Explore topic-wise MCQs in Dairy Engineering.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Dairy Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) is the ______ program that aims to strengthen and stabilize milk prices by balancing supply and demand.

A. State funded
B. Farmer-funded
C. Federal-funded
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Federal-funded
2.

The natural lipase enzyme contained in all raw milk is kept away from milk fat globules, thus preventing development of rancidity because the __________

A. Fat globule membrane is a protective layer which covers the fat globules
B. The major protein, casein, ties up the lipase
C. Fat globules are very small to attract the enzyme until they are homogenized
D. Enzyme has to be activated by the heat of pasteurization
Answer» B. The major protein, casein, ties up the lipase
3.

Ice cream must weight a minimum _______ pounds to the gallon.

A. 3.5
B. 4.5
C. 5.0
D. 5.25
Answer» C. 5.0
4.

One serving (8oz) of milk has about ______ milligrams of calcium.

A. 90
B. 150
C. 200
D. 250
Answer» E.
5.

Which of the following cheese is an unripen variety?

A. Bleu
B. Cream
C. Brie
D. Parmesan
Answer» C. Brie
6.

If the dairy ingredients to be pasteurized have a fat content of 10% or more, the specified temperature shall be increased by ______degrees F.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 10
Answer» D. 10
7.

Monterey Jack cheese has a moisture content of 44% percent and a minimum of ___________% fat.

A. 40
B. 45
C. 33
D. 50
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following cheeses did NOT originate in Italy?

A. Edam
B. Parmesan
C. Provolone
D. Mozzarella
Answer» B. Parmesan
9.

Low sodium cheddar cheese contains no more than ________milligrams of sodium per pound of the finished food.

A. 56
B. 45
C. 96
D. 105
Answer» D. 105
10.

The cheese that has maximum moisture of 45% and a minimum of 45% fat and is a pasta filata cheese is?

A. Swiss
B. Mozzarella
C. Provolone
D. Cheddar
Answer» D. Cheddar
11.

The minimum fat content of cheddar cheese is?

A. 20
B. 33
C. 40
D. 50
Answer» E.
12.

The country which imported the largest amount of U.S. ice cream and related products was?

A. Canada
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. Mexico
Answer» E.
13.

Behind the U.S., the country, which averages the largest production per cow, is _____

A. Japan
B. Canada
C. Australia
D. Argentina
Answer» B. Canada
14.

The U.S. also imports certain dairy products. The dairy products imported which accounted for the largest dollar value was?

A. Dry whey
B. Milk protein concentrates
C. Casein and casein products
D. Cheese and curd
Answer» E.
15.

The largest U.S. exports of a dairy product by dollars were?

A. Non-fat dry milk
B. Cheese and curd
C. Whey and whey products
D. Lactose
Answer» B. Cheese and curd