HSC multiple choice Qs 2017/16/15 Flashcards
Mechanisation is used by sectors of the food manufacturing industry because it:
assists in maintaining product consistency
A company that delivers hot, ready-to-eat family meals belongs to which sector of the Australian food industry?
Food service and catering
Which is the best nutritional advice for a teenager who wants to avoid developing osteoporosis in the future?
Eat dairy foods
At which stage of the food product development process would storage trials be conducted?
Testing product prototype
What is the role of anti-caking agents in packaged foods?
To allow the product to flow freely
The best time to conduct a SWOT analysis is when
the manufacturer analyses the opportunities in the marketplace
A food processing company is experimenting with organic green bananas to produce gluten-free flour.
What type of food product development is this?
New to the world
The agriculture and fisheries sector launches a smart phone application for consumers to identify ethically-sourced raw materials used in food production.
This is an example of
Research and development
Due to a disease outbreak, raw prawn imports into Australia have been suspended.
Who has the responsibility for enforcing this legislation?
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
A packaged frozen chicken is left on the kitchen sink at the start of the day to defrost in time for the evening meal.
Which of the following is most likely to cause the chicken to become unsafe for consumption?
Temperature
A food manufacturer launches a new product into the market. Initially, they set the price quite high.
This is an example of what type of pricing
Price skimming
Which process do manufacturers use to ensure that raw materials are standardised?
Quality control
Which dish could a vegan eat to assist in preventing anaemia? = Macaroniandcheese = Grilled fish and salad = Fruit salad with coconut milk yoghurt = Chickpea, spinach and citrus salad
Chickpea, spinach and citrus salad
Why is fibre classified as an active non-nutrient?
It is not absorbed in the digestive system.
Which of the following is an example of a value-added product in the agriculture and fisheries sector? = Barbequedchicken = Frozen cooked prawns = Kids’ snack pack of apples = Cheese and bacon bread rolls
Frozen cooked prawns
Nut-free policies are becoming increasingly popular in institutions where food is consumed.
What is the reason for this?
The risk of anaphylaxis
Which piece of equipment would be suitable for the commercial manufacture of tomato sauce?
Retort
Which piece of legislation regulates the labelling of free-range eggs?
Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth)
Which process uses the principles of fermentation? = Drying = Pickling = Jam making = Sourdough bread making
Sourdough bread making
Which of the following contributes to the risk of cardiovascular disease?
= Omega 3 fatty acids
= Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol
= High-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol
= A diet rich in sugar and monounsaturated fatty acids
Low density lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol