26 Questions
What is the consequence of sharing lecture material online or with another person?
It is a breach of MTU policies and will be treated seriously.
What action will be taken if a student is found directly using lecturer's notes and copying/colluding with another student?
It is considered an act of plagiarism and will be dealt with accordingly.
What are the prerequisite programmes that need to be in place before implementing a HACCP plan?
Outline the prerequisite programmes.
Why is it important to evaluate the HACCP plan put in place for a food industry/business?
To assess its importance to food quality and safety.
What is the significance of traceability in the food supply chain?
Traceability is crucial for ensuring food quality and safety.
How does automation in food labs contribute to safety and quality?
Automation improves efficiency and accuracy in testing processes.
What are the potential consequences of non-compliance with a HACCP plan?
Non-compliance may lead to compromised food safety and quality.
How does risk communication play a role in food quality management?
Risk communication helps in addressing potential hazards and informing stakeholders.
What is the importance of quality in the food industry and the agrifood sector?
Quality is important in ensuring consumer satisfaction, safety, and compliance with standards.
What are some components of Quality Management Systems (QMS) in the food industry?
Components include documentation, SOPs, food manual, quality manual, batch records, and both external and internal audits.
What are some of the Quality Standards commonly used in the food industry?
ISO, GAP, GMP, GLP are commonly used Quality Standards in the food industry.
What is the focus of Topic 2: Legal requirements and regulatory bodies in the food industry?
Topic 2 focuses on understanding Irish and European legal requirements and regulatory bodies.
What is the purpose of developing a HACCP plan related to agri-food supply?
Developing a HACCP plan ensures food safety by identifying and controlling hazards in the food supply chain.
Define quality in a customer-based perspective.
Quality is 'fitness for purpose' and is in the eye of the beholder.
What are some key tasks involved in developing a HACCP plan?
Key tasks include describing the product and its intended use, creating a process flow diagram, conducting hazard analysis, and establishing critical control points.
Explain the statistical definition of quality.
It is based on mathematics and focuses on measuring variation between customer requirements and actual production.
What is the difference between quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC)?
QA focuses on the entire quality system, including suppliers and consumers, while QC focuses on the process of production to eliminate defects.
How do evolving products and services impact the definition of quality?
As products and services evolve, consumer expectations tend to increase, changing the definition of quality over time.
What is one of the most basic measures of quality from a business perspective?
Repeat business.
How does customer feedback influence the perception of quality?
Customers vote daily by providing feedback, which shapes the perception of quality.
What is the difference between quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC)?
Quality assurance focuses on the entire quality system while quality control focuses on the process of producing the product or service.
Why is quality management important in business?
Quality management is important because without customers, there is no business.
List three customer requirements that are becoming increasingly rigorous in today's markets.
- Conformance 2. Reliability 3. Dependability
Explain how globalization affects consumer choices.
Globalization allows consumers to choose from the best products worldwide.
What is the main focus of quality control?
The main focus of quality control is to eliminate problems that might result in defects.
Define quality management.
Quality management is the totality of functions involved in determining and achieving quality.
This quiz evaluates the individual component of an HACCP plan implementation with a focus on prerequisite programs and their importance to the food industry. It also covers critical aspects of process flow, the impact on food quality and safety, and consequences of non-compliance.
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