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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Milk contains all the known vitamins and is an especially good source of ___ |
| A. | Cyanocobalmin |
| B. | Riboflavin |
| C. | Ascorbic Acid |
| D. | Thiamine |
| Answer» C. Ascorbic Acid | |
| 2. |
Whole milk contains _____ percent protein. |
| A. | 1.5-2.5 |
| B. | 2.5-3.5 |
| C. | 3.5-4.0 |
| D. | 4.0-4.5 |
| Answer» D. 4.0-4.5 | |
| 3. |
Milk with an Acid Degree Value (ADV) of 1.0 or above will have a detectable ______ flavor. |
| A. | Rancid |
| B. | Malty |
| C. | Acidic |
| D. | Fruity |
| Answer» B. Malty | |
| 4. |
Which of the following is not a cause of coliform mastitis? |
| A. | Cracked or split inflations |
| B. | Milking too soon after calving |
| C. | Using excessive water in washing udders |
| D. | Slightly damp, warm bedding |
| Answer» C. Using excessive water in washing udders | |
| 5. |
The __________ test is used to detect if milk has been pasteurized properly. |
| A. | Lipase |
| B. | Coliform |
| C. | Standard Plate Count |
| D. | Phosphatase |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
Federal Milk Marketing Orders are a mechanism for? |
| A. | The most economical utilization of milk |
| B. | Finding a market for every producer’s milk |
| C. | Economical transportation of milk |
| D. | Market stabilization |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Federal milk marketing orders give _______ an active voice in determining minimum milk prices through public hearings. |
| A. | Milk activists |
| B. | Milk handlers |
| C. | Milk processors |
| D. | Milk consumers |
| Answer» C. Milk processors | |
| 8. |
The Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) specifies requirements for the production of Grade A raw milk for pasteurization and is recommended by _________ |
| A. | The Food and Drug Administration |
| B. | The Small Business Administration |
| C. | The U.S. Department of Agriculture |
| D. | The National Committee on Milk |
| Answer» B. The Small Business Administration | |
| 9. |
While some extra-label drugs can be used by food-producing animals, others cannot. Which of the following is/are an illegal drug(s)? |
| A. | Clenbuterol |
| B. | Penicillin |
| C. | Tetracycline |
| D. | Ivomec |
| Answer» B. Penicillin | |
| 10. |
The ability of lipase in milk to attack milk fat and produce a rancid off flavor is enhanced by? |
| A. | Excessive agitation of warm raw milk |
| B. | Poorly cleaned milking equipment |
| C. | Exposing milk to sunlight |
| D. | Feeding cows moldy hay |
| Answer» B. Poorly cleaned milking equipment | |
| 11. |
Mastitis infecting microorganisms almost invariably gain entrance to the mammary gland via the _____ |
| A. | Caudal base |
| B. | Blind quarter |
| C. | Streak canal |
| D. | Feed |
| Answer» D. Feed | |
| 12. |
The two main proteins in milk are ____ and ____ |
| A. | Lactose, Lactalbumin |
| B. | Casein, Lactalbumin |
| C. | Ascorbic, Thiamin |
| D. | Colgate, Casein |
| Answer» C. Ascorbic, Thiamin | |
| 13. |
Vitamin _____ was first discovered in milk fat and is important to eyesight. |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | C |
| D. | D |
| Answer» B. B | |
| 14. |
Some streptococci that produce lactic acid also produce certain aldehydes, which impart a _____ flavor. |
| A. | Malty |
| B. | Bitter |
| C. | Salty |
| D. | Metallic |
| Answer» B. Bitter | |
| 15. |
Operating costs of Federal orders are paid by ______ |
| A. | The State Department of Agriculture |
| B. | The Federal government |
| C. | The milk producers |
| D. | The milk handlers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
_________ is the time after processing during which a dairy product normally remains suitable for human consumption. |
| A. | Code date |
| B. | Product life |
| C. | Package date |
| D. | Shelf date |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
The four primary taste sensations are _____________________ |
| A. | Bitter, metallic, sour, sweet |
| B. | Bitter, salt, sour, sweet |
| C. | Metallic, salt, sour, sweet |
| D. | Burnt, bitter, salt, sour |
| Answer» B. Bitter, salt, sour, sweet | |
| 18. |
Water added to milk is detected by checking the _____ |
| A. | Acid degree value |
| B. | Sediment content |
| C. | Titratable acidity |
| D. | Freezing point |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
Federal Milk Marketing Orders provide or describe __________ |
| A. | Sanitary standards used for grade A |
| B. | Milk purchased by dealers |
| C. | Milk sold by farmers |
| D. | Payment made to milk producers for milk |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
The Babcock test is a rapid, simple and accurate test for __________ |
| A. | Water in milk |
| B. | Titratable acidity |
| C. | Fat content |
| D. | Nonfat milk solids content |
| Answer» D. Nonfat milk solids content | |
| 21. |
What is the most popular size container used for fluid milk? |
| A. | Gallon |
| B. | Half Gallon |
| C. | Quart |
| D. | Five quart bulk |
| Answer» B. Half Gallon | |
| 22. |
Which of the following is not one of the duties of the bulk milk hauler, who plays a critical role in milk handling? |
| A. | Checking milk temperature |
| B. | Making sure equipment has been cleaned correctly |
| C. | Examining milk to determine appearance |
| D. | Collecting a representative sample to be used for tests |
| Answer» C. Examining milk to determine appearance | |
| 23. |
Milk provides__________ and _____________ in approximately the same ratio as found in bone. |
| A. | Calcium and Magnesium |
| B. | Calcium and Phosphorus |
| C. | Calcium and Iron |
| D. | Phosphorus and Magnesium |
| Answer» C. Calcium and Iron | |
| 24. |
In Federal order markets, milk sold for consumption in fluid form is in __________ |
| A. | Class IV |
| B. | Class III |
| C. | Class II |
| D. | Class I |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
Milk is the only source of __________ in nature. |
| A. | Calcium |
| B. | Phosphorous |
| C. | Lactose |
| D. | Fatty acids |
| Answer» D. Fatty acids | |
| 26. |
The “set aside” of $0.15 per hundred pounds of milk from a milk producer’s check is used in programs that support ______ |
| A. | Promotions & research |
| B. | Research & testing |
| C. | Teaching & promotion |
| D. | Promotion & teaching |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
A pooling method, whereby, handlers with higher than average utilization pay into and handlers with lower than average utilization receives payment from is called _______ |
| A. | Base excess pricing |
| B. | Louisville takes out and pay back |
| C. | Individual handler pools |
| D. | Producer settlement fund |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
The ideal cleaning material for removing milk stone from milking equipment surfaces is _____ |
| A. | Acidic detergent |
| B. | Phosphate |
| C. | Surfactant |
| D. | Chelate |
| Answer» B. Phosphate | |
| 29. |
Bacteria that survive specific heat treatment are said to be _____ |
| A. | Psychotropic |
| B. | Coliform |
| C. | Psychrophilic |
| D. | Thermoduric |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Milk is a good supplier of minerals except for _____ |
| A. | Magnesium-Iron-Manganese-Copper |
| B. | Riboflavin-Magnesium-Lactose-Manganese |
| C. | Phosphorus-Copper-Zinc-Calcium |
| D. | Potassium-Boron-Iron-Calcium |
| Answer» B. Riboflavin-Magnesium-Lactose-Manganese | |
| 31. |
________ is exposure of hot milk or milk product to reduced pressure to affect the removal of volatile substances, especially those that enter milk from feed). |
| A. | Vaporization |
| B. | Infusion heater |
| C. | Vacuumization |
| D. | Vac Pac process |
| Answer» D. Vac Pac process | |
| 32. |
Which of the following is not a part of the establishment of a federal marketing order? |
| A. | A public hearing is held for the producers-handlers and the public |
| B. | Must be approved by 2/3 of the producers supplying 3/4 of the milk |
| C. | Cooperative associations of milk producers petition the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture |
| D. | A producer cooperative may vote all its members who deliver milk during a certain period) |
| Answer» C. Cooperative associations of milk producers petition the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture | |
| 33. |
The establishment of a Federal milk marketing order is generally initiated by ________ |
| A. | Dairy farmers, through their cooperative association |
| B. | Milk handlers in the market |
| C. | Consumers |
| D. | Dairy farmers, milk handlers and consumers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
What marketing tool would be used in the futures market by someone who owns a commodity such as milk and intends to sell it sometime in the future? |
| A. | Basis contract |
| B. | Pooling contract |
| C. | Short Hedge |
| D. | Speculating buyer |
| Answer» D. Speculating buyer | |
| 35. |
Lactose is the principal ________ in milk. |
| A. | Fat |
| B. | Protein |
| C. | Carbohydrate |
| D. | Mineral |
| Answer» D. Mineral | |
| 36. |
The two most important etiologic agents of mastitis are __________ |
| A. | Streptococcus agaiactiae and Staphylococcus aureaus |
| B. | Streptococcus uberis and Streptococcus dysgapactiae |
| C. | Pseudomonas aeruginosa and coliform bacteria |
| D. | Klebsiella and actinomycetes |
| Answer» B. Streptococcus uberis and Streptococcus dysgapactiae | |
| 37. |
Which of the following is not an important reason for a five day-seven degree shelf life test? |
| A. | Psychotropic bacteria reproduce at this temperature |
| B. | Data made available for control application in a reasonable time |
| C. | It lowers variability among cartons of milk |
| D. | The Temperature is at or near the maximum at which milk will be stored |
| Answer» D. The Temperature is at or near the maximum at which milk will be stored | |
| 38. |
A milk order, including pricing and other provisions, becomes effective only after approval by ____________ |
| A. | Consumers |
| B. | Dairy farmers |
| C. | Milk processors |
| D. | Secretary of Agriculture |
| Answer» C. Milk processors | |
| 39. |
Specific gravity of milk at 60°F is __________ |
| A. | 1.022 |
| B. | 1.032 |
| C. | 1.033 |
| D. | 1.042 |
| Answer» C. 1.033 | |
| 40. |
Most farm bulk milk tanks are designed for every-other-day (EOD) pickup and must cool 25 percent of the volume of the tank to ___ degrees F within two hours after milking. |
| A. | 25 |
| B. | 45 |
| C. | 60 |
| D. | 70 |
| Answer» C. 60 | |
| 41. |
A cryoscopy is an important tool that test for __________ in milk. |
| A. | Butterfat |
| B. | Antibiotics |
| C. | Pesticides |
| D. | Added water |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
One objective of a federal order is to _______________ |
| A. | Assure all dairy farmers an adequate income |
| B. | Assure consumers that an adequate supply of pure, wholesome milk |
| C. | Assure that all dairy plants receive an adequate supply of milk |
| D. | Prevent surpluses of milk in the marketplace |
| Answer» C. Assure that all dairy plants receive an adequate supply of milk | |
| 43. |
Milk found in cows with a high somatic cell count would result in a decrease in __________ |
| A. | Butterfat |
| B. | Whey protein |
| C. | Casein |
| D. | Trace minerals |
| Answer» D. Trace minerals | |
| 44. |
The largest percentage of the U.S. milk supply is utilized in the production of ______ |
| A. | Cream and specialty sales |
| B. | Cheese |
| C. | Frozen dairy desserts |
| D. | Evaporated, condensed and dry products |
| Answer» C. Frozen dairy desserts | |
| 45. |
___________ is a test for rancidity. |
| A. | Acid degree value |
| B. | Cryoscope |
| C. | Disc assay |
| D. | Titratable acidity |
| Answer» B. Cryoscope | |
| 46. |
The increased use of bulk cooling and storage equipment has made _____ bacteria the primary organisms in raw milk. |
| A. | Psychrophilic |
| B. | Coliform |
| C. | Staphylococcus |
| D. | Streptococcus |
| Answer» B. Coliform | |
| 47. |
When cows have mastitis, the protein content of milk may be higher, but the cheese yield is lower because of a decrease in _______ protein. |
| A. | Lysine |
| B. | Casein |
| C. | Tryptophan |
| D. | Whey |
| Answer» C. Tryptophan | |
| 48. |
To reduce the feed flavor in milk to acceptable levels, cows should be removed from offending feeds _____ hours before milking. |
| A. | 1-2 |
| B. | 2-4 |
| C. | 4-6 |
| D. | 6-8 |
| Answer» C. 4-6 | |
| 49. |
According to the Food & Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences, all people need at least _________ milligrams of calcium per day. |
| A. | 100 |
| B. | 1000 |
| C. | 10,000 |
| D. | 100,000 |
| Answer» C. 10,000 | |
| 50. |
One type of test for antibiotics, common adulterants of milk, is based upon the principle that the growth of bacteria is __________ by them. |
| A. | Stimulated |
| B. | Enhanced |
| C. | Magnified |
| D. | Inhibited |
| Answer» E. | |