Food Quality Control and Management MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : What is the main objective of food quality control? (A) To ensure food safety and consistency (B) To increase food prices (C) To reduce production (D) To limit packaging size Show All Answers 2. : ISO 9001 certification is related to: (A) Quality management systems (B) Environmental standards (C) Food labeling (D) Worker safety 3. : HACCP stands for: (A) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (B) High Accuracy Control Process (C) Health and Consumer Control Plan (D) Hygiene Assessment and Control Plan 4. : The first principle of HACCP is: (A) Conduct a hazard analysis (B) Monitor critical points (C) Verify records (D) Set corrective actions 5. : Codex Alimentarius is developed by: (A) FAO and WHO (B) FDA and USDA (C) WTO (D) ISO 6. : Which of the following is a physical hazard in food? (A) Metal fragments (B) Salmonella (C) Pesticide residue (D) Aflatoxin 7. : TQM in food industry stands for: (A) Total Quality Management (B) Technical Quality Maintenance (C) Total Quantity Management (D) Trade Quality Management 8. : Which of the following is a chemical hazard? (A) Glass pieces (B) Bacteria (C) Cleaning agents (D) Hair strands 9. : The term “food adulteration” means: (A) Adding inferior substances to food (B) Improving food quality (C) Packaging food safely (D) Ensuring labeling accuracy 10. : GMP stands for: (A) Good Manufacturing Practice (B) General Market Product (C) Growth Monitoring Process (D) Graded Marketing Plan 11. : Which of the following organizations regulates food quality in Pakistan? (A) PSQCA (B) NASA (C) WTO (D) IAEA 12. : Sensory evaluation of food includes testing for: (A) Color, taste, odor, and texture (B) Nutrient value only (C) Weight and density (D) Chemical structure 13. : ISO 22000 is related to: (A) Food safety management systems (B) Energy efficiency (C) Employee training (D) Packaging design 14. : Which of the following is an example of biological hazard? (A) Bacteria and viruses (B) Glass (C) Detergent residue (D) Rust 15. : Shelf-life of a food product is defined as: (A) Period during which food remains safe and acceptable (B) Time before packaging (C) Duration of cooking (D) Storage temperature 16. : The main goal of quality assurance is: (A) To prevent defects before they occur (B) To detect defects after production (C) To increase costs (D) To change product color 17. : CCP in HACCP refers to: (A) Critical Control Point (B) Chemical Control Process (C) Corrective Checking Plan (D) Central Control Phase 18. : Aflatoxins are produced by: (A) Aspergillus species (B) Salmonella (C) E. coli (D) Streptococcus 19. : Quality control testing of milk includes: (A) Lactometer test (B) Gluten test (C) Starch analysis (D) Pesticide assay 20. : Statistical Quality Control (SQC) uses: (A) Sampling and data analysis (B) Smell testing (C) Sensory panels only (D) Expiry dates 21. : Which of the following is a tool of TQM? (A) Pareto chart (B) Altimeter (C) Thermometer (D) Hydrometer 22. : The main principle of ISO 9001 is: (A) Customer satisfaction (B) Profit maximization (C) Marketing control (D) Waste management 23. : In HACCP, the step “Establish corrective action” means: (A) Steps taken when a critical limit is exceeded (B) Reviewing management reports (C) Retesting final product (D) Training new workers 24. : Quality audits are performed to: (A) Evaluate compliance with standards (B) Manufacture new products (C) Set prices (D) Train laborers 25. : Food spoilage due to yeast is mostly seen in: (A) High sugar foods (B) Salty foods (C) Dried cereals (D) Frozen vegetables 26. : Which ISO standard focuses on environmental management? (A) ISO 14000 (B) ISO 9001 (C) ISO 45001 (D) ISO 22000 27. : The Food Safety Management System (FSMS) is based on: (A) HACCP principles (B) ISO 9001 (C) GMP only (D) GAP only 28. : The purpose of calibration in quality control is to: (A) Ensure accuracy of instruments (B) Reduce manpower (C) Save packaging time (D) Add preservatives 29. : Which of the following tests is used to check moisture in food? (A) Oven drying method (B) Benedict’s test (C) Chromatography (D) pH test 30. : Food quality attributes include: (A) Appearance, flavor, texture, and nutritional value (B) Price and weight only (C) Shelf-life alone (D) Brand name 31. : GMP guidelines are established by: (A) WHO (B) WTO (C) FAO (D) ISO 32. : Which sensory test is used to rank samples by preference? (A) Hedonic rating test (B) Triangle test (C) Threshold test (D) Paired comparison 33. : “Zero Defect” is a concept associated with: (A) Total Quality Management (B) ISO 9001 (C) HACCP (D) GMP 34. : The main function of a quality manual is to: (A) Document the quality policies and procedures (B) Advertise products (C) Record sales data (D) Manage employee salaries 35. : A control chart is used to: (A) Monitor process variability (B) Increase product flavor (C) Control pH (D) Measure color only 36. : Shelf-life testing involves: (A) Determining product stability over time (B) Measuring packaging thickness (C) Counting workers (D) Checking marketing cost 37. : A food product with off-flavor and color change likely indicates: (A) Spoilage (B) Fortification (C) Enrichment (D) Preservation 38. : Food safety hazards are grouped into: (A) Biological, chemical, and physical (B) Micro, macro, and nano (C) Hot, cold, and neutral (D) Small, medium, and large 39. : Calibration frequency of equipment depends on: (A) Manufacturer’s recommendation (B) Random selection (C) Worker preference (D) Production speed 40. : Which parameter is essential in pasteurization quality control? (A) Time and temperature (B) pH only (C) Color only (D) Density 41. : Which of the following ensures product traceability? (A) Batch coding (B) Color testing (C) Heat sealing (D) Refrigeration 42. : The PDCA cycle in TQM stands for: (A) Plan, Do, Check, Act (B) Process, Develop, Control, Audit (C) Produce, Deliver, Control, Analyze (D) Plan, Design, Control, Apply 43. : The main purpose of food inspection is to: (A) Verify compliance with safety standards (B) Improve product flavor (C) Reduce shelf-life (D) Market new products 44. : The first step in implementing HACCP is: (A) Assemble the HACCP team (B) Identify CCPs (C) Set monitoring system (D) Document verification 45. : The corrective action in quality control refers to: (A) Steps to eliminate the cause of non-conformity (B) Packaging new products (C) Increasing temperature (D) Removing all batches 46. : Sensory evaluation is a type of: (A) Subjective test (B) Objective test (C) Chemical test (D) Physical measurement 47. : The “Kaizen” concept in TQM means: (A) Continuous improvement (B) Quality inspection (C) Waste management (D) Product diversification 48. : The food quality parameters should be monitored: (A) From raw material to final product (B) Only after packaging (C) Only during transport (D) Only in storage 49. : The goal of food quality management is to: (A) Maintain safety, consistency, and consumer satisfaction (B) Increase food waste (C) Delay inspections (D) Reduce regulations 50. : The international body setting standards for food safety is: (A) Codex Alimentarius Commission (B) WHO only (C) WTO (D) UNICEF