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WorksheetsAMSA Meat Certification Review
Total questions: 124
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
Which of the following measures the amount of free water NOT chemically bound in a food?
PH Level
Water Activity
Osmosis
Calories
Which of the following is the conversion of carbohydrates to alcohols and carbon dioxide or organic acids using yeasts or bacteria under anaerobic conditions?
Nonenzymatic browning
Leavening
Fermentation
Boiling
In the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide, which common substance is formed as the salt of the acid-base reaction?
NaCO
NaOH
NaCI
NaH
The reaction between baking soda and vinegar is two reactions, one is an acidbase reaction and the other is which of the following reaction types?
Synthesis
Decomposition
Single displacement
Double synthesis
Which of the following is a mixture of two or more immiscible liquids?
Concentration
Emulsion
Colloid
Supersaturated Solution
Which of the following is NOT an example of an emulsion?
Mayonnaise
Hollandaise Sauce
Vinaigrette prepared with only oil and vinegar
Ketchup
Which of the following are proteins which act as catalysts to help complex reactions occur?
Inhibitors
Substrates
Enzymes
Carbs
You have made a marinade for some meat and decided to include pineapple juice to help tenderize the meat. What enzyme is found in pineapples which tenderizes meat?
Ficin
Papain
Bromelin
Pinepain
Which of the following is NOT true of caramelization?
Results in a nutty flavor.
Causes green color to form.
Oxidizes sugar
Causes brown color to form. Like caramel.
You left a loaf of bread on the counter and the loaf hardened. Which of the following processes caused this hardening?
Gelatinization
Syneresis
Retrogradation
Gelation
The acronym GRAS stands for which of the following?
Generally required to be safe.
Generally Recognized as Safe.
Genuinely Required to be safe.
Genuinely Recognized as Safe
Which of the following terms describes an illness caused by the ingestion of toxins and is also known as a foodborne intoxication?
Food Infection
Food Poisoning
Food Rancidity
Food Spoilage
Which of the following describes when the outermost portion of a food is dried while the interior remains moist?
Case Hardening
Freezer BUrn
Cold Shortening
Fat Caps
Which of the following is a packaging technique which injects a blend of components to extend product shelf life?
Vacuum Packaging
Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Shrink WRap
Overwrap packaging
Which of the following causes Salmonellosis?
Salmonella spp.
E. Coli
Clostridium perfringens
Listeria momocytogenes
Which of the following causes Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome?
Salmonella spp.
E. Coli.
Clostridium perfringens
Listeria
The acronym HACCP stands for which of the following?
Hazard Analysis and Crucial Control Points
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Parameters
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
Hazard Analysis and Crucial Control Parameters
HACCP was originally developed for which of the following organizations to use to ensure food safety in their programs?
U.S. National Guard
CDC
Navy
NASA
Which of the following is a substance which, if found in a food product, is not fit for human consuption?
SSOP
Coliform
Allergen
Adulterant
. Which of the following requires that food processors must prevent crosscontamination of allergens into products where they are NOT ingredients?
Food Safety Inspection act.
EPA
Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act
Delaney Clause
. During meat or poultry processing, which of the following is a ZERO TOLERANCE policy?
Presence of visible fecal matter or ingesta on the carcass
. Presence of water on the carcass
Presence of lactic acid on the carcass
Presence of visible blood on the carcass
Which of the following is a step at which a control can be applied to prevent, eliminate or reduce a food safety hazard to an acceptable level?
Critical Limit
Verification Step
Critical Control Point
Rate-limiting step
Which of the following products are NOT required to have HACCP? (
Meat
Juice
Seafood
Candy
Which of the following is a monitoring technique which tests all product, a vat of soup for example, and is commonly used in batch processes?
Continuous monitoring
Attribute sampling
Process Sampling
Verification monitoring
Match the states of atoms or molecules to the temperature: Higher Temperature
Atoms or molecules move slower and are less likely to collide.
Atoms or molecules will move more and are more likely to collide.
Match the states of atoms or molecules to the temperature: Low temperature
Atoms or molecules move slower and are less likely to collide.
Atoms or molecules will move more and are more likely to collide.
Acids are:
any chemical which accepts a hydrogen ion or a chemical which accepts a proton
any chemical which donates a hydrogen ion or a chemical which donates a proton
Bases are:
any chemical which accepts a hydrogen ion or a chemical which accepts a proton
any chemical which donates a hydrogen ion or a chemical which donates a proton
A solvent is:
The substance which is present in the largest amount and provides a base for a substance to dissolve.
The substance on the smallest amount of the one that dissolves.
A Solute is:
The substance which is present in the largest amount and provides a base for a substance to dissolve.
The substance on the smallest amount of the one that dissolves.
An inhibitor is:
binds to enzymes to increase their activity.
slows down or stops the activity of an enzyme
An activator is:
binds to enzymes to increase their activity.
slows down or stops the activity of an enzyme
Hydrolytic rancidity:
occurs when fats are consumed by lipolytic microorganisms, off-flavor and odor is produced
occurs when fatty acids are formed through the hydrolysis of lipids by the water it contains
occurs when glycerol is oxidized
Oxidative rancidity:
occurs when fats are consumed by lipolytic microorganisms, off-flavor and odor is produced
occurs when fatty acids are formed through the hydrolysis of lipids by the water it contains
occurs when glycerol is oxidized
Microbial rancidity:
occurs when fats are consumed by lipolytic microorganisms, off-flavor and odor is produced
occurs when fatty acids are formed through the hydrolysis of lipids by the water it contains
occurs when glycerol is oxidized
Sulfuring:
Used on fruits to slow browning.
Shortens drying times.
Scalding food in boiling water to slow browning.
Blanching :
Used on fruits to slow browning.
Shortens drying times.
Scalding food in boiling water to slow browning.
Sulfating:
Used on fruits to slow browning.
Shortens drying times.
Scalding food in boiling water to slow browning.
Which of the following sets and enforces standards to assure safe and healthful working conditions as well as provides training, outreach, education and assistance?
BIS
OSHA
FSIS
CDC
Which of the following fire extinguisher classes is made for fires involving cooking oils and fats and is commonly found in kitchens?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class K
Which of the following is NOT considered a vulnerable population for contracting a foodborne illness?
Senior citizen
Young child
Individual with cancer.
Young Adult
To use hot water as a sanitation method, what should the water temperature be?
100°F to 150°F (
B. 57°F to 100°F (14 to 38°C)
189°F to 253°F
171°F to 190°F
Which of the following companies helped to develop HACCP?
Kraft
Yum Brands
General Mills
Pillsbury
Which of the following is NOT a preliminary task to develop a HACCP plan?
Create HACCP Team
Describe the food
Establish monitoring procedures.
Develop a flow diagram.
What is the 7th step in a HACCP plan?
Establish corrective actions
Conduct a Hazard Analysis
Establish Record Keeping and documentation procedures
Identify Critical Control Points
What is the 1st step in a HACCP plan?
Establish corrective actions
Conduct a Hazard Analysis
Establish Record Keeping and documentation procedures
Identify Critical Control Points
What is the 2nd step in a HACCP plan?
Establish corrective actions
Conduct a Hazard Analysis
Establish Record Keeping and documentation procedures
Identify Critical Control Points
Zero tolerance refers to a standard specifying if a potentially dangerous substance is present in or on a product it is unfit for human consumption
True
False
Carly is a member of the cleaning team for a food production facility. When cleaning she does not wear a hair net or keep her hair tied back. Also, she wears a silver ring and earrings while cleaning. The cleaning solution she uses contains only bleach. Based on this scenario, which is NOT a physical hazard?
Bleach
Hair
Ring
Earring
Salmonella and E. coli are examples of which of the following?
Physical hazards
Enteric pathogens
Exoteric pathogens
Chemical Hazards
When conducting a hazard analysis for cream of mushroom soup, one hazard which was identified was a thermometer being dropped into a vat and breaking causing glass and metal shards to be in the product. This has never occurred in this facility. Should this be addressed in the HACCP plan and why?
Yes, every hazard should be addressed in the HACCP Plan
Yes, the likelihood and severity of the hazard is high
No, only biological hazards are addressed in the HACCP Plan
No, the likelihood and severity of the hazard is low
When reviewing the CCPs for a cooked sausage product, you notice that at the receiving step for raw beef trim the biological hazard is NOT listed as a CCP. What is the potential reasoning as to why this hazard is NOT listed as a CCP?
. Only physical hazards are considered CCPs
Only chemical hazards are considered CCPs
Since this is a cooked product, a cooking step later in the process would be a more appropriate step for a CCP
There is a low likelihood of biological contamination in raw beef trim
Using the CCP Decision Tree, which of the following correctly fills the blank labeled?
Not a critical control point
Critical Control Point
Modify this step
Not a hazard.
Which of the following could be a sign of inaccurate recordkeeping?
Temperatures recorded as 40°F (4°C) all day with no minor fluctuations
Temperatures taken as various times of the day
Temperature varies throughout the day within a two-degree margin
Records are filed daily
Which of the following correctly defines one of the components of an atom?
Neutron-negative charge
Proton-neutral charge
Electron-negative charge
Electron-neutral charge
Ions are ____________________.
A. Atoms or molecules in which the number of electrons are not equal to the number of neutrons
B. Are neutral
C. Only monatomic
D. Positively or negatively charged
The ____________ of the periodic table house elements which share common properties.
Periods
Groups
Rows
Valence Electrons
If you have an element which is a highly reactive element and you know it is in group 17 of the periodic table, which family does it belong to?
Noble Gasses
Alkaline Earth Metals
Thasition Metals
Halogens
Which family of elements is composed of 15 radioactive compounds?
Halogens
Noble Gases
Lanthanide Series
Actinide Series
Which of the following are considered cations?
A. Na+
B. Cl–
C. SO4 -2
D. Se
Which of the following scenarios would increase the reaction rate of a chemical reaction the most?
Increasing the temperature by 10°C
B. Decreasing the temperature by 5°C
C. Decreasing the temperature by 10°C
D. Increasing the temperature by 25°C
The amount of water in a food can be determined by measuring the food’s ____________.
A. pH level
B. Water activity
C. Osmotic pressure
D. Calories
_________ is the conversion of carbohydrates to alcohols and carbon dioxide or organic acids using yeasts or bacteria under anaerobic conditions.
A. Nonenzymatic browning
B. Leavening
C. Fermentation
D. Boiling
The products of a reaction between 4H2 and 2O2 would yield which of the following products?
H20
2H20
3H20
4H20
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a base?
a. Bitter taste
b. Slippery to the touch
c. Change blue litmus paper to red
d. Change red litmus paper to blue
An unknown substance was tested using red litmus paper and the paper turned blue, which of the following is a probable pH for the substance ?
1
3
7
9
An acid can be defined as a chemical which ___________________.
Donates a hydroxide ion
b. Accepts a hydrogen ion
c. Has a pH above seven
d. Donates a hydrogen ion
In the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide, which common substance is formed as the salt of the acid-base reaction?
Table Salt
Season Salt
Low Sodium Salt
Low Chlorine Salt
In the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide, which common substance is formed as the salt of the acid-base reaction?
NaCl
NaHCO3
NaOH
NaCO
The reaction between baking soda and vinegar was two reactions, one was the acid-base reaction and the other was a ______________________.
a. Synthesis reaction
b. Decomposition reaction
c. Single displacement reaction
d. Double displacement reaction
The range of the pH scale is which of the following?
1-10
0-14
0-10
0-12
If you wanted to know the exact pH of a substance, which of the following indicators would you use ?
pH paper
Digital pH meter
Red litmus paper
Both A and B
Which of the following is the most exact in its measure of pH?
a. pH paper
b. Red cabbage juice
c. Blue litmus paper
d. Digital pH meter
Which of the following factors affect food deterioration and spoilage? a. Acidity b. Heat c. Water activity d. Chemical preservatives e. All of the above
Acidity
Heat
Water Activity
Chemical Preservatives
All of the Above
Which of the following is not true about mixtures?
. Mixtures are a combination of two or more substances which are not chemically united
Mixtures are a combination of two or more substances which exist in a fixed proportion to each other
C. Mixtures are a combination which can be physically separated into pure compounds
Mixtures are a combination which can have changing physical properties
Which of the following is not an example of a heterogeneous mixture?
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Granite
White Gold
Pizza
A mixture which has an even concentration throughout is known as a ___________.
A. Heterogeneous mixture
B. Solution
Gas
Liquid Mixture
If you have salt, water and a plastic cup, which of the following correctly labels the role of each in making a solution?
A. Salt=Solvent, Water=System, Plastic cup= Solute
B. Salt=System, Water=Solute, Plastic cup= Solven
C. Salt=Solvent, Water=Solute, Plastic cup= System
D. Salt=Solute, Water=Solvent Plastic cup= System
A solution on the table appears to be clear with all of the solute being dissolved, which of the following could be the concentration of the solution?
A. Unsaturated
B. Saturated
C. Supersaturated
E. Both A and B
A mixture of two or more immiscible liquids is called a/an __________.
Solution
Heterogeneous mixture
Emulsion
Emulsifier
Which of the following could be used as an emulsifier?
Soap
Detergent
Egg Yolk
All of the above
Bacteria, yeasts and human cells use fermentation to produce energy in the form of ______________.
a. Adenosine triphosphate
b. Adenosine biphosphate
c. Phosphoric acid
d. Adenosine acid
If an organism can live either in the presence of oxygen or in the absence of oxygen, it would be classified as a _____________.
Anaerobe
Aerobe
Facultative aerobe
Unfaculative aerobe
Which of the following foods are NOT produced by fermentation?
Sauerkraut
Pickles
Vinegar
all of the above are produced by fermentation.
______________ is a polysaccharide made up of glucose units linked together to form long chains.
Caramel
Starch
Gluten
Polyglucose
The creation of a gelatin mold is the result of _______________.
a. Gelatinization
b. Gelation
c. Retrogradation
d. Syneresis
Which of the following is a leavening agent used in quick breads?
Yeast
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Both B & C
The hardening of bread products is a result of _______________.
Fermentation
Gelatinization
Gelation
Retrogradation
The pulling away of meringue from a pie crust during storage is a result of____________
Fermentation
Gelatinization
Gelation
Syneresis
Which of the following are two methods used by food processors to keep food safe?
Good manufacturing practices
Safety standard operating procedures
A & D
Sanitation standard operating procedures
The survival and growth of microorganisms in food depends upon:
PH
Available water
Available Oxygen
All of the above
A microorganism which grows best at temperatures between 20 and 40 degrees Celsius is called ________________.
a. Psychrophiles
b. Mesophiles
c. Adenophiles
d. Thermophiles
Camembert cheese, Bleu cheese and Swiss cheese are all examples of ___________.
a. Products created by bacteria
b. Products created by mycotoxins
c. Products created by acetic acid
d. Products created by retrogradation
A gallon of milk expired and has soured because the milk enzyme lactase turned the milk protein lactose into lactic acid. Which of the following types of spoilage could have occurred?
a. Fermentation
b. Putrefaction
c. Rancidity
d. Microbial growth
A loaf of bread has a green substance growing on each slice. Which of the following types of spoilage could have occurred? a. Fermentation b. Putrefaction c. Rancidity d. Microbial growth
a. Fermentation
b. Putrefaction
c. Rancidity
d. Microbial growth
By combining different preservation methods to prevent food spoilage you are applying ____________________.
a. The Hurdle concept
b. Good manufacturing practices
c. The Myrtle concept
d. Sanitation standard operating procedures
Which of the following is not a type of energy used in food irradiation?
A. Electron rays
B. Beta rays
C. X-rays
D. Gamma rays
Acidic foods have a pH of ___ or lower.
4.0
4.2
4.4
4.6
Canned food should be stored in: A. A well heated area B. The refrigerator C. A warm, well-lit area D. A cool, dark, dry place
Well Heated Area
The fridge
A warm, well lit area.
Cool, dark, dry place
. The government agency that ensures the safety of all food in the United States is the _______. A. FSIS B. FDA C. USDA D. MAP E. CAP
FSIS
FDA
USDA
CAP
Which container box or wrapper holds individual food units together?
A. Retail container
B. Primary container
C. Secondary container
D. Tertiary container
Which government agency was created in 1862 under President Lincoln? A. USDA B. FDA C. FFA D. FSIS
USDA
FDA
FFA
FSIS
. A statement by the manufacturer of the product which reports their food will reduce the risk of developing a disease is the ________ information. A. Allergen B. Safety C. Health claim D. Serving size
Allergen
Safety
Health Claim
Serving Size
Packaging that evacuates or introduces gas to extend shelf life is? A. CAP B. MAP C. FSIS D. FDA E. USDA
CAP
MAP
FSIS
FDA
Controlled Atmosphere Packaging includes what element? A. Aluminum B. Nitrogen C. Argon D. Fluorine
Aluminum
Nitrogen
Argon
Fluorine
Which of the following agencies does NOT oversee food industry safety?
A. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
C. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Which type of fire extinguisher is most often found in kitchens?
B
D
K
C
What is the “danger zone” in which foods should NOT be kept for more than one to two hours?
A. 0°F to 30°F (-18°C to -1°C)
B. 20°F to 80°F (-7°C to 27°C)
C. 60°F to 110°F (16°C to 43°C)
D. 40°F to 140°F (5°C to 60°C)
Menu disclaimers are required for which of the following?
A. Fried foods
B. “Cooked to order” meat and eggs
C. Foods high in fat
D. Imported fruits and vegetables
Which of the following is NOT a classification of microorganisms? A. Spoilage B. Pathogenic C. Beneficial D. Antigenic
Spoilage
Pathogenic
Beneficial
Antigenic
In which common foodborne intoxication illness are ten percent cases fatal?
Staphylococcal
Botulism
Anisakiasis
Salmonella
Which of the following is the appropriate range of food storage temperatures?
A. Above 60°F (15°C) for cold products
B. Below 40°F (4°C) for hot products
C. Above 160°F (71°C) for hot products
D. Above 140°F (60°C) for hot products
Which of the following microorganisms are harmful? A. Pathogenic microorganisms B. Spoilage microorganisms C. Beneficial microorganisms D. Microorganisms
Pathogenic
Spoilage
Beneficial
All Microorganisms
HACCP is NOT mandatory for which of the following types of processors? A. Meat B. Juice C. Vegetable D. Seafood
Meat
Juice
Vegetable
Seafood
Which of the following is NOT included in a cleaning and sanitation program?
A. How you will clean and sanitize
B. The employee’s clothing during the task
C. Where it will be done
D. Who is assigned to the task
If cleaning and sanitizing a food surface during production, which type of hygiene are you demonstrating?
A. Preoperational
B. Storage and distribution
C. Equipment
D. Operational
When handling a chemical cleaner, which of the following is a safety measure one should follow?
A. Call 911 if poisoning occurs
B. Ensure direct skin contact
C. Store near food processing equipment
D. Smell the agent to determine sanitizer type
Which of the following statements is NOT true about HACCP?
A. Combines science and common sense for food safety
B. Is a preventative measure
C. Is a reactive measure
D. Includes seven principles
. In a food production company, who has the overall responsibility for the development, organization and management of the HACCP program? A. Company’s CEO B. Line worker oC. HACCP Coordinatr D. Production line leader
A. Company’s CEO
B. Line worker
HACCP Coordinator
Production leader
Which of the following correctly defines a biological hazard?
A. Chemical substances found in a food which could cause chronic toxicity
B. Bacteria or viruses which causes foodborne illness
C. Foreign material which can cause injury to a consumer such as glass
D. Any sanitizer used in the food production process
Which of the following is a substance which, if found in a food product, is not fit for human consumption? A. Adulterant B. Allergen C. Coliform D. SSOP
Adulterant
Allergen
Coliform
SSOP
USDA has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for which of the following in ground beef?
Staphylococcus
Salmonella
Campylobacter
E. Coli
When reviewing the CCPs for a cooked sausage product, you notice at the receiving step for raw beef trim the biological hazard is not listed as a CCP. What is the potential reasoning as to why this hazard is not listed as a CCP?
A. Only physical hazards are considered CCPs
B. Only chemical hazards are considered CCPs
There is a kill step later in the process since it is a cooked product
D. There is a low likelihood of biological contamination in raw beef trim
Which of the following is a monitoring technique which tests all products and is commonly used in batch processes? A. Continuous monitoring B. Attribute sampling C. Process sampling D. Verification monitoring
A. Continuous monitoring
B. Attribute sampling
C. Process sampling
D. Verification monitoring
