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Total questions: 181

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1.

A major reason for limiting the use of antibiotics with lactating dairy cows is that antibiotics (Prod. 19)

a)

Are toxic to cows

b)

Maybe found in the milk for many hours after treament

c)

Are ineffective when they contact milk

d)

Cost more than dairymen can afford

2.

A baby daiy animal is called a calf, weighitng approximately _____ pounds at birth (prod 19)

a)

20 to 40

b)

80 to 100

c)

150 to 160

d)

200

3.

The microbiological standard for unpasteurized Grade A milk is ____ bacteria or less per milliter of milk. (prod 19)

a)

50,000

b)

70,000

c)

100,000

d)

750,000

4.

A young female calf is called a heifer. An adult female that has a calf is called a cow. A heifer will give birth to a calf when she is approximately _________ old. (prod 19)

a)

9 months

b)

12 months

c)

24 months

d)

36 months

5.

To what temperature muyst a farm bulk tank, or cooling plante, have the capacity to chill milk within two hours of the end of a milking? (prod 19)

a)

>_ 50F

b)

<_ 45F

c)

~~ 40F

d)

<_ 42F

6.

Adulteration of milk with water is unlawful and can be detected by testing for (Prod 19)

a)

Titratable acidity

b)

total milk solids

c)

A high freezing point

d)

Somatic cells

7.

Dairy cows begin to produce milk aftewr giving birth to a calf. This milk production continues for approximately a 10 month period. This 10 month period is called the cow's ____ period. (prod 19)

a)

Lactation

b)

Gestation

c)

Dry

d)

Calving

8.

The principal protein in milk is ____. (prod 19)

a)

Whey protein

b)

Casein

c)

Crude protein

d)

Lactoglobulin

9.

___________ is an organization that meets biennially in odd-numbered years. The main purposte of the Conference is to deliberate proposals submitted by various individuals from state or local regulatory agencies, FDA, USDA, producers, processors, consumers, etc., who have an interest in ensuring that the dairy products we consume are safe. (prod 19)

a)

National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMIS)

b)

Food & Drug Adminitration

c)

AOAC

d)

United States Dairy Export Council (USDEC)

10.

Raw milk somatic cell count must be ______ or less to meet Grade A government standards in the United States. (prod 19)

a)

100,000

b)

250,000

c)

400,000

d)

750,000

11.

When pasteurizing milk, the minimum that raw milk must be heated to for 15 seconds is (prod 19)

a)

111 F

b)

121 F

c)

161 F

d)

171 F

12.

The key to boosting milk protein lies largely in getting the correct amino acids to which part of the cow's digestive tract? (prod 19)

a)

rumen

b)

small intestine

c)

omasum

d)

reticulum

13.

The CMT test detects ____ in raw milk. (prod 19)

a)

bacteria

b)

red blood cells

c)

somatic cells

d)

antibiotics

14.

The off-flavor in milk generally caused by exposure to sunlight or fluorescent light is ___. (prod 19)

a)

rancid

b)

oxidized

c)

acid

d)

malty

15.

What were the top three milk producing states during 2018? (prod 19)

a)

Southh Dakota, Texas, and New York

b)

California, Wisconcsin, and Idaho

c)

Wisconsin, New York, and New Mexico

d)

California, New York, and Texas

16.

Post dipping a cow's teats helps control _____. (prod 19)

a)

contagious pathogens

b)

milk flow

c)

hair growth

d)

antibiotics

17.

Failure to sanitize milking equipment immediately before use may result in a (prod 19)

a)

foregin flavor

b)

high somatic cell count

c)

high bacteria count

d)

high freezing point

18.

By volume, milk consists of approximately ___ percent water. (prod 19)

a)

3.7

b)

50

c)

87

d)

92

19.

To remoce fat from milking equipment use _________. (prod 19)

a)

alkaline cleaner in hot water

b)

alkaline cleaner in cold water

c)

acid cleaner in cold water

d)

acid cleaner in hot water

20.

What hormone is naturally released by the cow to stimulate milk letdown? (prod 19)

a)

oxytocin

b)

progesterone

c)

estrogen

d)

adrenaline

21.

The U.S. dairy industry is increasingly complex, with dynamic trends in consumer preferences, farm production, product manufacturing and government regulations. The U.S. dairy industry is considered to be a ____ a year industry. (prod 19)

a)

$628 billion

b)

$125 billion

c)

$500 million

d)

$100 million

22.

The ability of lipase to attack milk fat and produce a rancid off flavor is enhanced by

(prod 19)

a)

feeding cows moldy hay

b)

excessive agitation of warm faw milk

c)

exposing milk of sunlight

d)

poorly cleaned milking equipment

23.

_____ is the time after processing during which a dairy product normally remains suitable for human consumption (prod 19)

a)

Packaged date

b)

Shelf life

c)

Product code

d)

Product life

24.

The document used by the U.S. dairy industry that contains the rules for producing today's fresh pasteurized milk supply is (prod 19)

a)

the Code of Federal Regulations

b)

Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products

c)

the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance

d)

The Codex Alimentarious of the World Health Organization

25.

The major cause of salty flavor in milk is _________. (prod 19)

a)

the large intake of salt by the cow

b)

mastitis

c)

exposure to sunlight

d)

bacteria

26.

The two most important diseases of catle transmissible to man through milk are

(prod 19)

a)

scarlet fever and Q fever

b)

tuberculosis and anthrax

c)

brucellosis

d)

tuberculosis and brucellosis

27.

Marketing cooperatives often offer incentives to dairy famers for producing milk having which of the following special characteristics? (prod 19)

a)

low volume milk production per cow

b)

low protein content

c)

high somatic cell count

d)

low bacteria count

28.

When feeding distillers grains in dairy feed rations, there are concerns regarding the supply of protein building blocks. What are the building blocks of protein? (prod 19)

a)

DNA

b)

carbohydrates

c)

nitrogen

d)

amino acids

29.

Even when there are no clinical signs, a cow's milk production begins to decline when its somatic cell count is greater than how many cells/ml? (prod 19)

a)

100,000 cells/ml

b)

200,000 cells/ml

c)

400,000 cells/ml

d)

750,000 cells/ml

30.

Milk is a major nutritional source of which mineral that combined with vitamin D and exercise builds strong bones and teeth (prod 19)

a)

calcium

b)

iron

c)

phosphorous

d)

potassium

31.

Antibiotics are not permitted in milk because... (prod. 18)

a)

they artificially lower bacteria counts

b)

off flavors are produced

c)

fat becomes rancid

d)

some persons are hypersensitive to certain antibiotics.

32.

Adulteration of milk is unlawful and can be detected by testing for... (prod. 18)

a)

titratable acidity

b)

total milk solids

c)

a high freeezing point

d)

somatic cells

33.

The ideal cleaning agent for removing milkstone from equipment surfaces is... (prod. 18)

a)

acidic detergent

b)

phosphate

c)

chelating agent

d)

surfactant

34.

The microbiological standard for unpasteurized Grade A milk is_____ bacteria or less per milliliter of milk. (prod. 18)

a)

50,000

b)

75,000

c)

100,000

d)

750,000

35.

The principal protein in milk is_____. (prod. 18)

a)

whey protein

b)

casein

c)

crude protein

d)

lactoglobulin

36.

Compared to a Holstein cow, on a per gallon of milk basis, the average Jersey cow produces... (prod. 18)

a)

more fat and total milk solids

b)

more fat but less total solids

c)

less fat and total milk solids

d)

less fat but more total milk

37.

Raw mikl somatic cell count must be ______ or less to meet Grade A government standards in the U.S. (prod. 18)

a)

100,000

b)

250,000

c)

400,000

d)

750,000

38.

The activity/inactivity of the enzyme _____ is the basis for conforming the adequacy of pasteurization of milk. (prod. 18)

a)

phosphatase

b)

lipase

c)

peroxidase

d)

catalase

39.

Aflatoxins sometimes found in milk on corn by... (prod. 18)

a)

bacteria

b)

viruses

c)

molds

d)

yeast

40.

Poor quality forage will cause __________ in milk to decrease significantly. (prod. 18)

a)

somatic cells

b)

casein percentage

c)

bacteria counts

d)

fat percentage

41.

To what temperature must a farm bulk tank, or cooling plate, have the capacity to chill milk within two hours of the end of milking. (prod. 18)

a)

≥ 50 Degrees Fahrenheit (F)

b)

≤ 45 Degrees Fahrenheit (F)

c)

≈ 40 Degrees Celsius (C)

d)

≤ 42 Degrees Kelvin (K)

42.

The California Mastitis Test (CMT) test detects _______ in raw milk. (prod. 18)

a)

bacteria

b)

red blood cells

c)

somatic cells

d)

antibiotics

43.

The off-flavor in milk generally caused by exposure to sunlight or fluorescent light is____. (prod. 18)

a)

rancid

b)

oxidized

c)

acid

d)

malty

44.

Raw milk somatic cell count must be _____ or less to meet export standards by European Union (EU). (prod. 18)

a)

100,000

b)

250,000

c)

400,000

d)

750,000

45.

Post dipping a cow's teats helps control __________. (prod. 18)

a)

contagious pathogens

b)

milk flow

c)

hair growth

d)

antibiotics

46.

What milk quality test measures organisms that grow at low temperatures, called psychrotrophic organisms, which often cause premature milk spoilage? (Prod. 18)

a)

Standard Plate Count

b)

Coliform Count

c)

Preliminary Incubation Count

d)

Lab Pasteurization Count

47.

By volume, milk consists of approximately ________ percent water. (prod. 18)

a)

3.7

b)

50

c)

87

d)

92

48.

What is the geratest milk production cost on most dairies? (prod. 18)

a)

feed

b)

labor

c)

milking supplies

d)

A.I breeding supplies

49.

What hormone is naturally released by the cow to stimulate milk letdown? (prod. 18)

a)

oxytocin

b)

progesterone

c)

estrogen

d)

adrenaline

50.

The ability of lipase to attack milk fat and produce a rancid off-flavor is enhanced by... (prod. 18)

a)

feeding cows moldy hay

b)

excessive agitation of warm raw milk

c)

exposing milk to sunlight

d)

poorly cleaned milking equipment

51.

Cheese manufacturers realize greater yields from milk when the somatic cell counts are low and the _______. (Prod 17)

a)

protein content is low

b)

milkfat contents is low

c)

protein content is high

d)

carbohydrate content is high

52.

98% of the microorganisms taht call a cow's rumen stomach home are what type? (prod 17)

a)

Archaea

b)

Bacteria

c)

Diatoms

d)

Fungi

53.

The microbiological standard for Grade A unpasteurized milk is ______ bacteria or less per millilter of milk. (prod 17)

a)

50,000

b)

75,000

c)

100,000

d)

750,000

54.

According to the National Animal Health Monitoring Sustem data, what do most farmers site as the most common criteria for weaning a calf? (prod 17)

a)

age

b)

starter intake

c)

weight

d)

space constraints

55.

The majo cause of salty flavor in milk is _____. (prod 17)

a)

the large intake of salt by cow

b)

mastitis

c)

exposure to sunlight

d)

bacteria

56.

Which of the following fatty acids found in milk have been associated with health benefits in humans? (prod 17)

a)

oleic acid

b)

conjugated linoleic acid

c)

butyric acid

d)

lactic acid

57.

Stainless steel equipment is used to produce, store and process milk because _____. (prod 17)

a)

surfaces do not corrode easily

b)

stainless steel is a relatively low-cost metal

c)

surfaces cannot be easily polished

d)

stainless has a dull finish

58.

Loactose is the principal _____ in milk. (prod 17)

a)

mineral

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

carbohydrate

59.

Excessive agitation of raw milk is a common cause of the off-flavor _____

a)

oxidized

b)

acid

c)

rancid

d)

metallic

60.

Historically, the tow most important diseases of cattle transmissible to man through raw milk are _______ and ______. (prod 17)

a)

tuberculosis and brucellosis

b)

brucellosis and scarlet fever

c)

scarlet fever and Q fever

d)

tuberculosis and anthrax

61.

_________ is the test used to check for water added to milk. (prod 17)

a)

acid degree value

b)

cryoscope

c)

kjeldahl

d)

titratable acidity

62.

When pasteurizing milk, the minimum temperature that raw milk must be heated to for 15 seconds is ______. (prod 17)

a)

111 degrees F

b)

121 degrees F

c)

161 degrees F

d)

171 degrees F

63.

What is a test used to screen for antibiotics in milk? (prod 17)

a)

direct microscopic

b)

cyoscope

c)

kjeldahl

d)

charm

64.

When cooling milk on the farm, what temperature must the bulk storage system reach within two hours of the end of milking? (prod 17)

a)

> 40 degrees F

b)

<40 degrees F

c)

<45 degrees F

d)

<38 degrees F

65.

Distillers grains provide primarily what two nutrients to a dairy cattle diet? (prod 17)

a)

carbohydrates and minerals

b)

vitamins and fat

c)

fat and protein

d)

fatty acid and minerals

66.

The principal protein in milk is ______. (prod 17)

a)

casein

b)

whey protein

c)

crude protein

d)

lactoglobulin

67.

Raw milk somatic cell count must be _____ or less to meet Grade A standards in the United States. (prod 17)

a)

100,000

b)

250,000

c)

400,000

d)

750,000

68.

In a herd milked three times a day, no cows should have a long lag time. The time from when the cow is timulated to milker attchment should be less than _____ seconds. (prod 17)

a)

30

b)

90

c)

120

d)

150

69.

What is the number one reason for culling cows on American dairy farms, according to National Health Monitoring System data? (prod 17)

a)

lameness

b)

reproduction problems

c)

high somatic cell count

d)

low production

70.

The off-flavor in milk generally caused by expostue to sunlight or fluorescent light is _______. (prod 17)

a)

racid

b)

oxidized

c)

acid

d)

malty

71.

The document used by the U.S dairy industry that contains the rules for producing today's fresh pasteurized milk supply is _____. (prod 17)

a)

The Code of Federal Regulations

b)

Standard Methods for the Examintion of Dairy Products

c)

The Grade A Pasteurized Mlik Ordinance (PMO)

d)

The Codes Alimentarius of the World Health Organization

72.

Somatic cells occurring in large numbers in milk indicates ______. (prod 17)

a)

a cow has mastitis

b)

cows consume too much protein

c)

milking machines are dirty

d)

poor cooling of the milk in the bulk tank

73.

People who consume full-fat dairy are less likely to develop what disease? (prod 17)

a)

Tuberculosis

b)

Diabetes

c)

Cancer

d)

Pneumonia

74.

Typical farm milk consists of _____.

(prod 17)

a)

87.6% water, 3.7% fat, 3.2% protein, 5.5% other solids

b)

50.6% water, 3.7% fat, 4.2% protein, 41.5% other solids

c)

80.6% water, 6.7% fat, 4.2% protein, 8.5% other solids

d)

84.6% water, 4.7% fat, 6.2% protein, 4.5% other solids

75.

What hormone, which blocks the let-down of milk, is released into the cow's bloodstream when it is stressed?

(prod 17)

a)

oxytocin

b)

parathyroid hormone

c)

adrenaline

d)

gonadotrophin-releasing hormone

76.

Poor quality forage will cause _____ to decrease significantly. (prod 17)

a)

somatic cells

b)

bacteria count

c)

casein percentage

d)

fat percentage

77.

The CMT test detects _____ in raw milk. (prod 17)

a)

bacteria

b)

red blood cells

c)

somatic cells

d)

antibiotics

78.

Among the various food groups, dairy products serve as the leading source of ________ In the American diet. (prod 17)

a)

iron

b)

magnesium

c)

carbohydrates

d)

calcium

79.

The rolling herd average is defined as ______. (prod 17)

a)

an average of the herd's fat and protein percentages

b)

an average of the number of cows in milk at any given time

c)

the average number of hours a cow in the herd is milked per lactation

d)

an estimate of annual milk production

80.

One gallon of milk wighs approximately _____ pounds. (prod 17)

a)

5.5

b)

7.8

c)

8.6

d)

10.1

81.

The document used by the U.S dairy Industry that contains the rules for producing today's fresh pasteurized mikl supply is... (prod 18)

a)

The code of fedral regulations

b)

Standard Methods for the examination of Dairy products.

c)

The Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO)

d)

The codes Alimentarius of World health Organization

82.

The two most important diseases of cattle transmissible to man through milk are... (prod 18)

a)

scarlet fever and Q fever

b)

tuberculosis and anthrax

c)

brucellosis and scarlet fever

d)

tuberculosis and brucellosis

83.

Even when there are no clinical signals, a cow's milk production begins to decline when its somatic cell count is greater than how many cells/ml? (Prod 18)

a)

100,000 cells/ml

b)

200,000 cells/ml

c)

400,000 cells/ml

d)

750,000 cells/ml

84.

The major result of storing milk cold is the...

a)

stopping of all bacteria growth

b)

slowing of bacterial growth

c)

killiing of all bacteria

d)

killing of all microorganisms

85.

For most dairies in the U.S the value of milk is primarily based upon the pounds of milk components (milkfat and protein). Milkfat depression can be caused by feed with _____ in a cow's diet.

a)

too much unsaturated fats

b)

not enough unsaturated fats

c)

too much fiber

d)

too much fatty acids

86.

One gallon of milk weighs approximately ____ pounds.

a)

5.5

b)

7.8

c)

8.6

d)

10.1

87.

Milk is a major nutritional source of which mineral that combined with vitamin D and exercise builds strong bones and teeth?

a)

calcium

b)

iron

c)

phosphurous

d)

potassium

88.

Which portion of milking procedure is recommended because it flushes potential mastitis- causing bacteria from the end of the teat canal, allows you to observe early signs of clinical mastitis and helps promote milk letdown? (prod 18)

a)

predipping

b)

forestripping

c)

postdipping

d)

drying

89.

Bulk tanks that are used to store raw milk should have what mechanical component to assure thorough mixing of milk to prevent fat seperation.

a)

thermometer

b)

agitator

c)

air vent

d)

automated control box

90.

Cracked and blistered rubber parts of milking machine are likely to cause.. (prod 18)

a)

High bacteria counts of milk

b)

oxidation of milk

c)

rancid flavor in milk

d)

high freezing points of milk

91.

What peice of US legislation made farmer cooperatives legal? (Mark 19)

a)

Sherman Act

b)

Capper- Volstead Act

c)

Farm Bill

d)

Barkley Act

92.

With few exceptions U.S. commercial disappearance of dairy products in 2018 was better than 2017 levels. However, products that fell short of the 2017 levels were significant. Two of these products were ______. (mark 19)

a)

cheese and butter

b)

yogurt and cheese

c)

butter and fluid milk

d)

nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder

93.

A Federal Milk Marketing Order is not authorized unless two-thirds of the affected _______ the prodosed marketing area approves its implementation. (mark 19)

a)

dairy cooperatives supplying milk to

b)

producers supplying milk to

c)

cheese processors manufaturing with milk from

d)

handlers processing milk in

94.

Under the Federal Milk Marketing Orders, Class 1 milk is the highest priced utilization. In 2018, the highest Class 1 price was in the _________ federal milk order. (mark 19)

a)

Upper Midwest

b)

Northeast

c)

Southeast

d)

California

95.

Milk has more protein than you may think. An 8-ounce glass of real milk has ____ times more protein than plant-based beverages, like almond "milk". In addition, milk protein is complete protein, while most plant protein sources are missing come of the amino acids your body needs. (mark 19)

a)

2

b)

8

c)

20

d)

31

96.

A Federal milk order is regulation, issued by _________, which places certain requirements on the first buyers of milk from dairy farmers within a certain geographical area. (mark 19)

a)

the Secretary of Agriculture

b)

Congress

c)

each state's Governor

d)

state legislatures

97.

Federal Milk Marketing Orders are a _______ program that defines the terms under which handlers of milk within a specific marketing order purchase milk from dairy farmers. (mark 19)

a)

mandatory

b)

congressionally required

c)

elected

d)

voluntary

98.

________ cheese in the nation's biggest cheese category reflecting amazing production growth. Every single month during 2018 this cheese topped 2017 monthly production totals. (mark 19)

a)

Cheddar

b)

Swiss

c)

Edam

d)

Mozzarella

99.

One gallon of milk weighs approximately _______ pounds. (mark 19)

a)

5.5

b)

7.8

c)

8.6

d)

10.1

100.

What is the name of the USDA program that pays dairy farmers that signed up if the margin of the monthly measures for the price of milk and the cost of feed is less than $9.50? (mark 19)

a)

Margin Protection Program

b)

Whole herd buy out

c)

Dairy Margin Coverage

d)

Dairy Support Price

101.

______ is an effective natural choice exercise recovery drink due to its powerful nutrient package that supplies the nutrition the body needs after a workout. It has carbohydrates to help refuel the body; protein to help reduce muscle breakdown and stimulate growth; and fluid and electrolyes to aid in rehydration. Drinking it after resistance training has been shown to increase the body's ability to make new muscle and may help improve body composition. (mark 19)

a)

Chocolate milk

b)

Greek yogurt

c)

Gatorade

d)

Whey protein concentrate

102.

The trading fees paid by other countries to import dairy products into the United States are called ______. (mark 19)

a)

Import fees

b)

Export expenses

c)

Margin prices

d)

Tariffs

103.

The Federal Milk Marketing Orders primary objective is to provide (mark 19)

a)

a framework to make buying and selling of milk a more orderly process

b)

ensure fairness in the marketing of the milk

c)

help handlers with their business affairs

d)

keep the government informed

104.

Children's bodies and minds develop quickly, so they need all the nutrition they can get. Yet, more than half of the elementary school-aged children do not get enough calcium. Milk is the answer. One 8-ounce glass of milk provides ____ of the daily minimum allowance of calcium. (mark 19)

a)

100%

b)

60%

c)

30%

d)

15%

105.

What is the major milk production cost on most dairy farms? (mark 19)

a)

calf care

b)

labor

c)

milking supplies

d)

A.I. breeding supplies

106.

They current United States Secretary of Agriculture is __________. (mark 19)

a)

Sonny Bono

b)

Sonny Perdue

c)

Tom Vilsack

d)

Ann M. Veneman

107.

A milk producer would receive the maximum price for milk delivered within a milk marketing order if all of it was used to make ____________. (mark 19)

a)

dry whole milk

b)

ice cream

c)

mozzarella cheese

d)

fasteurized milk

108.

Which of the following flavors of ice cream is the most popular, by sales volume? (mark 19)

a)

Chocolate

b)

Vanilla

c)

Strawberry

d)

Butter Pecan

109.

To make one pound of butter requires approximately ___ poundsof whole milk. (mark 19)

a)

8

b)

12

c)

22

d)

44

110.

According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council _____ received the most dairy products exported from the United States in 2018. (mark 19)

a)

Japan

b)

Mexico

c)

Canada

d)

China

111.

Over half of the top 50 US dairy cooperatives belong to an organization that is dairy farmers' chief lobbying voice in the nation's capital. What is the name of the organization? (mark 19)

a)

International Dairy Federation

b)

Dairy Farmers of America Federation

c)

National Milk Producers Association

d)

Internaional Dairy Foods Association

112.

Milk used to make ice cream would be priced in what Federal Order class? (mark 19)

a)

Class 1

b)

Class 2

c)

Class 3

d)

Class 4

113.

Which state, which did not participate in the Federal Milk Marketing Order program, voted to implement a new Federal order starting in November of 2018? (mark 19)

a)

Montana

b)

Idaho

c)

California

d)

Pennsylvania

114.

Under several Federal Milk Marketing Orders, milk is priced based on the amount of (mark 19)

a)

water and free fatty acids

b)

mastitis and aflatoxins

c)

bacteria counts of milk and antibiotics

d)

fat, protein, and other solids

115.

The annual production of milk for the United States during 2018 was 218 billion pounds, which was ______ 2017. (mark 19)

a)

higher than

b)

lower than

c)

equal to

d)

unchanged from

116.

What is the name given to the system utilized by the Federal Milk Marketing Orders that sets producer prices based ont eh finished dairy product in which the milk was used? (mark 19)

a)

Market pricing

b)

Classified pricing

c)

Creative pricing

d)

Hedge pricing

117.

Which two countries in the world produce the larget volume of cow's milk? (mark 19)

a)

United States and New Zealand

b)

Germany and Russia

c)

Untied States and China

d)

Untied States and India

118.

Most dairy cows are milked two or three times per day. On average, a cow will produce _______ gallons of milk each day. (mark 19)

a)

1 to 2

b)

6 to 7

c)

15 to 16

d)

20 to 21

119.

The actual milk check amount received by dairy farmers is called the _______. (mark 19)

a)

milk-feed ratio price

b)

cooperative bonus premium

c)

Federal Order price

d)

mailbox price

120.

Milk marketing cooperatives (mark 19)

a)

provide marketing pwoer for dairy farmers

b)

control Federal Milk Marketing Orders

c)

are not permitted by the Federal Mik Marketing Orders

d)

operate only outside the Federal Milk Marketing Orders system

121.

The reason Federal Milk Market Administrators test Grade A milk for composition and audit records of purchases by handlers is to (mark 19)

a)

ensure an adequate supply of pure and wholesome milk for the consumer

b)

ensure a market for milk

c)

help handlers with their business affairs

d)

keep government informed

122.

During 2016 the state that held a hearing to listen to testimony for a proposal to create a Federal Milk Marketing Order was... (mark. 17)

a)

New York

b)

Wisconsin

c)

California

d)

Idaho

123.

Under Federal Orders milk is priced based on the finished dairy products in which it was used This is called ______.

a)

minimum pricing

b)

maximum pricing

c)

creative pricing

d)

classified pricing

124.

The actual milk check amount received by a dairy farmer is called the ____. (mark. 17)

a)

Milk -feed ratio

b)

cooperative bonus premium

c)

Federal Order Price

d)

Mailbox Price

125.

What piece of legislation made farmer cooperatives legal?

a)

Capper-Volstead Act

b)

Sherman Act

c)

Farm Bill

d)

Barkely Act

126.

A primary reason for establishing minimum farm milk prices through the Federal milk orders is...

a)

to insure all dairymen have a market for milk

b)

to insure all processors have adequate milk for manufacture of butter and feeds

c)

to insure an adequate supply of milk for the consumer

d)

to provide federal control of the production of milk

127.

Dairy consumption growth in the United States is only 0.8 percent, but foreign consumption is growing much more quickly. Which country has increased in dairy consumption the most?

a)

Mexico

b)

New Zealand

c)

China

d)

European Union (EU)

128.

Which cheese variety produced in the U.S. is the most commonly consumed in recent years?

a)

Cheddar

b)

Mozzarella

c)

Italian Style Cheese

d)

Queso Fresco

129.

A milk producer would receive the maximum price for milk delivered within a milk market order, if all of the milk was used to make ___________________.

a)

Dry Whole Milk

b)

Ice Cream

c)

Mozzarella Cheese

d)

Fluid Pasteurized Milk

130.

The reason Federal Milk Market Administrators test Grade A milk for composition and audit

records of purchases by handlers is to (mark 18)

a)

ensure an adequate supply of pure and wholesome milk for the consumer

b)

ensure a market for milk

c)

help handlers with their business affairs

d)

keep government informed

131.

A Federal Milk Marketing Order is not authorized unless two-thirds of the affected _______

milk to the proposed marketing area approves its implementation. (mark 18)

a)

dairy cooperatives supplying

b)

producers supplying

c)

cheese processors manufacturing

d)

handlers processing

132.

To make one gallon of ice cream requires approximately ___ pounds of whole milk. (mark 18)

a)

8

b)

12

c)

22

d)

44

133.

Which of the following flavors of ice cream is the most popular, by sales volume? (mark 18)

a)

Raspberry

b)

Strawberry

c)

Vanilla

d)

Chocolate

134.

Milk has more protein than you may think. An 8 ounce glass of real milk has ____ times more

protein than plant-based beverages, like almond milk. In addition, milk protein is a complete

protein, while most plant protein sources are missing some of the amino acids your body needs. (mark 18)

a)

2

b)

8

c)

20

d)

31

135.

As dairy cow numbers recently climbed to a 22-year high point during 2017, dairy farm numbers

reached a modern-day low of approximately __________ farms. (mark 18)

a)

30,000

b)

40,000

c)

45,000

d)

55,000

136.

The Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) Program focuses on sales of what two dairy

products? (mark 18)

a)

cheese and butter

b)

yogurt and milk

c)

ice cream and cheese

d)

butter and milk

137.

A milk producer would receive the maximum price for milk delivered within a milk marketing

order if all of it was used to make (mark 18)

a)

dry whole milk

b)

ice cream

c)

mozzarella cheese

d)

pasteurized milk

138.

What is the process called that disintegrates fat globules in milk in order to reduce the

separation of cream? The fat globules are typically broken down by forcing the milk through a

small passage at a high velocity. (mark 18)

a)

pasteurization

b)

ultra-pasteurization

c)

homogenization

d)

standardization

139.

What two dairy product prices are largely determined by export opportunities and greatly affect

the milk price paid to farmers? (mark 18)

a)

Nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder

b)

Cheese and skim milk powder

c)

Ice cream and whole milk

d)

Nonfat dry milk and yogurt

140.

To make one pound of butter requires approximately ________ pounds of whole milk. (mark 18)

a)

8

b)

12

c)

22

d)

44

141.

Dairy Product imports into the U. S. comprised _____ percent of U. S. industry product sales in

2017. USDA projects that percent to hold steady for 2018. (mark 18)

a)

3

b)

15

c)

25

d)

30

142.

What piece of legislation made farmer cooperatives legal? (mark 18)

a)

Sherman Act

b)

Capper-Volstead Act

c)

Farm Bill

d)

Barkley Act

143.

Over half of the top 50 U. S. dairy cooperatives belong to a federation that is dairy farmers’ chief

lobbying voice in the nation’s capital. What is the name of the federation? (mark18)

a)

International Dairy Federation

b)

Dairy Farmers of America Federation

c)

National Milk Producers Federation

d)

International Dairy Foods Association

144.

Milk used to make ice cream would be priced in what Federal Order class? (mark 18)

a)

Class I

b)

Class II

c)

Class III

d)

Class IV

145.

The actual cost of producing dairy products that is used in the Class III and IV pricing formula is

called the _____________. (mark 18)

a)

milk-feed ratio price

b)

cooperative bonus premium

c)

Federal Order price

d)

make allowance

146.

Dividing the total dollars a dairy has in assets by the number of cows determines which

economic indicator? (mark 18)

a)

equity

b)

total investment per cow

c)

debt per cow

d)

debt to asset ratio

147.

Under several Federal Milk Marketing Orders, milk is priced based on the amount of (mark 18)

a)

water and free fatty acids

b)

mastitis and aflatoxins

c)

bacteria counts of milk and antibiotics

d)

fat, protein, and other solids

148.

Federal Milk Market Orders provide __________ to distribute moneys fairly among producers

supplying milk to a market (mark 18)

a)

a milk cooperative

b)

a producer settlement fund

c)

supply-demand equalization

d)

a board of commissioners

149.

What is the name given to the system utilized by the Federal Milk Marketing Orders that sets

producer prices based on the finished dairy product in which the milk was used? (mark 18)

a)

Market pricing

b)

Classified pricing

c)

Creative pricing

d)

Hedge pricing

150.

The _____________________ is a voluntary risk management program for dairy producers

authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill through December 31, 2018. The program offers protection to

dairy producers when the difference between the all milk price and the average feed cost

(margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer. (mark 18)

a)

Milk Income Loss Contract

b)

Price Support Program

c)

Classified Pricing

d)

Margin Protection Program for Dairy

151.

Mastitis has severe economic consequences. The high somatic cell count causes a decrease in

cheese yield and the bacteria causes a (an) _________________ in the lactose (milk sugar). (mark 18)

a)

denaturation

b)

decrease

c)

increase

d)

gram-negative infection

152.

Most dairy cows are milked two to three times per day. On average, a cow will produce _______

Gallons of milk each day. (mark 18)

a)

1 to 2

b)

6 to 7

c)

15 to 16

d)

20 to 21

153.

The actual milk check amount received by dairy farmers is called the ___________________. (mark 18)

a)

milk-feed ratio price

b)

cooperative bonus premium

c)

Federal Order price

d)

mailbox price

154.

______________ is an effective natural choice exercise recovery drink due to its powerful

nutrient package that supplies the nutrition the body needs after a workout. It has

carbohydrates to help refuel the body; protein to help reduce muscle breakdown and stimulate

growth; and fluid and electrolytes to aid in rehydration. Drinking it after resistance training a

has been shown to increase the body’s ability to make new muscle and may help improve body

composition. (mark 18)

a)

Chocolate milk

b)

Greek yogurt

c)

Gatorade

d)

Whey protein concentrate

155.

A mixture of milk and cream containing not less than 10.5 percent milkfat, but less than 18

percent milkfat is defined as (mark 18)

a)

light whipping cream

b)

half-and-half

c)

light cream

d)

heavy cream

156.

Federal Milk Marketing Orders are a __________ program that defines the terms under which

handlers of milk within a specific marketing order purchase milk from dairy farmers. (mark 18)

a)

mandatory

b)

congressionally required

c)

elected

d)

voluntary

157.

Which variety of cheese represents in the largest wholesale sales volume, annually, in the U.S.? (mark 18)

a)

Swiss

b)

Cheddar

c)

Mozzarella

d)

Process American

158.

Since 1984, when President Ronald Reagan proclaimed a National Ice Cream Month, it has been

celebrated annually, every _______________. (mark 18)

a)

June

b)

July

c)

August

d)

September

159.

Prices paid by handlers are identical in all federal orders for milk utilized in the manufactured

product categories, however milk used in Class I varies by location. The highest price paid for

Class I milk is in the _________ region of the United States. (mark 18)

a)

Southeast

b)

Midwest

c)

Northwest

d)

Northeast

160.

Federal Milk Marketing Orders are _____________ programs that define the terms under which

haulers of milk within a specific marketing order purchase milk from dairy farmers. (mark 17)

a)

mandatory

b)

congressionally required

c)

voluntary

d)

elected

161.

Over half of the top 50 U.S. dairy cooperatives belong to a federation that is dairy farmers’ chief

lobbying voice in the nation’s capital. What is the name of the federation? (mark 17)

a)

International Dairy Federation

b)

Dairy Farmers of America Federation

c)

National Milk Producers Federation

d)

International Dairy Foods Association

162.

To make one pound of Cheddar cheese requires approximately ________ pounds of whole milk. (mark 17)

a)

8

b)

10

c)

22

d)

44

163.

Federal Milk Marketing Orders provide ________ to distribute moneys fairly among producers

supplying milk to a market. (mark 17)

a)

a milk cooperative

b)

a board of commissioners

c)

supply-demand equalization

d)

a producer settlement fund

164.

A Federal Milk Marketing Order is authorized only if two-thirds of the affected ________milk to

the proposed marketing area approves its implementation. (mark 17)

a)

dairy cooperatives supplying

b)

producers supplying

c)

cheese processors manufacturing

d)

handlers processing

165.

According to the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences, all people need

at least ____________ milligrams of calcium per day. (mark 17)

a)

10

b)

100

c)

1,000

d)

1,000,000

166.

The __________ is a voluntary program to help score a farm’s animal welfare practices against

the industry recommendations. It is operating as a partnership of the National Milk Producers

Federation and Dairy Management Inc. (mark 17)

a)

National F.A.R.M. program (Farmers Assuring Responsible Management)

b)

National Dairy Checkoff Program

c)

Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

d)

Animal Welfare Act (AWA)

167.

A system of fairly distributing payment among producers in a Federal Milk Market is called,,,, (mark 17)

a)

quota options

b)

base-excess pricing

c)

seasonal incentive pricing

d)

pooling

168.

Dividing the total dollars a dairy has in assets by the number of cows determines which

economic indicator? (mark 17)

a)

equity

b)

total investment per cow

c)

debt per cow

d)

debt to asset ratio

169.

Marketing cooperatives often offer incentives to dairy farmers for producing milk having which

of the following special characteristics? (mark 17)

a)

low volume milk production per cow

b)

low protein content

c)

high somatic cell count

d)

low bacteria count

170.

______________ is an effective exercise recovery due to its powerful nutrient package that

supplies the nutrition the body needs after a workout. It has carbohydrates to help refuel the

body; protein to help reduce muscle breakdown and stimulate growth; and fluid and

electrolytes to aid in rehydration. Drinking it after resistance training has been show to increase

the body’s ability to make new muscle and may help improve body composition. (mark 17)

a)

Chocolate milk

b)

Greek yogurt

c)

Gatorade

d)

Whey protein concentrate

171.

Since 1984 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed a National Ice Cream Month. It has been

celebrated annually, every ___________________. (mark 17)

a)

June

b)

July

c)

August

d)

September

172.

USDA Farm Service Agency administers ____________ that offers dairy producers a catastrophic

coverage when the difference between the all-milk price and average feed costs falls below a

specified level. (mark 17)

a)

Margin Protection Program

b)

Cooperatives Working Together

c)

Federal Market Orders

d)

DEIP Exports

173.

Milk marketing cooperatives... (mark 17)

a)

are not permitted by Federal Orders

b)

provide marketing power for dairy farmers

c)

control Federal Orders

d)

operate only outside Federal Orders

174.

Most dairy cows are milked two or three times per day. On average, a cow will produce

__________ gallons of milk each day. (mark 17)

a)

1 to 2

b)

8 to 9

c)

15 to 16

d)

20 to 21

175.

Prices paid by handlers are identical in all federal orders for milk utilized in the manufactured

product categories, however milk used in Class I varies by location. The highest price paid for

Class I milk is in the ____________ regions of the United States. (mark 17)

a)

Southeast

b)

Midwest

c)

Midwest

d)

Northeast

176.

Dairy is the second largest organic food category accounting for what percentage of total organic

food sales? (mark 17)

a)

5 percent

b)

15 percent

c)

25 percent

d)

35 percent

177.

Which of the following flavors of ice cream is the most popular, by sales volume? (mark 17)

a)

Raspberry

b)

Strawberry

c)

Vanilla

d)

Chocolate

178.

In a milk market with four classes of milk, Class III milk is commonly used for... (mark 17)

a)

fluid products

b)

cottage cheese and cream products

c)

cheese

d)

butter and dry products

179.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020, what percentage of the

population is not getting the recommended three servings of dairy daily? (mark 17)

a)

less than 12 percent

b)

50 percent

c)

85 percent

d)

90 percent

180.

Milk has more protein than you may think. An 8-ounce glass of real milk has _____ times more

protein than a similar sized serving of a plant-based beverage, like almond milk. In addition,

milk protein is a complete protein, while most plant protein sources are missing some of the

amino acids your body needs. (mark 17)

a)

2

b)

8

c)

20

d)

31

181.

Federal milk order hearings can be lengthy because _________ can testify and _________ can

cross-examine the witness. (mark 17)

a)

only Federal employees, no one

b)

only cooperative managers, anyone

c)

only Federal lawyers, anyone

d)

any interested party, anyone