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Food Science Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Vacuum sealing stops food from spoiling by controlling the

a)

light.

b)

oxygen.

c)

enzymes.

d)

temperature.

2.

The excess consumption of sugar is most likely to be responsible for causing which condition?

a)

Constipation

b)

Bowel cancer

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Dental caries

3.

A food manufacturer uses semi-automated commercial equipment to produce baked goods. This is an example of which level of operation?

a)

Household

b)

Multinational

c)

Small business

d)

Large company

4.

Which of the following products would be suitable for an individual living with coeliac disease?

a)

Gluten-free pasta

b)

High-fibre rye bread

c)

Barley grain porridge

d)

Wheat flour chocolate cake

5.

Which of the following lists long-term physical effects of type 2 diabetes?

a)

Bloating and lethargy

b)

Blindness and renal failure

c)

Mood swings and mouth ulcers

d)

Low-blood glucose and reduced thirst

6.

What factor of the macro-environment could affect a food manufacturer?

a)

Change of government

b)

The wider community’s perception of the food manufacturer

c)

Improvement to production facilities which increase efficiency and volume

d)

The food manufacturer’s financial ability to invest in research and development

7.

Which of the following tasks in food manufacturing would be performed by unskilled workers?

a)

Conducting sensory assessments

b)

Development of packaging labels

c)

Visual inspection of fresh produce

d)

Modification of processing equipment

8.

A food item is recalled as it contains an undeclared allergen. What are the next steps to be followed?

a)

Conduct a batch control test and donate recalled products to a charity

b)

Release a media statement and direct supermarkets to discount the product

c)

Notify consumers of the inaccuracy and modify ingredients label on all existing products

d)

Complete a food safety audit and advise consumers to return the product to place of purchase

9.

A food product developer conducted market research and it identified more people were choosing to eat a meat-free meal once a week. What is the next step, in response to this research, for the food product developer?

a)

Create a marketing campaign that targets vegans

b)

Conduct idea generation for potential new food products

c)

Launch the prototype of a new food item into the marketplace

d)

Examine the break-even point of their existing vegetarian range

10.

What is a possible ethical issue associated with the advertising claims made by the food company?

a)

Meeting the demands of the target market

b)

Exaggerating the taste and flavour of the snacks

c)

Misleading consumers about the nutritional value of the snacks

d)

Failing to provide contact information on the snack packaging label

11.

What is the primary role of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry?

a)

Oversee quality control procedures and guarantee that food is safe for consumption

b)

Manage disease outbreaks and facilitate the movement of all stock around the country

c)

Inspect food production facilities and ensure that Australian produce is free of antibiotics

d)

Prevent the entry of exotic pests into Australia and certify livestock exports for the global market

12.

Identify TWO foods that contain probiotics.

a)

Yogurt

b)

Sauerkraut

c)

Bread

d)

Pasta

13.

Probiotics play a role in a balanced diet by:

a)

Aiding digestion

b)

Increasing blood pressure

c)

Causing dehydration

d)

Reducing bone density

14.

Outline ONE food safety hazard associated with selling uncovered raw meat in a chilled open display cabinet.

a)

Cross-contamination

b)

Nutrient loss

c)

Increased cooking time

d)

Flavor enhancement

15.

Describe TWO gender issues in ONE sector of the Australian food industry.

a)

Wage disparity and lack of leadership roles

b)

Overrepresentation in management and equal pay

c)

Equal opportunities and balanced representation

d)

High employment rates and job satisfaction