Lesson 3.5.3.2
3.5.3.2 Sensory testing methods and setting up a taste panel Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 4
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The 20 questions
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Which sensory test asks participants to choose their preferred option from two samples?
- Ranking test
- Profiling test
- Paired preference
- Triangle test
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Which sensory test requires participants to identify the odd sample out of three?
- Hedonic test
- Rating test
- Paired preference
- Triangle test
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Which sensory testing method uses a scale to rate how much a product is liked?
- Ranking test
- Profiling test
- Hedonic test
- Threshold test
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Which sensory test requires participants to place multiple samples in order?
- Hedonic test
- Triangle test
- Profiling test
- Ranking test
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Which sensory test breaks a food down into individual scored characteristics?
- Duo test
- Threshold test
- Profiling test
- Preference test
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What feature helps prevent bias when setting up taste panel sample containers?
- Different sizes
- Bright colours
- Random codes
- Brand logos
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Why is plain water provided between samples during a sensory taste test?
- Increase hunger
- Clear palate
- Cool the mouth
- Aid digestion
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Which controlled condition is essential for a reliable taste panel test?
- Noisy social areas
- Identical booth conditions
- Varied room temperatures
- Bright coloured lighting
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Which sensory test is used to check if two samples are different?
- Profiling test
- Hedonic test
- Discrimination test
- Preference test
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What feature of a sensory test helps prevent taster fatigue between samples?
- Faster pacing
- Rest periods
- Larger sample sizes
- Sweeter drinks
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Which specific test tells if testers can detect a difference between two food batches?
- Triangle test
- Hedonic scale
- Star diagram
- Ranking test
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Why must food samples be served at the exact same temperature in a taste test?
- To stop spoiling
- To prevent bias
- To speed testing
- To save energy
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Which sensory test asks panellists to score specific characteristics on a scale?
- Chemical test
- Random test
- Profiling test
- Blind test
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In a triangle test, what must participants identify from three samples?
- The heaviest sample
- The cheapest sample
- The odd sample
- The warmest sample
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Why are food products coded with random numbers before a sensory test?
- To prevent brand bias
- To speed sorting
- To track batch numbers
- To lower costs
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Which feature of sensory booths helps reduce outside distractions for testers?
- Individual separation
- Background music
- Mirrored glass walls
- Shared open benches
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Which test asks panellists to score how strong a specific attribute is?
- Physical test
- Rating test
- Consumer test
- Sorting test
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What is the main purpose of coding taste samples with random letters or numbers?
- Showing ingredient costs
- Indicating portion sizes
- Highlighting expiry dates
- Eliminating tasting bias
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What is the most crucial step when preparing samples for a sensory panel?
- Adding extra seasoning
- Standardising sample size
- Using colourful plates
- Chilling all items
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What is the primary purpose of a hedonic sensory test?
- Measuring nutrient content
- Testing cooking times
- Measuring product liking
- Checking microbial safety
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