AMSA FOOD SCIENCE EXAM 2026-2027
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Which national agency has regulatory authority for domestic and imported animal
products such as raw meat and poultry?
Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS)
Which of the following defines a biological hazard?
Bacteria or viruses which cause foodborne illness
In food processing, why is the digestive tract a threat?
Risk of contamination
When conducting a hazard analysis for hamburger patties, one hazard which was
identified were pathogens such as E. coli and salmonella being present on the meat.
Raw meat is a known source of pathogens which cause foodborne illnesses if not
handled properly. Should this be addressed in the HACCP plan and why?
Yes, the likelihood and severity of the hazard is high
Which of the following enzymes begins the chemical process of digestion?
,Salivary amylase
Evaluate the action and determine which step of the HACCP process it belongs in.
Facility specifying if a vegetable product is not chilled to the correct temperature,
the product will be thrown away.
Establish corrective actions
Which of the following causes Salmonellosis?
Salmonella spp.
_______________ microorganisms require oxygen to grow, while Aerobic
microorganisms only grow in the absence of oxygen.
Anaerobic
Which of the following is the conversion of carbohydrates to alcohols and carbon
dioxide or organic acids using yeasts or bacteria under anaerobic conditions?
Fermentation
Which of the following ensures the HACCP plan is controlling the hazards and the
day-to-day activities are in compliance with the HACCP plan?
Verification
,E. coli O157 H7 is an adulterant.
True
Which of the following is NOT included on a nutritional label?
Daily values
In the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide, which common
substance is formed as the salt of the acid-base reaction?
NaCl
Which of the following terms can be described as the public health impact of a
hazard?
Risk
USDA has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for which of the following in ground
beef?
E. coli
Which of the following would be an example of quality issues which do NOT need
to be addressed in a HACCP plan?
Darker meat color in a shipment
, Which of the following can be used to address how quickly you must chill a
product to reduce the growth of foodborne pathogens in the product?
USDA Appendix B
occurs when fats are consumed by lipolytic microorganisms, off-flavor and odor is
produced
Microbial Rancidity
occurs when fatty acids are formed through the hydrolysis of lipids by the water it
contains
Hydrolytic Rancidity
occurs when glycerol is oxidized
Oxidative Rancidity
Which of the following hazards will NOT be included in a HACCP plan?
Emotional
Which of the following is a review of records associated with the production of a
product before it has been shipped to ensure completeness?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Which national agency has regulatory authority for domestic and imported animal
products such as raw meat and poultry?
Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS)
Which of the following defines a biological hazard?
Bacteria or viruses which cause foodborne illness
In food processing, why is the digestive tract a threat?
Risk of contamination
When conducting a hazard analysis for hamburger patties, one hazard which was
identified were pathogens such as E. coli and salmonella being present on the meat.
Raw meat is a known source of pathogens which cause foodborne illnesses if not
handled properly. Should this be addressed in the HACCP plan and why?
Yes, the likelihood and severity of the hazard is high
Which of the following enzymes begins the chemical process of digestion?
,Salivary amylase
Evaluate the action and determine which step of the HACCP process it belongs in.
Facility specifying if a vegetable product is not chilled to the correct temperature,
the product will be thrown away.
Establish corrective actions
Which of the following causes Salmonellosis?
Salmonella spp.
_______________ microorganisms require oxygen to grow, while Aerobic
microorganisms only grow in the absence of oxygen.
Anaerobic
Which of the following is the conversion of carbohydrates to alcohols and carbon
dioxide or organic acids using yeasts or bacteria under anaerobic conditions?
Fermentation
Which of the following ensures the HACCP plan is controlling the hazards and the
day-to-day activities are in compliance with the HACCP plan?
Verification
,E. coli O157 H7 is an adulterant.
True
Which of the following is NOT included on a nutritional label?
Daily values
In the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide, which common
substance is formed as the salt of the acid-base reaction?
NaCl
Which of the following terms can be described as the public health impact of a
hazard?
Risk
USDA has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for which of the following in ground
beef?
E. coli
Which of the following would be an example of quality issues which do NOT need
to be addressed in a HACCP plan?
Darker meat color in a shipment
, Which of the following can be used to address how quickly you must chill a
product to reduce the growth of foodborne pathogens in the product?
USDA Appendix B
occurs when fats are consumed by lipolytic microorganisms, off-flavor and odor is
produced
Microbial Rancidity
occurs when fatty acids are formed through the hydrolysis of lipids by the water it
contains
Hydrolytic Rancidity
occurs when glycerol is oxidized
Oxidative Rancidity
Which of the following hazards will NOT be included in a HACCP plan?
Emotional
Which of the following is a review of records associated with the production of a
product before it has been shipped to ensure completeness?
