BJCP- Ethics, Levels and the Judging Process Flashcards
A competition organizer may serve as the judge director and may also serve as a judge, provided this person has no knowledge of the association between entries and entrants.
True or False
True
A competition’s judge director may serve as a judge, provided this person has no knowledge of the association between entries and entrants.
True or False
True
A competition organizer may serve as the judge director, provided this person has no knowledge of the association between entries and entrants.
True or False
True
It is not necessary for scores produced by the judges on a panel to be within seven points (or less if directed by the competition director) of each other.
True or False
False
A BJCP Grand Master Service Requirement can be fulfilled just by serving on the BJCP Board.
True or False
False
It is common practice to refrain from sharing your thoughts while judging a beer until the other judges have completed their scoresheet.
True or False
True
Judges’ comments must not include phrases like “if you used…”
True or False
False
When you suspect an entry has been placed in the wrong flight based on the style being judged, you should consult with the judge director or competition organizer.
True or False
True
When judging, it is important to evaluate entries quickly and also complete the score sheets thoroughly and completely.
True or False
True
After discussing the initial scores, judges should adjust their final scores to be within seven points (or less if directed by the competition director).
True or False
True
Only the judge director or competition organizer can disqualify an entry.
True or False
True
If possible, there should be at least one BJCP-ranked judge in every flight.
True or False
True
To become a BJCP National judge, it is sufficient to score 80% on the Beer Judging Exam and accumulate 20 experience points.
True or False
False
A member of the competition staff with access to information that associates entries with entrants may serve as a judge, provided this person does not divulge information about entries and entrants to other judges.
True or False
False
BJCP Grand Master judges must score at least 95% on the combined written and tasting exams.
True or False
False
A competition organizer may not serve as a judge, even if this person has no knowledge of the association between entries and entrants.
True or False
False
It is preferable to use ink on scoresheets so that your scores and comments cannot be altered by contest personnel.
True or False
False
Spicy or greasy foods should be avoided prior to a judging event because they can reduce a judge’s sensitivity to the aromas and flavors of beer.
True or False
True
When Non-BJCP judges evaluate entries in a competition, each Non-BJCP judge should be paired with a BJCP judge.
True or False
True
To assure objectivity, you should never write your full name or put contact information on the scoresheet.
True or False
False
All beers should be tasted and scored, even if they are “gushers” or have an unpleasant aroma upon opening.
True or False
True
The BJCP Grand Master rank requires the same minimum experience points as the Master rank.
True or False
False
