HSC multiple choice Qs 2020/19/18 Flashcards
A food manufacturing company operating in many countries would be best classified as a:
Multinational
Which sector of the Australian food industry is significantly affected by severe drought?
Agriculture and fisheries
What are the ‘four Ps’ of a food marketing plan
Product / Price / Place and Promotion
Which of the following is an example of a food where its production involves pasteurisation = cheese = fresh seafood = savoury biscuits = frozen cauliflower
Cheese
An example of a community group that promotes health in Australian society is:
Meals on Wheels.
Which is the most significant benefit of using organic farming systems: = less landfill = cleaner waterways = reduced cost to the consumer = reduced cost to the manufacturer
Cleaner waterways
Which is an example of unethical food advertising? = Bundle pricing = A celebrity endorsement = Exaggerated nutritional claim = Marketing through cross-promotion
Exaggerated nutritional claim
A food company is considering introducing a line extension to their fresh pasta range. Where would this be represented in a SWOT analysis?
Opportunity
Which of the following is a result of enzymatic activity? = Fruit becoming over-ripe = Mould developing in jam = Flour infested by weevils = Savoury biscuits becoming stale
Fruit becoming overripe
Virtual supermarkets enable consumers to purchase grocery items by scanning barcodes with their smartphones.
What is this an example of
Emerging technology
At which step of the food product development process would a beverage company conduct a sensory evaluation? = Market research = Feasibility study = Testing product prototype = Production process development
Testing product prototype
In many religions, people abstain from certain foods and have specific periods of fasting. What is this an example of:
Traditional and cultural practices
Product specifications for the development of a new food product are an essential component of the design brief because they:
provide the guidelines within which the developer must work.
A food company is looking to extend their beverage line by producing a fermented probiotic drink. What is the intended target market
a specific group of consumers
Which combination of medical conditions is most significantly related to cardiovascular disease? = Atherosclerosis and stroke = Type 2 diabetes and anaemia = Diverticulitis and osteoporosis = Hypertension and dental caries
Atherosclerosis and stroke
A multi-pack of canned vegetables has been boxed and shrink-wrapped for distribution is an example of:
tertiary packaging
Which food additive is used by manufacturers to reduce moisture loss in foods
Humectants
Which piece of equipment would a commercial manufacturer use to remove pulp from orange juice
Centrifuge
Which sector of the Australian food industry sells packaged frozen pizza
Food retail
An ice-cream manufacturer develops a lactose-free variety of their most popular ice cream.
Which type of food product development is this an example of:
Line extension
An elderly person who consumes a low fibre diet is at risk of developing which dietary disorder?
Diverticulitis
A food product developer creates a single-serve, ready-to-heat meal.
Which is the most likely driver to have led to the creation of this food
Societal changes
In which step of food product development does the packaging design occur?
Product specifications
A food manufacturer is conducting a SWOT analysis after a competitor releases a ‘me too’ of one of its products.
In the SWOT analysis, the ‘me too’ product is considered
Threat
A company wishes to ensure the consistency and safety of its products throughout production.
An example of a quality management system they might use to achieve this is
HACCP
One short-term benefit of using ecologically sustainable production methods is :
reduced carbon emissions
Which food additive ensures the free flow of powdered product
Anti-caking agent
Which pricing structure involves selling a new product at a similar price to that of existing products
Competitive pricing
List career opportunities available in the food processing and manufacturing sector of the Australian food industry
Graphic designer, market researcher, food production line worker
A government initiative promoting health to Australians is
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.
How are vegetables processed to deactivate enzymes prior to freezing?
Blanched
Raw materials used in food manufacture primarily undergo quality control to ensure that they
= minimise waste.
= are cost-effective.
= comply with standard specifications.
= comply with work health and safety regulations
Comply with standard specifications
What diet-related disorders has the highest economic cost in Australia?
Cardiovascular disease
Omega 3 oils may be used as a
Nutritional supplement
In large factories, bulk dry ingredients are stored in a:
Silo
What is the effect on dried herbs of long-term exposure to light?
Discolouration
Australian researchers have recently developed a new variety of plum which can reduce cholesterol levels within 30 minutes.
Which compound in the plum is most likely to deliver this health benefit?
Phytochemicals
What is the first step of the food product development process
Idea generation
A food company is considering an emerging technology to improve the shelf life of a product.
This is an example of:
Research and development
In which of the following are BOTH factors economic costs most likely to be associated with malnutrition
= Decreased taxes and change in diet
= Increased medical costs and loss of income
= Increased absenteeism at work and weight loss
= Decreased health insurances and limited mobility
Increased medical costs and loss of income
What is the most suitable level of operation for an independently-owned beachside cafe
Small business
Which system is used to package UHT milk?
Aseptic packaging
A soft-drink company packages its drinks with bottle tops that give consumers the chance to win a free product.
This is an example of:
A promotional program
Part of the 4 P’s of marketing
Pre-packaged cauliflower rice is an example of a new food product in the marketplace.
ConvenienceWhat is a driver for this type of food product development
Convenience
Which of the following is an independent, not-for-profit, community-based organisation that promotes the health and wellbeing of all Australians?
Nutrition Australia
Vegans are at risk of malnutrition if their diet is lacking in:
Vitamin B12, iron and sodium
In order to prevent neural tube defects in infants, pregnant women are recommended to increase their intake of:
Folate
The distribution system for supplying online groceries includes both:
order processing and inventory control
A stall-holder at a produce market only uses ingredients sourced from within a 50 km radius
What are the reasons for sourcing ingredients in this way:
Supporting local employment and reducing environmental impact
Who authorises the registration of a food safety program and allows a food business to open?
Local council
In general, which drink is the best option for athletes to use to rehydrate?
Water
A tubular heat exchanger is used to cook:
Chutneys and sauces.
Which product is more likely to be the cause of an anaphylactic reaction? = Gluten and milk = seafood and sesame seeds = shellfish and phytochemicals = peanuts and red food colouring
Seafood and sesame seeds
