Quiz: Safety Management of the Food Supply
Score for this quiz:48out of 50
Question 1
2/ 2pts
Process control during food processing is important to food safety because:
it involves manipulating critical parameters such as pH and moisture content
large volumes of food are produced and distributed to the public
it can result in widespread outbreaks of diseases
all of the above
Question 2
2/ 2pts
Which of the following management tools pertain to building and facility design, sanitary
operations, equipment and utensils, and other topics?
HACCP
ISO 9000
cGMPs
good distribution practices
Question 3
2/ 2pts
Which of the following strategies reduces pathogen carriage and shedding rates in farm
animals by limiting the introduction of pathogens?
exposure reduction strategies
exclusion strategies
probiotic and prebiotic strategies
anti-pathogen strategies
Question 4
2/ 2pts
The major concern with CAFOs and manure management is:
contamination of food crops
contamination of animal herds
pollution of the environment
reuse of manure as fertilizer
Question 5
2/ 2pts
Animal feed has contributed greatly to human diseases by:
spreading Salmonella enterica infections among chicken flocks
spreading prion infections among herds of cattle
spreading H1N1 infections among chicken flocks
A and B
B and C
all of the above
Question 6
2/ 2pts
This unintentional additive in animal feed was consumed by thousands of animals and
humans in Michigan in 1973.
polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
D. hexachlorobenzene
E. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Incorrect
Question 7
0/ 2pts
Food crops can become contaminated with pathogens from which of the following sources?
access by livestock and wildlife
contaminated water used for irrigation
biosolids
manure
A and B
B and D
all of the above
Question 8
2/ 2pts
The primary food safety issue(s) related to farm-raised fish or aquaculture is/are:
managing environmental conditions
fish density and health
quality of feedstuff
all of the above
Question 9
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The principal foodborne hazards from manure:
excreted antibiotics and veterinary drugs
mycotoxins and other toxins
zoonotic pathogens
chlorinated and other lipophilic chemicals
Question 10
2/ 2pts
Raising animals in CAFOs raises public health concerns related to:
animal health
animal-human disease transmission
antibiotic resistance of pathogens
water and air pollution discharges
B and D
all of the above
Question 11
2/ 2pts
Pesticides registered and labeled as "restricted use" means:
They cannot be used on food crops
They are restricted to certain crops
They must be applied by certified pesticide applicators
They cannot be applied by a private pesticide applicator
Question 12
2/ 2pts
With regard to chronic risks of pesticide residues on food crops, the following statement is
true:
Chronic risks are hotly debated by scientists.
Chronic risks are limited to mixed pesticide exposures.
Most pesticides do not leave any residues in foods.
Pesticide residues are avoidable by simply rinsing foods.
Question 13
2/ 2pts
Compared with other types of animal agriculture, food safety practices on dairy farms are
especially important because:
Milk is greatly affected by the health and veterinary care of cows.
Milk is usually consumed by susceptible individuals such as children.
Milk can become easily contaminated with pathogens and toxigenic microbes.
all of the above
Question 14
2/ 2pts
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the latest egg regulations found in 21 CFR
118.5?
biosecurity measures
environmental sampling and testing for S. Enteritis
a written prevention plan
all of the above are required
Question 15
2/ 2pts
Which of the following terms is used to describe protection of the food supply against
terrorism?
food security
food protection
food defense
food anti-terrorism
Question 16
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding training of food workers at the retail level?
Federal regulations standardize training of food workers among all states.
Some states provide incentives such as points on inspection scores for training.
Recent studies show certified kitchen managers reduce inspection violations.
Most experts agree that food safety training is necessary.
Question 17
2/ 2pts
Mycotoxins are difficult to completely eliminate in the food supply because:
fungi are ubiquitous
approximately 400 types of mycotoxins are possible
approximately 100 fungal species produce mycotoxins
all of the above
Question 18
2/ 2pts
Which of the following strategies to reduce pathogen carriage and shedding rates in farm
animals are based on the principles of microbial interference?
exposure reduction strategies
exclusion strategies
vaccination and antibiotic strategies
anti-pathogen strategies
Question 19
2/ 2pts
What is the principal regulatory strategy employed to control pesticide use on food crops?
pesticide approval, registration, and labeling
sampling and monitoring of pesticide residues on crops
certification of pesticide applicators
A and B
A and C
all the above
Question 20
2/ 2pts
Which of the following contaminants are NOT destroyed by the pasteurization of milk?
Campylobacter species
Salmonella serotypes
staphylococcal enterotoxins
pathogenic E. coli serotypes
Question 21
2/ 2pts
From the standpoint of acute and catastrophic risks, what is the major concern of using
pesticides on food crops?
Poor washing of produce prior to retail sales
Failure to wash produce by the consumer
Pesticide overspray or drift onto food crops
Misuse or unapproved use of pesticides
Question 22
2/ 2pts
Which of the following animal slaughter/harvesting steps is considered most critically
important to preventing contamination of meat with zoonotic pathogens?
stunning and bleeding step
skinning or defeathering step
evisceration step
fabrication step
Question 23
2/ 2pts
Which of the following is most likely to be a passive manure management system?
treatment processes to accelerate decomposition
systems typically used with CAFOs
systems most likely used by non-CAFOs
composing and mixing lagoons
Question 24
2/ 2pts
Which of the following measures is applicable to manure but NOT applicable to biosolids
(sewage sludge) applied on food crops?
Levels of coliforms cannot exceed 2 x 106MPN or CFUs per gram of total solids (based on dry
weight).
Class A pathogen reduction is unrestricted for land applications.
Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) are the principal guidelines for land application.
Pathogen reduction is classified as either Class A or B.
Question 25
2/ 2pts
The role of federal agencies at the state level of food safety is aimed mainly at:
food processors and manufacturers
retail food establishments
institutional food preparation such as hospitals
agricultural practices on corporate farms
Quiz Score:48out of 50
