Question 1

The nature, concentration, and temperature of a liquid all affect its viscosity

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following would be used to test for sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

A) triangle 
B) duo-trio 
C) threshold 
D) all of the above answers are correct 
A) triangle 
B) duo-trio 
C) threshold 
D) all of the above answers are correct C

Question 3

_____ tests rely on a trained panel to document differences in a product's sensory characteristics

Accepted Answer

A) Discriminative 
B) Descriptive 
C) Affective 
D) None of the above answers is correct 
A) Discriminative 
B) Descriptive 
C) Affective 
D) None of the above answers is correct B

Question 4

In objective evaluations

Accepted Answer

A) instruments rather than humans are used to measure the characteristics of foods qualitatively. 
B) humans rather than instruments are used to measure the characteristics of foods quantitatively. 
C) laboratory instruments instead of humans are used to measure the characteristics of foods quantitatively. 
D) a sequence of tests are used to document the characteristics of food preparation using humans as taste testers. 
A) instruments rather than humans are used to measure the characteristics of foods qualitatively. 
B) humans rather than instruments are used to measure the characteristics of foods quantitatively. 
C) laboratory instruments instead of humans are used to measure the characteristics of foods quantitatively. 
D) a sequence of tests are used to document the characteristics of food preparation using humans as taste testers.

Question 5

In regards to subjective testing, effective tests are used to detect "individual preferences"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The viscosity of fluids can determine all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) how easily guacamole dip is deposited on tortilla chips. 
B) how smoothly mayonnaise spreads onto a slice of bread. 
C) how long a tomato will hold its shape. 
D) how tender a pie pastry feels to the teeth. 
A) how easily guacamole dip is deposited on tortilla chips. 
B) how smoothly mayonnaise spreads onto a slice of bread. 
C) how long a tomato will hold its shape. 
D) how tender a pie pastry feels to the teeth.

Question 7

Definition choices:
-spectrophotometer

Accepted Answer

A) used to measure mineral content 
B) measures the concentration of various organic compounds, especially sugar 
C) measures the consistency of batters and other viscous foods 
D) measures color by detecting the amount and wavelength of light transmitted through a solution 
E) measures tenderness by determining the resistance of baked goods such as cookies, pastries, and crackers to breakage 
A) used to measure mineral content 
B) measures the concentration of various organic compounds, especially sugar 
C) measures the consistency of batters and other viscous foods 
D) measures color by detecting the amount and wavelength of light transmitted through a solution 
E) measures tenderness by determining the resistance of baked goods such as cookies, pastries, and crackers to breakage

Question 8

Subjective evaluation is

Accepted Answer

A) evaluation of food quality that relies on numbers generated by laboratory instruments. 
B) evaluation or sensory tests that rely on the opinions of individuals. 
C) tests used to detail the specific tastes of individual foods. 
D) a sequence of tests that document the characteristics of food preparation. 
A) evaluation of food quality that relies on numbers generated by laboratory instruments. 
B) evaluation or sensory tests that rely on the opinions of individuals. 
C) tests used to detail the specific tastes of individual foods. 
D) a sequence of tests that document the characteristics of food preparation.

Question 9

When scoring/evaluating for consumer testing with children, "smiley" or "frowny" faces can be used for scoring in lieu of the hedonic scale

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A _____ test is used to find the minimal detectable level of a substance

Accepted Answer

A) hedonic 
B) dilution 
C) difference 
D) none of the above answers are correct 
A) hedonic 
B) dilution 
C) difference 
D) none of the above answers are correct

Question 11

Descriptive testing used to detail the specific flavors or textures of a food or beverage would use

Accepted Answer

A) hedonic tests. 
B) threshold and dilution tests. 
C) flavor and texture profiles. 
D) personal preference tests. 
A) hedonic tests. 
B) threshold and dilution tests. 
C) flavor and texture profiles. 
D) personal preference tests.

Question 12

The Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) International publishes a book on chemical tests

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Objective tests conducted for research and development (R&D) rely on the opinions of highly trained individuals

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ test usually uses words like "weak," "moderate," and "strong" to describe samples that differ in magnitude of an attribute

Accepted Answer

A) ranking 
B) duo-trio 
C) ordinal 
D) paired comparison 
A) ranking 
B) duo-trio 
C) ordinal 
D) paired comparison

Question 15

Definition choices:
-atomic absorption

Accepted Answer

A) used to measure mineral content 
B) measures the concentration of various organic compounds, especially sugar 
C) measures the consistency of batters and other viscous foods 
D) measures color by detecting the amount and wavelength of light transmitted through a solution 
E) measures tenderness by determining the resistance of baked goods such as cookies, pastries, and crackers to breakage 
A) used to measure mineral content 
B) measures the concentration of various organic compounds, especially sugar 
C) measures the consistency of batters and other viscous foods 
D) measures color by detecting the amount and wavelength of light transmitted through a solution 
E) measures tenderness by determining the resistance of baked goods such as cookies, pastries, and crackers to breakage

Question 16

The penetrometer, the Warner-Bratzler shear, and the shortometer are all used to perform physical tests for

Accepted Answer

A) visual evaluation. 
B) weight/volume measurements. 
C) texture measurements. 
D) viscosity measurements. 
E) concentration measurements. 
A) visual evaluation. 
B) weight/volume measurements. 
C) texture measurements. 
D) viscosity measurements. 
E) concentration measurements.

Question 17

Objective analytical tests are usually conducted by an untrained panel that evaluates food products through either discriminative or descriptive testing

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Human taste panels are required to evaluate the products through various types of established scientific objective tests

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Regarding sensory testing, affective tests are used to detect "differences"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which test would be used to observe microorganisms in food?

Accepted Answer

A) microscope 
B) atomic absorption 
C) shortometer 
D) viscometer (or viscosimeter) 
A) microscope 
B) atomic absorption 
C) shortometer 
D) viscometer (or viscosimeter)

Exam 2: Food Evaluation

The nature, concentration, and temperature of a liquid all affect its viscosity

Which of the following would be used to test for sensitivity?

_____ tests rely on a trained panel to document differences in a product's sensory characteristics

In objective evaluations

In regards to subjective testing, effective tests are used to detect "individual preferences"

The viscosity of fluids can determine all of the following except

Definition choices: -spectrophotometer

Subjective evaluation is

When scoring/evaluating for consumer testing with children, "smiley" or "frowny" faces can be used for scoring in lieu of the hedonic scale

A _____ test is used to find the minimal detectable level of a substance

Descriptive testing used to detail the specific flavors or textures of a food or beverage would use

The Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) International publishes a book on chemical tests

Objective tests conducted for research and development (R&D) rely on the opinions of highly trained individuals

_____ test usually uses words like "weak," "moderate," and "strong" to describe samples that differ in magnitude of an attribute

Definition choices: -atomic absorption

The penetrometer, the Warner-Bratzler shear, and the shortometer are all used to perform physical tests for

Objective analytical tests are usually conducted by an untrained panel that evaluates food products through either discriminative or descriptive testing

Human taste panels are required to evaluate the products through various types of established scientific objective tests

Regarding sensory testing, affective tests are used to detect "differences"

Which test would be used to observe microorganisms in food?

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