Iph2211:Food Inspection Question Paper
Iph2211:Food Inspection
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2011
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Differentiate four types of food standard quality you are likely to encounter in food
quality assurance. (8 Marks)
b) Explain the differences between food quality assurance and food quality control.
(6 Marks)
c) Explain three fundamental functions of quality assurance program. (9 Marks)
d) Briefly explain three ways of preventing changes in a sample prior to analysis.
(7 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Explain HACCP. (3 Marks)
b) Explain any three benefits of implementing an HACCP program in food manufacturing.
(3 Marks)
c) Briefly explain the seven principles of a HACCP program. (14 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) Explain the following terms as used in food quality assurance;
i. Sampling (2 Marks)
ii. Laboratory sample. (3 Marks)
b) Samples are analyzed for a number of different reasons in the food industry. Explain this
statement. (15 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) Explain the importance of statistical process control (SPC) in food quality assurance.
(6 Marks)
b) Describe the two types of control charts. (6 Marks)
c) In food manufacturing, when is a process in control? (8 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
a) List and explain the three groups of food product attributes. (10 Marks)
b) Briefly explain the objective methods for determining food quality. (10 Marks)
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