

• a) The date until which the food is at its peak quality

• b) The date after which the food is unsafe to consume

• c) The date of manufacture

• d) The date of packaging

What is the recommended temperature range for safe storage of perishable foods in a refrigerator?

• a) 0°C to 4°C

• b) 4°C to 10°C

• c) 10°C to 15°C

• d) 20°C to 25°C

What is the primary function of antioxidants in food technology?

• a) Enhancing food flavor

• b) Extending shelf life

• c) Increasing food acidity

• d) Improving food texture

Which type of food additive is commonly used as a gelling agent in jams and jellies?

• a) Emulsifier

• b) Stabiliser

• c) Thickener

• d) Colorant

What type of food borne illness is associated with the consumption of undercooked poultry?

• a) Salmonellosis

• b) Listeriosis

• c) E. coli infection

• d) Botulism

Which government agency in Australia is primarily responsible for food safety standards and labeling regulations?

• a) ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission)

• b) FSANZ (Food Standards Australia New Zealand)

• c) APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

• d) ABARES (Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences)