Exam 3 Flashcards
Indicate in which area or process the following information would be generated or captured by a computer system.
Receiving, QA Lab, Purchasing
Load cell
Input
Motor start
Output
Temp probe
Input
VFD
Output
Which of the following might an operator need to provide to the automation systemin order to operate the pellet mill?
Production rate, target, temperature, destination bin
What are the benefits of automation?
Traceability, Tracking process rates, Increased operator efficiency
Match the area with a responsibility
Safety
Cost Analysis
Production
New employee training
Annual budget
Scheduling ingredient
Safety is the number 1 priority of the feed mill manager
True
The organization of a managers’ office is a reflection of their expectations
True
Which of the following would be related to human resources at a feed mill?
Conflict resolution, hiring employees
A feed mill manager has very routine days
False
FDA does not require a flushing program for feed trailers
False
This is a picture of a ______?
PLC
Which is NOT a benefit of automation?
Need for less skilled workers
Which of the following would be related to human resources at a feed mill?
Conflict resolution, hiring employees
Feed ingredients that may contain prohibited proteins (as defined by the BSE rule) cannot be fed to any animal species.
False
NESHAP rules apply to facilities using materials that contain which of the following elements?
Chromium, manganese
Which FDA regulation established the traceability requirement?
Bioterrorism act
Which of the following agencies is responsible for regulating particulate matter (PM) emissions?
EPA
The number of people employed by a feed mill has ____ due to the improvements in automation systems
Decreased
Category 1 drugs have a withdrawal period at the lowest use level for at least one species
False
The foundation of the modern automation system is the PLC
True
The BSE rule requirements do not include:
Testing feeds for prohibited materials
FSMA requires that a food safety plan be written by a :
Preventive controls, qualified individual (PCQI)
All feed mills must comply with the full FSMA requirements by September, 2016
False
Drugs transitioning to VFD status in 2017 include those that are considered to be:
Medically important
Which federal agency has the right to interview employees during an inspection?
OSHA
Wastewater source rules cover which of the following?
Process and cleanup, boiler and water softener, storm water run off
NESHAP rules require that facilities producing pelleted feed in excess of ___ tons per day to install, operate, and routinely inspect cyclones to reduce partivulate emissions
50
Describe the responsibilities of the veterinarian under the VFD rules
Name drug, species, animals to be fed, expiration date, maintain a vet-client-patient relationship
Describe the responsibilities of the distributor (feed mill) under the VFD rules
verify accurate VFD, label appropriately, retain records
Describe the responsibilities of the client under the VFD rules
feed in accordance with VFDs, make sure any permissions, authorizations, procedures are met
Federal Agencies (FDA, EPA, OSHA)
Unannounced
State Agencies (NCDACS)
Unannounced
Corporate/Internal
Unannounced
Third-Party Auditors (SF/SF, HACCP)
Schedules
Customer visits
Firm’s discretion
In relation to an inspection, when should taking duplicate samples occur? (before, during, or after inspection)
During inspection
In relation to an inspection when should developing corporate policies occur?
Before inspection
In relation to an inspection, when should reviewing observations occur?
After inspection
In relation to an inspection, when should making copies of requested documents occur?
During inspection
In relation to an inspection. when should covering safety/biosecurity procedures occur?
Before inspection
In relation to an inspection, when should reporting results to management occur?
After inspection
What should be avoided in a horizontal pellet cooling system?
Uneven pellet distribution and bed depth
The bioterrorism and response act of 2002 required all feed mills to register with:
FDA
Match the FDA category and type with the correct definition: type A product
Premix
Match the FDA category and type with the correct definition: category 2 medication
Withdraw period
Match the FDA category and type with the correct definition: category 1 medication
No withdraw period
Match the FDA category and type with the correct definition: Type C product
Complete feed
Match the FDA category and type with the correct definition: Type B product
Concentrate
What are key elements to an emergency evacuation plan?
Alarm system, designated safe area, evacuation routes
The two most common types of feed trailers used in the USA are:
Chain drag and screw
A gross weigh bagger uses the feed bad as the weigh container.
True
Feed trailers should be unloaded front compartments first.
False
The following device should be found in which manufacturing processes?
Mixing and PPlA
The following device should be found in which manufacturing processes?
Mixing and PPLA
Fat at the die is the most common PPLA system in the commercial feed industry.
False
Which PPLA systems use nozzles?
Weir and screw conveyor
The mass flow system is more accurate than the volumetric system.
True
