Question 1

Rheology is

Accepted Answer

A) the study of the flow of and deformation of matter. 
B) a measure of three-dimensional space that is often used to measure liquids. 
C) the concentration of matter measured by the amount of mass per unit volume. 
D) a type of bioactive compound (nutrients and non-nutrients) that has health benefits. 
E) none of the above answers is correct 
A) the study of the flow of and deformation of matter. 
B) a measure of three-dimensional space that is often used to measure liquids. 
C) the concentration of matter measured by the amount of mass per unit volume. 
D) a type of bioactive compound (nutrients and non-nutrients) that has health benefits. 
E) none of the above answers is correct

Question 2

Which of the following chemical tests measures the degree of unsaturation in fats?

Accepted Answer

A) pH test 
B) iodine value test 
C) peroxide value test 
D) chromatography 
E) fuchsin test 
A) pH test 
B) iodine value test 
C) peroxide value test 
D) chromatography 
E) fuchsin test

Question 3

A 9-point scale ranging from "Like Extremely" to "Dislike Extremely" best describes

Accepted Answer

A) discriminative tests. 
B) descriptive tests. 
C) analytical tests. 
D) none of the above answers is correct 
A) discriminative tests. 
B) descriptive tests. 
C) analytical tests. 
D) none of the above answers is correct

Question 4

Definition choices:
-line-spread test

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 5

Hedonic testing relates to

Accepted Answer

A) pleasure. 
B) selecting the preferred sample. 
C) paired preference testing. 
D) all of the above answers are correct 
A) pleasure. 
B) selecting the preferred sample. 
C) paired preference testing. 
D) all of the above answers are correct

Question 6

Which of the following is/are not measured by physical testing?

Accepted Answer

A) size and shape 
B) weight, volume, and density 
C) moisture, texture, and viscosity 
D) nutrient and nonnutrient substances 
A) size and shape 
B) weight, volume, and density 
C) moisture, texture, and viscosity 
D) nutrient and nonnutrient substances

Question 7

Which statement is incorrect regarding food samples?

Accepted Answer

A) There must be only enough food for one bite. 
B) Samples must be taken from the same portion of the food. 
C) Food is usually placed in clear or white containers. 
D) Lighting and temperature in the room are uniform. 
E) all of the above answers are correct 
A) There must be only enough food for one bite. 
B) Samples must be taken from the same portion of the food. 
C) Food is usually placed in clear or white containers. 
D) Lighting and temperature in the room are uniform. 
E) all of the above answers are correct

Question 8

Which of the following is not a criterion for a general taste panel?

Accepted Answer

A) chew no gum immediately before testing 
B) have not ingested other food for at least 4 hours before testing 
C) are nonsmokers 
D) are of an equal distribution in gender 
E) all of the above answers are correct 
A) chew no gum immediately before testing 
B) have not ingested other food for at least 4 hours before testing 
C) are nonsmokers 
D) are of an equal distribution in gender 
E) all of the above answers are correct

Question 9

Males can usually detect sweetness better than females

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Whether or not a person prefers a certain aspect is a focus of effective testing

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Definition choices:
-polarimeter

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 12

General taste panels usually consist of at least _____ individuals

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 10 
E) 13 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 10 
E) 13

Question 13

Definition choices:
-shortometer

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 14

The best time for taste panels to sample food is

Accepted Answer

A) early morning before breakfast. 
B) mid-morning or mid-afternoon. 
C) when panelists are hungry. 
D) when panelists are full. 
A) early morning before breakfast. 
B) mid-morning or mid-afternoon. 
C) when panelists are hungry. 
D) when panelists are full.

Exam 2: Food Evaluation

Rheology is

Which of the following chemical tests measures the degree of unsaturation in fats?

A 9-point scale ranging from "Like Extremely" to "Dislike Extremely" best describes

Definition choices: -line-spread test

Hedonic testing relates to

Which of the following is/are not measured by physical testing?

Which statement is incorrect regarding food samples?

Which of the following is not a criterion for a general taste panel?

Males can usually detect sweetness better than females

Whether or not a person prefers a certain aspect is a focus of effective testing

Definition choices: -polarimeter

General taste panels usually consist of at least _____ individuals

Definition choices: -shortometer

The best time for taste panels to sample food is

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