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.

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
2.

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
3.

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.
4.

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
5.

Milk covered by Federal milk marketing orders is __________

A. Grade A
B. Grade B
C. Grade C
D. Grade A, B, C
Answer» B. Grade B
6.

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.
7.

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
8.

With the exception of ________ all of the following off flavors of milk are caused by bacteria

A. Bitter
B. Malty
C. Yeasty
D. Salty
Answer» E.
9.

Aflatoxins sometimes found in dairy feeds are produced by?

A. Protozoa
B. Bacteria
C. Mold
D. Yeasts
Answer» D. Yeasts
10.

___________ cause(s) off flavors in milk such as acid, high acid, or sour milk.

A. Chemical adulterants
B. Microorganisms
C. Sediment
D. Weeds
Answer» C. Sediment
11.

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
12.

In ______ when the Capper-Volstead Act was enacted, cooperatives were given the right and power to organize producers of a farm commodity to its fullest extent.

A. 1829
B. 1959
C. 1729
D. 1929
Answer» E.
13.

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
14.

The somatic cell count standard for Grade A raw milk is _____ or less per milliliter of milk.

A. 500,000
B. 750,000
C. 1,000,000
D. 1,500,000
Answer» C. 1,000,000
15.

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