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
Which of the following materials is most suitable for use in food-processing equipment? = Glass = Plastic = Aluminium = Stainless steel
Stainless steel
A company produces a copy of an existing food product.
What type of food product development is this?
Me too
A crop is produced without the use of synthetic chemicals
This means it has been produced by:
Organic farming
What is the best temperature for storing frozen goods?
–18°C
Which of the following best describes a prototype?
= The final product
= The marketing plan
= A model of a product produced for testing
= A record of costs associated with a product
A model of a product produced for testing
Vegetarians need to take particular care to include which of the following in their diet?
Iron
El Niño is a climate pattern that causes extreme weather conditions.
Which sector of the Australian food industry is directly affected by an El Niño cycle?
Agriculture and fisheries
Milk is heated to 72°C for 15 seconds before packaging.
What is this process known as?
Pasteurisation
A muffin-making chain produces a low-GI muffin.
Which driver of food product development is the company most likely responding to?
Market concerns such as dietary considerations
What is the main role of a design brief in food product development?
To provide an outline of the purpose of the development
A food product contains the following ingredients:
soybean oil, whole eggs, water, sugar, white vinegar, vegetable gum (405), food acid (citric), natural colour (carrot extract), flavour, emulsifier (lecithin).
What is this product most likely to be?
Mayonnaise
A retailer offers a prize as part of a marketing strategy. When customers try to claim the prize they are told it is not available.’
Which piece of legislation is being breached?
Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)
Which of the following occurs when the body produces antibodies to destroy a food protein?
= Food poisoning
= A diabetic reaction
= A food intolerance
= An allergic reaction
An allergic reaction
Which of the following is an example of a probiotic?
= Anthocyanin
= Cellulose
= Lactobacillus
= Lignin
Butter
Which of the following ingredients, used in commercial bread-making, is required by law to be fortified with iodine?
= Salt
= Flour
= Butter
= Plant oils
Salt
In which of the following preservation processes is an atomiser most likely to be used
= Freezing
= Sous vide
= Dehydration
= Fermentation
Dehydration
Functional foods have been developed to:
Meet market concerns about health
Why is a technical feasibility study necessary in the development of a new product?
To determine the machinery required
Which of the following is an example of a nutritionally modified food?
= Low-fat milk
= Organic yoghurt
= Parmesan cheese
= Chocolate flavoured milk
Low-fat milk
A company surveys consumers about possible new flavour combinations in a muffin range.
At which stage of the product development process should this occur?
Market research
A food manufacturer has identified a contaminant in one of their food products.
Which advisory group should be consulted to assist with food product recall?
FSANZ
A fast-food chain has strong brand recognition, competitive pricing and high levels of carbon emissions.
What would have been conducted to identify these findings
A SWOT analysis
Some supermarket chains have a range of generic products where they sell a number of commonly bought items under their own label.
What are they hoping to achieve by doing this?
To increase profitability
Genetically modifying crops for human consumption is an example of the use of
Osteoporosis
Which level of operation dominates the food manufacturing industry in Australia?
Multinational
Which pricing strategy is most likely to be used for a new to the world product?
Price skimming
Which of the following production systems would be best suited to the manufacture of fruit juice processed under high pressure? = Manual = Robotic = Automated = Small scale
Automated
It is an essential requirement that the packaging used for dairy products is:
Non-reactive
A person cannot consume wheat-based food products.
From which condition is the person most likely to be suffering?
Coeliac disease
A manufacturer of a tomato-based pasta sauce has requested blemish-free, firm tomatoes of uniform size.
This requirement would be outlined in the company’s
Raw materials specifications
Putting a banana in a paper bag with an avocado will speed up the ripening of the avocado.
What causes this accelerated reaction?
Ethylene gas
