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2021 Food Science CDE Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Humans “burn” food for energy. Which of the following can humans obtain energy from consuming?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Lipids

d)

All of the above

2.

According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which of the following is true regarding COVID-19 and the safety of our food supply?

a)

COVID-19 is now recognized as a foodborne illness

b)

There is currently no evidence that food or food packaging have been associated with COVID-19 transmission

c)

Foodborne exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is a route of transmission for the COVID-19 respiratory illness

d)

The FDA has not released any information regarding COVID-19

3.

Product quality and shelf life can be the result of an effective sanitation program because _____________.

a)

a reduction in the microbial population can occur.

b)

antimicrobials are directly added to the food product.

c)

probiotics are used to sanitize equipment.

d)

all surfaces are irradiated during the sanitation process.

4.

____________ is necessary for many enzymes to function and for proper immune system function, as well as wound healing.

a)

Iodine

b)

Fluoride

c)

Iron

d)

Zinc

5.

Acids develop as fruits mature. These acids ________________.

a)

increase sugar content only

b)

increase sugar content and improve juice quality only

c)

increase sugar content, improve juice quality, and affect color development

d)

increase sugar content, improve juice quality, affect color development, and always increase the pH of fruit

6.

The ____________ the freezing process is, the ______________ the ice crystals become.

a)

slower, smaller

b)

slower, larger

c)

faster, smaller

d)

faster, larger

7.

Meat and poultry provide nourishment to microorganisms that lead to ______________.

a)

spoilage

b)

discoloration

c)

foodborne illness

d)

all of the above

8.

When a food contains all the indispensable amino acids, it is called a/an _____________.

a)

complete food

b)

incomplete food

c)

complete protein

d)

incomplete protein

9.

____________ is the reactions, both chemical and physical, that take place within cells.

a)

Digestion

b)

Absorption

c)

Osmosis

d)

Metabolism

10.

The human tongue can sense sour, sweet, salty, and bitter because it is covered in hundreds of _______________.

a)

papillae

b)

flavor sensors

c)

pores

d)

microorganisms

11.

______________ is the international food standards-setting body that protects consumer health and fair food trade practices by establishing voluntary international food standards, codes of practice, and guidelines.

a)

Codex Alimentarius

b)

United States Department of Agriculture

c)

United States Food and Drug Administration

d)

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

12.

Using modern molecular biology to alter genetic material by removing, adding, or rearranging genes is called _______________.

a)

whole genome sequencing

b)

genetic engineering

c)

nanotechnology

d)

none of these

13.

The ______________ in red wine are associated with a reduction in heart disease.

a)

indoles

b)

polyphenols

c)

carotenes

d)

allyl sulfides

14.

GRAS is an acronym for ________________.

a)

Generally Recognized As Safe

b)

Generally Recognized Antimicrobial Substance

c)

Genetic Removal of Antimicrobial Substance

d)

Genetic Removal of Amylopectin Starch

15.

A food intoxication is a foodborne illness that is caused by ________________.

a)

ethanol in a food product

b)

toxins from a sanitizing agent used during sanitation

c)

a toxin released from microbes

d)

none of these

16.

According to the USDA, a product labeled as “Organic” means the product contains _______________.

a)

100% organic ingredients

b)

a minimum of 95% organic ingredients

c)

at least 70% organic ingredients

d)

specific organic ingredients

17.

When making pastries, the role of fat is to _______________.

a)

add elasticity to the dough

b)

provide shape to the final product

c)

hold water in the dough

d)

provide texture to the final product

18.

GMPs is an acronym for ________________.

a)

Good Manufacturing Procedures

b)

Good Manufacturing Practices

c)

Great Manufacturing Procedures

d)

Great Manufacturing Practices

19.

On the new Nutrition Facts label, which of the following are included under “Added Sugars”?

a)

Naturally-occurring sugars

b)

Sugars added during processing

c)

Naturally-occurring sugars and sugars added during processing

d)

None of these

20.

The ____________ is the material that is being dissolved in a homogenous mixture.

a)

solute

b)

solvent

c)

solution

d)

substance

21.

During refrigeration, the ____________ of the air can be changed to stop respiration and extend the shelf life of a food.

a)

circulation

b)

filtration

c)

gas content

d)

pressure

22.

Which of the following is the definition for food defense?

a)

Access to nutritious, safe food

b)

Protecting food products from unintentional adulteration by chemical, biological, radioactive, or physical contaminants

c)

Protecting food products from intentional adulteration by chemical, biological, radioactive, or physical contaminants

d)

All of the above

23.

________________ is the fastest dehydration method.

a)

Spray drying

b)

Vacuum drying

c)

Freeze-drying

d)

Sun drying

24.

The common name for saccharide is _______________.

a)

protein

b)

fat

c)

sodium

d)

sugar

25.

Brewing temperature is important when brewing coffee or tea. What happens when the brewing temperature is too high?

a)

Too few of flavor compounds are released.

b)

Bitter polyphenols are released.

c)

A sweet off flavor occurs because volatile fatty acids are released.

d)

None of these

26.

A conventional food that has certain food components and/or essential nutrients added for a specific physiological purpose is referred to as a ________________.

a)

medicinal food

b)

supplement

c)

genetically modified food

d)

functional food

27.

________________ is the only reliable method for determining when a food has reached an internal temperature that is adequate for killing foodborne pathogens.

a)

Product color

b)

Product texture

c)

A food thermometer

d)

Oven temperature

28.

What type of claim is “Calcium builds strong bones” when used on a food label?

a)

Nutrient content claim

b)

Health claim

c)

Qualified health claim

d)

Structure/function claim

29.

A finished food is a ______________ food product.

a)

raw

b)

manufactured

c)

ready to eat

d)

discontinued

30.

A molecule that has a polar end and a nonpolar end, and is used as a stabilizing factor to maintain dispersion of one immiscible liquid in another, is called a/an ________________.

a)

emulsifier

b)

buffer

c)

antioxidant

d)

humectant

31.

Which of the following is used to convert milk into cheese?

a)

Enzymes

b)

Acids

c)

Salts

d)

Sugars

32.

Which of the following is true regarding acrylamides?

a)

By-product of cooking, frying, and baking

b)

Formed by combination of sugars and proteins that undergo chemical changes at high temperatures

c)

Toasted or browned foods contain the highest levels

d)

All of the above

33.

Flavor is an effect caused by the combination of ____________.

a)

Taste and texture

b)

Taste and aroma

c)

Texture and aroma

d)

Taste and appearance

34.

The ____________ is primarily responsible for maintaining integrity of a food product from the time when it leaves the factory to when it is consumed by a consumer.

a)

pH

b)

grocery store

c)

food package

d)

truck driver

35.

Effective January 1, 2023, what food will be added as the 9th allergen?

a)

Soybeans

b)

Sesame

c)

Shellfish

d)

Sugar

36.

In people with ____________, foods that contain gluten trigger an immune response that can damage the small intestine lining.

a)

Celiac disease

b)

stomach cancer

c)

foodborne illness

d)

All of these

37.

Food handlers can spread bacteria and cause illness through their ____________.

a)

hands

b)

breath

c)

hair

d)

all of these

38.

Which of the following is indigestible by humans?

a)

Sucrose

b)

Fructose

c)

Glucose

d)

Cellulose

39.

Why does chocolate “melt in your mouth”?

a)

The proteins in the chocolate denature at body temperature.

b)

The lipids in chocolate have a melting point that is close to body temperature.

c)

The sugars in chocolate caramelize at body temperature.

d)

None of these.

40.

__________ holds oxygen in muscle tissue and gives meat its color.

a)

Myoglobin

b)

Glycogen

c)

Lipids

d)

Collagen

41.

____________ is a nonnutritive sweetener that is made when chlorine atoms are added to sugar.

a)

Aspartame

b)

Acesulfame Potassium

c)

Neotame

d)

Sucralose

42.

When making semidry and dry sausages, ____________ are added to ferment the meat.

a)

spices

b)

salts

c)

lactic acid bacteria

d)

enzymes

43.

In order to multiply, Clostridium botulinum requires an environment with ____________.

a)

a pH of 4.6 or greater that is free of oxygen

b)

a pH below 4.6 that is free of oxygen

c)

a pH of 4.6 or greater that contains oxygen

d)

a pH below 4.6 that contains oxygen

44.

When developing a new food product, it is important for food scientists to know ____________.

a)

target consumer group

b)

the need or problem

c)

current trends

d)

all of these

45.

What is the first principle of HACCP?

a)

Conduct a hazard analysis

b)

Identify critical control points (CCPs)

c)

Establish critical limits for CCPs

d)

Establish effective record-keeping procedures

46.

How is the calorie density of a food calculated?

a)

Total calories of a food divided by total weight of the food

b)

Total calories of a food divided by total weight of a meal

c)

Total weight of a food divided by the total calories of the food

d)

Total weight of a food divided by total weight of a meal

47.

__________ is responsible for the red color that is typical of tomatoes.

a)

Beta-carotene

b)

Lycopene

c)

Lutein

d)

Alpha-carotene

48.

Prebiotics are non-digestible components of food that _______________.

a)

can interfere with proper digestion

b)

support the growth of foodborne pathogens and lead to foodborne illness

c)

often lead to diarrhea and symptoms of indigestion

d)

encourage beneficial microorganism growth in the intestine

49.

Gelatin is a/an __________ that is often used to thicken ice cream and other desserts.

a)

starch

b)

lipid

c)

emulsifier

d)

protein

50.

Refrigerated leftovers should be used within ____________.

a)

1-2 days

b)

3-4 days

c)

5-7 days

d)

7-10 days