past questions Flashcards
which processes can be performed in the clean area?
- heading
- filleting
- gutting
- cutting
- filleting
- cutting
what is the maximum allowable temperature for ruminant meat?
- 7˚C for the carcass
- 4˚C for the carcass
- 4˚C for the offal
- 3˚C for the offal
- 7˚C for the carcass
- 3˚C for the offal
which parts of the body can be removed from the pig before the meat inspection?
- mandible
- ear roots
- tail
- eyes
- ear roots
- eyes
what is characteristic of BSE?
- it is really widespread in Europe, vaccination is mandatory once a year
- It is caused by abnormal prions
- the carcass of a cow suspected for the disease can only be fit after heat treatment
- it is caused by abnormal proteins
- It is caused by abnormal prions
- it is caused by abnormal proteins
what conditions must animal transport meet?
- Ad libitum drinking water must be provided for the animals
- Adequate ventilation
- Ensuring a species specific posture
- Adequate feed supply
- Adequate ventilation
- Ensuring a species specific posture
what is characteristic for calpains?
- they have a role in the ageing of poultry meat
- they can be found in lysosomes
- they catalyse the degradation of interstitial tissue proteins
- they particularly catalyse the degradation of actomyosin complex
- they have a role in the ageing of poultry meat
- they catalyse the degradation of interstitial tissue proteins
what pathogens are part of the food safety criteria for live marine molluscs?
- L. monocytogenes
- Salmonella
- E. coli
- Coagulase - positive staphlococcus
- Salmonella
- E. coli
which of these abnormalities are fit for human consumption?
- DFD meat
- insufficient bleeding
- Emaciated animals
- Lipochromatosis
- DFD meat
- Lipochromatosis
what is true for waste refuse?
- it is done within the same industry (sector)
- waste is reused in its original form, or with only minor ,modifications
- only the reuse for the original purpose belongs to this term
- only the reuse at the site of waste generation belongs to this term
- it is done within the same industry (sector)
- waste is reused in its original form, or with only minor ,modifications
which of these informations are mandatory?
- all ingredients with their ratios and percentages
- the date of manufacturing, given in day/ month/ year format
- energy content in 100g or 100ml product
- storage conditions
- all ingredients with their ratios and percentages
- storage conditions
what are the main points of the food chain information?
- treatments and their withdrawal periods
- the dates of all vaccinations
- the size of the farm
- the information about the authorised veterinarian responsible for the farm
- treatments and their withdrawal periods
- the information about the authorised veterinarian responsible for the farm
what is the TRACES system?
- the aim to track movement of animals and animal products (among other things)
- it must be used during the trade between member states
- it must be used when importing from a third country
- the aim is to find
- the aim to track movement of animals and animal products (among other things)
- it must be used when importing from a third country
which of the following is true about emergency slaughter?
- it means the slaughter of infected and suspected animals
- it means the slaughter of injured animals
- it means bloodless killing
- the meat can be fit for human consumption
- it means the slaughter of injured animals
- the meat can be fit for human consumption
which of the statements is NOT characteristic of the primary packaging?
- it is with indirect contact with the food, it is the outer most protection of batches
- it provides useful information for consumers
- it can be divides into smaller units, called secondary packaging
- it is important that it does not pose a human health risk
- it is with indirect contact with the food, it is the outer most protection of batches
- it can be divides into smaller units, called secondary packaging
which term does NOT belong to the definition of waste?
- hazardous material
- became redundant on the site of generation
- it is not utilisable directly further
- may be treated together with main mass flow
- hazardous material
- may be treated together with main mass flow
which of the following sentences are true?
- in cattle, the head lymph nodes must be palpated in every carcass
- in pigs, the head’s lymph nodes must be palpated in every carcass
- Palpation of the organ can cause cross-contamination of the carcass
- incision of the organs can cause cross-contamination of the carcass
- in cattle, the head lymph nodes must be palpated in every carcass
- incision of the organs can cause cross-contamination of the carcass
which of these are NOT mandatory on the food label?
- name of producer
- nutritional Claim
- alcohol content in case of bakery products
- weight of product
- nutritional Claim
- alcohol content in case of bakery products
which of these egg’s attributes gives information about its freshness?
- the size of the airspace
- the size of the germinal disk
- the size of the pores
- the consistency of the albumin
- the size of the airspace
- the consistency of the albumin
what is the difference between slow and fast curing?
- The main difference is in processing, as by slow curing the product is made with salt, nitrites or nitrates for preservation, colour and taste development. Therefore meat parts are merged or surface treated with (pickling) salts and ripened.
- The main difference is in processing, as by slow curing the product is made with salt, nitrites and nitrates and other additives to help color and taste development. Curing solution is injected and/or added under vacuum to the tissues or surface treated with (pickling) salts and ripened
- After slow curing the cured meat part can be ripened even for 1 year, which is not typical for fast curing
- foil packaged ham and pressed ham is made with slow curing and cannot be produced by fats curing
- The main difference is in processing, as by slow curing the product is made with salt, nitrites or nitrates for preservation, colour and taste development. Therefore meat parts are merged or surface treated with (pickling) salts and ripened.
- After slow curing the cured meat part can be ripened even for 1 year, which is not typical for fast curing
what can we use to differentiate between icterus and carotenosis?
- With the Loeffer’s test
- by checking the solubility of the yellow pigment
- looking for signs of disease, malaise in the live animal
- with cooking test
- by checking the solubility of the yellow pigment
- looking for signs of disease, malaise in the live animal
which of these are allergens?
- sesame seeds
- Parsley
- Anise/ Aniseed (pimpinella anisum)
- mustard
- sesame seeds
- mustard
which conditions must be ensured on the farm?
- the stock must be continuously be investigated by a veterinarian
- evisceration of game is prohibited on the farm
- the game can be processed on the farm
- Farm has to be adequate premises to perform a hygienic slaughter
- the stock must be continuously be investigated by a veterinarian
- Farm has to be adequate premises to perform a hygienic slaughter
which countries operate the RASFF system?
- EU member states
- The European countries
- Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
- Turkey, Israel, and Moldova
- EU member states
- Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
which of the following statements are TRUE?
- the decreased PH is due to lactic acid
- the increased PH is due to ammonia
- it takes around 45 mins
- the final PH is well below 6
- the decreased PH is due to lactic acid
- the final PH is well below 6
the RASFF system contains alerts concerning safety of?
- Livestock
- food industrial appliances
- alcoholic beverages
- food additives
- Alcoholic beverages
- food additives
which of the following statements is TRUE for the PSE meat?
- it usually occurs in cattle
- there is a sudden PH drop at the beginning of the meat ageing
- the meat is fit for human consumption
- the glycogen content of the meat is decreased
- there is a sudden PH drop at the beginning of the meat ageing
- the glycogen content of the meat is decreased
- (it is also fit for human consumption although of poor quality)
what are the notifiable diseases of fish?
- spring viraemia of carp
- viral haemorrhage septicaemia of salmonids
- icthyopthirius multifiliis
- bothriocephalosis
- spring viraemia of carp
- viral haemorrhage septicaemia of salmonids
what form of biotoxins can occur in fishery products?
- paralytic shellfish poison (PSP)
- vomiting shellfish poison (VSP)
- fainting shellfish poison (FSP)
- Amnesic shellfish poison (ASP)
- paralytic shellfish poison (PSP)
- Amnesic shellfish poison (ASP)
for which fish types is candling part of the official control?
- skillet
- herring
- flounder
- scomboid species
- skillet
- flounder
in the case of fishery products, what sampling is required in case of doubtful results from organoleptic evaluation?
- total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N)
- Total protein (TP)
- Cadaverine level (CL)
- Trimethyl-amin nitrogen (TMA-N)
- Total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N)
- Trimethyl-amin nitrogen (TMA-N)
what is true about INTRA trade?
- it means the trade inside the border of a member state
- the documentation must be shared through the TRACES system
- there is a through inspection at the border control post
- it means the trade between EU member states
- the documentation must be shared through the TRACES system
- it means the trade between EU member states
the meat stamp contains the?
- approval number of the meat processing plant
- the abbreviation of the ‘European communities”
- the ISO code of the country of origin
- the passport number of the cattle
- the abbreviation of the ‘European communities”
- the ISO code of the country of origin
what are the characteristics of meat if the glycogen storage of the muscles was depleted?
- the PH remains high
- it is exudative
- it is unfit for human consumption
- it is more suitable for bacterial growth
- the PH remains high
- it is more suitable for bacterial growth
which techniques can be used for ammonia detection?
- Reder test
- Nessler’s test
- lead acetate test
- Eber’s test
- Nessler’s test
- Eber’s test
which of the following techniques can be used to evaluate the water holding capacity?
- Eber’s test
- filter paper method with Grau-Hamm device
- Warner-Bratzier shear force test
- measuring the drip loss
- filter paper method with Grau-Hamm device
- measuring the drip loss
which of these informations are mandatory?
- all ingredients, with their ratios in percentages
- the date of manufacturing given in day/ month/ year format
- Energy content in 100g or 100 ml product
- storage conditions
- all ingredients, with their ratios in percentages
- storage conditions
which of these nutrients is voluntary information on the label of food product?
- salt
- fibre
- protein
- glucose
- salt
- protein
what is characteristic of intelligent packaging?
- it gives information about the storage conditions of food even before buying the product
- it is capable to show the actual temperature of a given product
- the consumer can only see it after opening the food packaging
- it is mainly used for bakery products to absorb moisture
- it gives information about the storage conditions of food even before buying the product
- it is capable to show the actual temperature of a given product
food industrial wastes are not typified by the following:
- generally low water content
- are generated at geographically scattered locations
- contain quickly decomposing organic materials
- All can get back to the nature with the natural cycling of biomass
- generally low water content
- All can get back to the nature with the natural cycling of biomass
which word is not among the terms behind the abbreviation RASFF?
- livestock
- feed
- water
- food
- livestock
- water
which components are responsible for the protection of eggs?
- Vitamin B
- high PH
- cuticle
- chitin
- cuticle
- high PH
which of these are red meat products?
- salami
- lyoner
- foil packaged ham
- Bologna-type sausages
- lyoner
- Bologna-type sausages
what is characteristic for marketing of hunted game?
- the hunted game can be marketed to final customer in small amount anyway
- the hunted game cannot be used for private consumption
- the hunted game can be marketed to catering facility in small amounts only
- the hunted game can be marketed by the private consumer
- the hunted game can be marketed to final customer in small amount anyway
- the hunted game can be marketed to catering facility in small amounts only
which statement is true?
- Due to maintaining the flesh of fish will become softer with characteristic taste
- salting is not applied during the smoking
- the fish bodies are ripened for 1-2 years in the metal can in case of canned products
- the breaded marinading product is produced by cooking of fish
- the fish bodies are ripened for 1-2 years in the metal can in case of canned products
- the breaded marinading product is produced by cooking of fish
where is the identification mark (meat stamp) for poultry and rabbits?
- in the case of poultry on the packaging
- in the case of poultry on the carcass
- in the case of rabbit on the packaging
- in the case of rabbit on the carcass
- in the case of poultry on the packaging
- in the case of rabbit on the packaging
during the inspection of adult cattle’s heads the …. has to be incised/ cut in every case?
- retrophayngeal lymph nodes
- tongue
- masseter muscles
- parotid lymph nodes
- retrophayngeal lymph nodes
- masseter muscles
in the case of pig slaughter, which pathogens should be tested during the microbiological examination of slaughter hygiene?
- enterobacteriaceae
- E. coli
- Salmonella
- L. monocytogenes
- enterobacteriaceae
- Salmonella
in which cases is the meat stamp not applied?
- before the arrival of the trichinella results
- fit for human consumption carcass of a rabbit
- Non generalised Trichinella infection
- if the carcass of the slaughtered cattle contain SRM
- fit for human consumption carcass of a rabbit
- if the carcass of the slaughtered cattle contain SRM
the veterinarian may ban the slaughter until further measure if….
- the animals show signs of exhaustion
- the animals come from a surveillance zone
- the assessment of the health status of the animals requires further examination
- the animals have been shown to carry a zoonotic pathogen
- the animals show signs of exhaustion
- the assessment of the health status of the animals requires further examination
what is characteristic for chemical composition?
- it has high biological value
- it is an important source of vitamin E
- it has a high fat content
- it has a low carbohydrate content
- it has high biological value
- it has a low carbohydrate content
what characteristics does an official test include for live fish?
- sex
- viability (movement, respiration)
- body length
- general health status
- viability (movement, respiration)
- general health status
what tests are required for official inspection of frozen fish?
- floating probe
- cooking/ frying test
- muscle parasites
- water binding capacity
- cooking/ frying test
- muscle parasites
what is the histamine limit for fishery products?
- 100-200 mg/kg for general products
- 200-400 mg/kg for general products
- 100-200 mg/kg after enzymatic maturation
- 200-400 mg/kg after enzymatic maturation
- 100-200 mg/kg for general products
- 200-400 mg/kg after enzymatic maturation
which of the following sentences are true slaughterhouse integrated meat inspection?
- it means the separated slaughter of suspicious animals
- it greatly depends on the food chain information
- it depends on the live animal inspection at the farm
- slaughtering can only happen at the closest slaughterhouse
- it means the separated slaughter of suspicious animals
- it depends on the live animal inspection at the farm
which document check is mandatory during every control?
- cattle passport
- the permission of the transporting vehicle
- animals health certificate
- common veterinary document
- cattle passport
- animals health certificate
which of these are health claims?
- it can contribute to fibre rich diet
- it may contribute to healthy brain function
- the consumption of this food can be inserted to low salt diet
- it plays a role in proper functions of the immune system
- it may contribute to healthy brain function
- it plays a role in proper functions of the immune system
in which case is the oval mark mandatory?
- sliced meat
- chocolate
- bakery products
- fermented dairy products
- sliced meat
- fermented dairy products
what kind of rule shall be certainly kept is a material is intended to be used as a by-product in the food industry?
- precise records shall be kept about it
- food hygiene rules shall strictly apply
- it can only be processed on the same processing line as the main product was
- Expiry/ use to dates are strictly observed
- precise records shall be kept about it
- food hygiene rules shall strictly apply
what are the characteristics of grade ‘A’ eggs?
- it certifies that the egg is fit for human consumption without heat treatment
- it might be used for the manufacture of egg products
- the yolk is slightly mobile
- it doesn’t have an air space
- it certifies that the egg is fit for human consumption without heat treatment
- the yolk is slightly mobile
which of these processing steps are considered as critical points (CCP) by production of Bologna-type sausages?
- cutting, mixing, grinding
- shaping, stuffing
- smoking, cooking
- cold storage
- smoking, cooking
- cold storage
which statement is true?
- large game can be skin ed on site
- large game can be eviscerated on site
- small game must be suspended in pairs on metal hooks
- small game can be eviscerated on site
- large game can be eviscerated on site
- small game must be suspended in pairs on metal hooks
which statement is true?
- Live bivalves harvested from class ‘B’ production area can be transported to processing establishment without purification or relaying
- the production areas are classified based on the heavy metal content of the sediment
- Shellfish collected from class ‘C’ production area must be treated with heat instead of purification in the processing establishment
- Live bivalves harvested from class ‘A’ production area can be marketed only after heat treatment
- the production areas are classified based on the heavy metal content of the sediment
- Shellfish collected from class ‘C’ production area must be treated with heat instead of purification in the processing establishment
typically how are poultry placed in the transport vehicle?
- tied up
- folded up on feet
- in fixed cages
- in mobile crates
- in fixed cages
- in mobile crates
what are the signs of successful stunning in cattle?
- the animal immediately collapses without trying to stand
- torticollis
- no corneal reflex
- automatic defecation
- the animal immediately collapses without trying to stand
- no corneal reflex
the stunning of pigs usually happens?
- mechanically with a stunning gun
- by carbon dioxide gas chambers
- with electrodes placed on the head
- mechanically by a device that causes concussion
- by carbon dioxide gas chambers
- with electrodes placed on the head
which parts of an adult goat are considered SRM?
- the spinal cord
- the tonsils
- the ileum
- the skull
- the spinal cord
- the skull
which heavy metals are tested for in molluscs?
- Hg
- Cu
- Pb
- Cd
- Pb
- Cd
what are the main points of the food chain information?
- treatment and withdrawal periods
- the dates of all vaccinations
- the size of the farm
- the information about the authorised veterinarian responsible for the farm
- treatment and withdrawal periods
- the information about the authorised veterinarian responsible for the farm
choose the correct statement?
- rigor mortis develops as a result of anaerobic glycolysis
- Rigor mortis develops because of the lack of ATP
- Rigor mortis passes due to the PH increase caused by bacteria
- rigor mortis massed due to protease enzyme
- rigor mortis develops as a result of anaerobic glycolysis
- Rigor mortis develops because of the lack of ATP
examples of active packaging?
- fungicide ripening foil
- labels with QR codes
- dye indicating the effects of temperature
- moisture absorbing pads
- fungicide ripening foil
- moisture absorbing pads
What is the relation between the terms of waste management, waste disposal and waste utilisation?
- Wate utilisation covers waste disposal and the latter one covers waste management
- Waste management covers waste utilisation and the latter one covers waste disposal
- waste management covers waste utilisation
- waste management covers waste disposal
- Wate utilisation covers waste disposal and the latter one covers waste management
- waste management covers waste disposal
which term does not belong to the definition of waste?
- hazardous material
- became redundant on the site of generation
- it is not utilisable directly further
- may be treated together with the main mass flows
- hazardous material
- may be treated together with the main mass flows
which criteria are specified in the 2073/2005 EC regulation?
- 3-OH-butric acid
- salmonella spp.
- enterobacteriaceae
- campylobacter spp.
- salmonella spp.
- enterobacteriaceae
Is there a difference in salmonella count between meat products intended to be eaten raw and between poultry meat products intended to be eaten cooked related to food safety criteria?
- No, in both cases zero tolerance is defined, which means salmonella cannot be present
- Yes, there is a difference as salmonella is non-compliant only in case of poultry meat products intended to be eaten cooked (0/25g)
- No, as Salmonella count for meat products intended to be raw is 0/25g, for poultry meat intended to be eaten cooked is 0/25g
- Yes, there is a difference as salmonella is non-compliant only in case of meat products intended to be eaten raw (0/25g)
- Yes, there is a difference as salmonella is non-compliant only in case of poultry meat products intended to be eaten cooked (0/25g)
- Yes, there is a difference as salmonella is non-compliant only in case of meat products intended to be eaten raw (0/25g)
what is characterised for a trained person?
- trained person must have 10 years experience
- trained person must have hunters certificate issued by the state and special exam for examination
- trained person can be veterinarian only
- it is not necessary that the trained person must have special experience
- trained person must have 10 years experience
- trained person must have hunters certificate issued by the state and special exam for examination
which statement is TRUE?
- Live bivalves harvested from class ‘C’ production area can be marketed directly for human consumption
- Shellfish collected from class ‘A’ production area can be marketed directly for human consumption
- Live bivalves harvested from class ‘C’ production area can be marketed after long period relaying process
- Shellfish collected from class ‘B’ production area can be marketed directly for human consumption
- Shellfish collected from class ‘A’ production area can be marketed directly for human consumption
- Live bivalves harvested from class ‘C’ production area can be marketed after long period relaying process
in the case of cattle under 8 months of age, which organ inspection is less relevant?
- umbilical area
- udder and genitals
- joints
- masseters
- udder and genitals
- masseters
what permits must the animals transport vehicle have?
- Animal transport vehicles must have a low emission cert in order to protect the quality of the meat
- The official permission of the vehicle for the transport of live animals
- A road use permit
- With the appropriate qualifications of the vehicle crew
- The official permission of the vehicle for the transport of live animals
- With the appropriate qualifications of the vehicle crew
what is characteristic for myofibrils?
- they are found in the sarcoplasm
- they are the contractile element of the muscle
- the sarcoplastic reticulum surrounded it stores the potassium
- they are the structural unit of the striated muscle
- they are found in the sarcoplasm
- they are the contractile element of the muscle
what is characteristic for aged meat?
- it has paler brownish colour
- it has odor of lactic acid
- it has glassy shine
- it elastic to tough
- it has paler brownish colour
- it has odor of lactic acid