HSC Food Technology | Revision

Question 1

Which legislation is an example of a NSW Government Act?

Accepted Answer

Trade Practices Act 1974

Question 2

Which pricing strategy is most likely to be used for a new to the world product?

Accepted Answer

Price skimming

Question 3

Which consumer demand drives the development of lactose-free ice-cream?

Accepted Answer

Dietary needs

Question 4

Which of the following is a specific principle used in active packaging of dried foods?

Accepted Answer

Water vapour removal

Question 5

Which advisory group is consulted for food product contamination and therefore food recall?

Accepted Answer

FSANZ

Question 6

A company surveys consumers re possible new flavours in a muffin range. What FPD stage is this?

Accepted Answer

Market research

Question 7

Which best describes the activities carried out in the food service and catering sector?

Accepted Answer

Preparation of food for customers

Question 8

What is a feature of the factors that influence a food business organisation externally?

Accepted Answer

They are usually the result of worldwide events

Question 9

It is an essential requirement that the packaging used for dairy products is

Accepted Answer

non-reactive

Question 10

What is the main aim of market research?

Accepted Answer

Assess the likelihood of consumer acceptance of new concepts

Question 11

Most likely to occur when Australian food manufacturing is outsourced to other countries?

Accepted Answer

Decreased overall costs of products

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a nutritionally modified food?

Accepted Answer

Low fat milk

Question 13

Which of the following has occurred as a result of microbial food spoilage?

Accepted Answer

Slimy Meat

Question 14

In which list would all the careers be commonly found in the food retail sector?

Accepted Answer

Cashier, accountant, grocer

Question 15

Why is a technical feasibility study necessary in the development of a new product?

Accepted Answer

To determine the machinery required

Question 16

What is the most suitable storage condition for tomatoes prior to canning?

Accepted Answer

Cold Storage

Question 17

A survey is what kind of market research?

Accepted Answer

Primary market research

Question 18

A fast-food shop has good brand recognition and high carbon emissions. How was this identified?

Accepted Answer

A SWOT analysis

Question 19

Which primary industry practice is most beneficial in reducing environmental impact?

Accepted Answer

Implementing organic farming

Question 20

Is conducted after the product specifications have been done.

Accepted Answer

Feasibility study

Question 21

A banana is put in a paper bag with an avocado to ripen it quickly. What causes this reaction?

Accepted Answer

Ethylene gas

Question 22

Which of the following is the most likely cause of food spoilage of ice-cream?

Accepted Answer

Poor handling

Question 23

Which group of additives is most useful in keeping salad dressing mixed?

Accepted Answer

Emulsifiers

Question 24

What is the main preservation principle of pasteurisation?

Accepted Answer

Heating at a high temperature for a short time

Question 25

At which stage did quality control fail if small stones were found in a packaged fruit cake?

Accepted Answer

Raw Material testing

Question 26

Functional foods have been developed to:

Accepted Answer

Meet market concerns about health

Question 27

Which two statements are legally required to appear on a food label?

Accepted Answer

The country of manufacture and a 'use-by' date

Question 28

Which level of operation dominates the food manufacturing industry in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Multinational

Question 29

Which is a micro-environmental factor resulting in food product market failure?

Accepted Answer

A drop in popularity of the company image

Question 30

Where food manufacturers define consumer market requirements + the price the market will pay.

Accepted Answer

Design Brief

Question 31

Supermarkets have generic products, selling common items under their own label. This is because

Accepted Answer

To increase profitability

Question 32

Genetically modifying crops for human consumption is an example of the use of

Accepted Answer

biotechnology

Question 33

Which FPD type creates new flavours of an existing product?

Accepted Answer

Line extension

Question 34

A production system best suited to the manufacture of fruit juice processed under high pressure

Accepted Answer

Automated

Question 35

A sauce company requests blemish-free, uniform sized tomatoes.This is outlined in the company’s

Accepted Answer

raw materials specifications

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