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What are the three main categories into which variables for sensory testing are grouped?
What are the three main categories into which variables for sensory testing are grouped?
- Sensory controls, test environment controls, sample preparation controls
- Sensory controls, environmental controls, sample controls
- Test controls, product controls, panel controls (correct)
- Room controls, equipment controls, evaluation controls
Why should the physical setting of the test area be designed as mentioned in the text?
Why should the physical setting of the test area be designed as mentioned in the text?
- To increase the subjects' confusion
- To introduce more odors and noise
- To minimize the subjects' biases and eliminate non-product variables (correct)
- To make the subjects biased
What is the main reason for having a centrally located and comfortable sensory test area?
What is the main reason for having a centrally located and comfortable sensory test area?
- To introduce more variables
- To make it difficult to reach
- To maximize sensitivity of the subjects (correct)
- To confuse the subjects
What is one of the key characteristics of a sensory evaluation laboratory mentioned in the text?
What is one of the key characteristics of a sensory evaluation laboratory mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of product controls in sensory testing?
What is the purpose of product controls in sensory testing?
Why is it important for a sensory evaluation laboratory to be free from odors and noise as stated in the text?
Why is it important for a sensory evaluation laboratory to be free from odors and noise as stated in the text?
Where should a laboratory for the preparation of samples be located according to the text?
Where should a laboratory for the preparation of samples be located according to the text?
What should be the ventilation condition in the preparation area as per the text?
What should be the ventilation condition in the preparation area as per the text?
What kind of materials should be used for utensils and cutlery in sample preparation as indicated in the text?
What kind of materials should be used for utensils and cutlery in sample preparation as indicated in the text?
What is typically included in the preparation area along with any specialized equipment as per the text?
What is typically included in the preparation area along with any specialized equipment as per the text?
What should be available for storage in the preparation area according to the text?
What should be available for storage in the preparation area according to the text?
Why should utensils and cutlery used in sample preparation not impart any odor or taste to the product based on the text?
Why should utensils and cutlery used in sample preparation not impart any odor or taste to the product based on the text?
What is the minimum intensity of lighting required in the testing booths for effective evaluation?
What is the minimum intensity of lighting required in the testing booths for effective evaluation?
Which correlated color temperature is considered desirable for the lights in the testing booths?
Which correlated color temperature is considered desirable for the lights in the testing booths?
What special lighting device can be used to mask differences in color and appearance characteristics?
What special lighting device can be used to mask differences in color and appearance characteristics?
How large should each testing booth be to accommodate samples, utensils, sink, rinsing agents, and score sheet/card?
How large should each testing booth be to accommodate samples, utensils, sink, rinsing agents, and score sheet/card?
What height should the working space in the booth be to allow comfort to the evaluator?
What height should the working space in the booth be to allow comfort to the evaluator?
What signaling system is devised for the evaluator to communicate readiness for a sample?
What signaling system is devised for the evaluator to communicate readiness for a sample?
What is the purpose of the briefing room in a sensory evaluation facility?
What is the purpose of the briefing room in a sensory evaluation facility?
Why is it important for the booth area in a sensory facility to be isolated from the preparation area?
Why is it important for the booth area in a sensory facility to be isolated from the preparation area?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a critical consideration for a sensory laboratory design?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a critical consideration for a sensory laboratory design?
What is the primary function of the briefing room in a sensory evaluation facility?
What is the primary function of the briefing room in a sensory evaluation facility?
Why should the testing booth area in a sensory facility be comfortable but not too casual in appearance?
Why should the testing booth area in a sensory facility be comfortable but not too casual in appearance?
What should be adjacent to the testing booths in a sensory evaluation facility?
What should be adjacent to the testing booths in a sensory evaluation facility?
What is the purpose of separating entrance and exit areas for assessors in large facilities?
What is the purpose of separating entrance and exit areas for assessors in large facilities?
Why is it important for the office facilities to be within view of the panel booths?
Why is it important for the office facilities to be within view of the panel booths?
What should be located within the entrance/exit area in a sensory evaluation facility?
What should be located within the entrance/exit area in a sensory evaluation facility?
Why should equipment like computers and printers be at a sufficient distance from the panel booths?
Why should equipment like computers and printers be at a sufficient distance from the panel booths?
What is one reason for having a waiting room with comfortable seats in the entrance/exit area?
What is one reason for having a waiting room with comfortable seats in the entrance/exit area?
What is the purpose of an office within a sensory evaluation facility?
What is the purpose of an office within a sensory evaluation facility?
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