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WorksheetsTQC CE16 - FFB Grading
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the main purpose of FFB grading?
To penalize suppliers
To calculate Oil Extraction Rate (OER) deduction
To categorize FFB by size
To monitor delivery schedules
Which document is used as a guideline for FFB grading at mills?
ISO 9001 Manual
HACCP Manual
SDG Weight SOPP
MPOB Manual (2015)
What is the Minimum Ripeness Standard (MRS) for harvesting?
≥ 2 Loose Fruits (LF)
≥ 5 Loose Fruits (LF)
≥ 10 Loose Fruits (LF)
≥ 15 Loose Fruits (LF)
What happens if unripe bunches are harvested?
Increased harvest frequency
Higher oil content
Lower oil extraction
Reduced labor costs
How frequently are harvesting intervals typically scheduled?
5–7 days
7–9 days
10–14 days
15–20 days
What parameter is used to determine FFB freshness?
Color and condition of stalk
Size of the bunch
Presence of rodents
Weight of loose fruits
Which is NOT a ripeness category?
Unripe
Under Ripe
Ripe
Mid Ripe
In SDG Procedure, how is an UNRIPE bunch identified during inspection?
No detached sockets
≤9 sockets detached
≥10 sockets detached
>50% sockets detached
What is the acceptable limit for long stalks in FFB grading?
≤2 cm
≤5 cm
≤10 cm
≤15 cm
What is the penalty for WET CONSIGNMENT lorry weight deduction through SDG Weigh System?
1%
2%
3%
5%
How is a RIPE bunch identified using loose fruits?
≤5 loose fruits detached
≥5 loose fruits detached
≤10 loose fruits detached
≥10 loose fruits detached
Which grading method requires slicing the fruit?
Visual inspection
Loose fruit counting
Mesocarp color check
Spikelet count
Which of the following is a parameter for crop quality assessment?
Loose fruit volume
Harvest Interval
Division and Field
Rat damage
What is the purpose of the Mobile FFB Grading System (MFFBGS), where Quality Inspector key in assessment using a tablet?
Real-time data entry and notifications
Tracking vehicle movements
Reducing FFB weight loss
Enhancing mesocarp testing
What is the critical stage for oil synthesis in mesocarp, where carotenes content started to occur?
During flowering
30–35 days before abscission
First 10 days after ripening
After harvesting
How is an empty bunch classified in ripeness?
≤10% sockets detached
≤50% sockets detached
≥50% sockets detached
≥90% sockets detached
What should be done with abnormal bunch samples during grading?
Replace them with normal bunches
Count them as ripe bunches
Increase their weight for consistency
Include them for analysis
How is rodent damage identified on FFB?
Blackened fruitlets
Dry stalks
Fresh or old nibbled fruitlets
Detached sockets
What is the acceptable contamination limit in FFB grading?
<1% of total consignments
<3% of total consignments
<5% of total consignments
<10% of total consignments
What is a characteristic of DURA fruitlets?
No shell or fiber ring
High mesocarp oil content
Thin shell and fiber ring
Thick shell and no fiber ring
What is the purpose of the abscission process?
Oil synthesis initiation
Fruit detachment from the bunch
Stalk length reduction
Harvesting frequency increase
Which system calculates OER deductions automatically?
CRS-Central Reporting System
MFFBGS-Mobile FFB Grading System
FFB Grading System
SDG Weigh System
What is the minimum sampling percentage for group crops based on consignment received?
10%
20%
30%
50%
What is the REJECTABLE level for unripe FFB when assessing OCP crop?
>10%
>15%
>20%
>25%
One method of identifying ripeness is through mesocard color. How should the mesocarp be sliced on a bunch for testing?
Randomly on any side
Only the yellow patch
On the top half of the bunch
On the bottom half of the bunch
What is the penalty for each 1% above the acceptable limit for unripe FFB?
0.01%
0.04%
0.05%
0.12%
What is the purpose of the OER award system?
Distribute oil based on crop quality
Calculate penalties for late delivery
Track FFB weight loss
Monitor supplier compliance
