Preview Questions Food Safety Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which of the following is the best method for testing the sensory characteristics of food products in quality control?

Which action should you take?

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Shelf life testing

Organoleptic testing (taste, smell, texture)

Moisture content testing

Chemical residue testing

Question 2: In the context of HACCP, what action is taken if monitoring indicates a deviation from the critical limit at a CCP?

Which action should you take?

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The product is sent for further processing without modification

Production is halted and no corrective actions are implemented

The product batch is discarded immediately

Corrective actions are taken to bring the process back under control

Question 3: What is the significance of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system in regulatory compliance?

Which action should you take?

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It is a voluntary system that does not require legal enforcement

It is a preventive approach to food safety

It is only applicable to meat processing plants

It is a reactive approach for dealing with foodborne illnesses

Question 4: What is the role of risk-based preventive controls in FSMA regulations?

Which action should you take?

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To monitor food safety risks only after an incident occurs

To verify the accuracy of food labeling

To identify potential food safety hazards and mitigate them before they occur

To establish financial penalties for non-compliance

Question 5: What is the primary goal of implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a food production facility?

Which action should you take?

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To reduce the cost of food ingredients

To increase production speed

To ensure consistency in flavor

To minimize risks of contamination and ensure product safety

Question 6: What does the term "traceability" refer to in the context of food safety regulations?

Which action should you take?

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The ability to track food products through all stages of production

The ability to trace the origin of raw materials used in food products

The process of ensuring food products are correctly labeled

The ability to track the financial records of food producers