Commodities Practice Questions
A set of market rules must be given to - answer-CDFA
-County Ag Commissioner
-Producers
Which may not be sold at a CFM - answer Apple Pie
(Can sell apple juice, dried apples, and fresh apples)
Commission sales & buying & selling between certified producers is prohibited? T/F -
answerTrue
Food & Ag. Code Section 42950 regulates all commodities not specifically mentioned in
the Ca. Code of Regulations & those commodities must be 90% or more by weight free
from: - answer-worms
-mold
-decay
-insect injury which has penetrated or damaged edible portion
->ALL OF THE ABOVE
which non-consumer package must be labeled at CFM - answer-lettuce
-melons
-tomatoes
->NONE OF THE ABOVE
Fresh fruits, nuts & vegetables sold directly to consumers are exempt from: - answer-
Size & Standard Pack
-Containers
-Labeling Requirements
->ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following is not a defect in apples - answer-Limb Rub
-Russeting
-Sunscald
->Seed Stem
Watermelon maturity sample size is determined by number of tons in the lot? T/F -
answerTrue
CFMAC members are appointed by? - answerSecretary of CDFA
The maximum number of 2nd certificates allowed is - answer2
, Tangerines or Mandarins to be mature shall have a soluble solids to acid ratio of at
least: - answer6 1/2 to 1
6.5 : 1
Apples shall be well colored when: - answerLabeled "Extra Fancy Grade"
Artichokes must be free from which of the following defects? - answer-Mold
-Decay
-Serious damage due to insects
-> ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following is used to determine maturity in table grapes? -
answerRefractometer (sugar test)
Cherries
Doubles are allowed _____% by count when 1 portion is NOT WELL DEVELOPED -
answer2.5%
Counties are required to inspect if - answer-Funding is available
-Personnel is available
->Even with no funding
-None of the Above
Cherries - Well Developed means the smaller half can not be less than ½ the size of the
other half? T/F - answerTrue
When checking maturity for apples, which variety is inspected with iodine? -
answerGranny Smith
No certifiable agricultural products may be sold at a CFM unless such products are
listed on the Certified Producer's certificate? T/F - answerTrue
Which commodity shall not be shriveled due to over maturity? - answer-Pomegranates
-Brussel Sprouts
->Corn
-Apples
A certified producer who sells agricultural products on behalf of another certified
producer shall: - answerKeep records for a min. of 3 years
Pomegranates are considered mature when the acid ratio does not exceed -
answer1.85
In addition to I.R.Q. labeling requirements, which of the following is required on 50 lb.
sacks of potatoes? - answer-Size
-Variety
A set of market rules must be given to - answer-CDFA
-County Ag Commissioner
-Producers
Which may not be sold at a CFM - answer Apple Pie
(Can sell apple juice, dried apples, and fresh apples)
Commission sales & buying & selling between certified producers is prohibited? T/F -
answerTrue
Food & Ag. Code Section 42950 regulates all commodities not specifically mentioned in
the Ca. Code of Regulations & those commodities must be 90% or more by weight free
from: - answer-worms
-mold
-decay
-insect injury which has penetrated or damaged edible portion
->ALL OF THE ABOVE
which non-consumer package must be labeled at CFM - answer-lettuce
-melons
-tomatoes
->NONE OF THE ABOVE
Fresh fruits, nuts & vegetables sold directly to consumers are exempt from: - answer-
Size & Standard Pack
-Containers
-Labeling Requirements
->ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following is not a defect in apples - answer-Limb Rub
-Russeting
-Sunscald
->Seed Stem
Watermelon maturity sample size is determined by number of tons in the lot? T/F -
answerTrue
CFMAC members are appointed by? - answerSecretary of CDFA
The maximum number of 2nd certificates allowed is - answer2
, Tangerines or Mandarins to be mature shall have a soluble solids to acid ratio of at
least: - answer6 1/2 to 1
6.5 : 1
Apples shall be well colored when: - answerLabeled "Extra Fancy Grade"
Artichokes must be free from which of the following defects? - answer-Mold
-Decay
-Serious damage due to insects
-> ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following is used to determine maturity in table grapes? -
answerRefractometer (sugar test)
Cherries
Doubles are allowed _____% by count when 1 portion is NOT WELL DEVELOPED -
answer2.5%
Counties are required to inspect if - answer-Funding is available
-Personnel is available
->Even with no funding
-None of the Above
Cherries - Well Developed means the smaller half can not be less than ½ the size of the
other half? T/F - answerTrue
When checking maturity for apples, which variety is inspected with iodine? -
answerGranny Smith
No certifiable agricultural products may be sold at a CFM unless such products are
listed on the Certified Producer's certificate? T/F - answerTrue
Which commodity shall not be shriveled due to over maturity? - answer-Pomegranates
-Brussel Sprouts
->Corn
-Apples
A certified producer who sells agricultural products on behalf of another certified
producer shall: - answerKeep records for a min. of 3 years
Pomegranates are considered mature when the acid ratio does not exceed -
answer1.85
In addition to I.R.Q. labeling requirements, which of the following is required on 50 lb.
sacks of potatoes? - answer-Size
-Variety
