SQF Test UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
TRUE OR FALSE: GFSI provides continuous improvement in food safety management systems
to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers worldwide. - CORRECT
ANSWER - TRUE
List 3 benefits GFSI brings to third party auditing. - CORRECT ANSWER - -Build
confidence
-Reduce inefficiency
-"once certified, accepted everywhere"
Name the 3 aspects that define quality-"3 C's" - CORRECT ANSWER - Conformance
Cost
Cosnsistency
Identify 4 specific "costs" associated with a product recall or withdrawal. - CORRECT
ANSWER - -external failure
-prevention cost
-appraisal cost
-internal failure cost
-rework
-downgrading
-handling complaints
-loss of good will
The SQF code is a ________________ and ________________ certification standard. -
CORRECT ANSWER - process and product
,What SQF certification level would a supplier choose if they wanted to use a GFSI benchmarked
scheme? - CORRECT ANSWER - Level 2 or 3
Fill in the blank: Every supplier must implement the elements of Module _____, which are the
System Elements - CORRECT ANSWER -2
Name 3 uses for the food sector categories? - CORRECT ANSWER - -identify auditor
-identify modules
-define products
Is a supplier required to use an SQF consultant? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
TRUE OR FALSE: The use of a reputable consultant is an easy way to gain certification. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
What are the requirements of the SQF practitioner? - CORRECT ANSWER - -full time
employment
-hold position of food safety
-HACCP trained
-competent
-understand SQF
Explain the differences among level 1, level 2, and level 3 certification. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Level 1: basic, GMP's and food safety
Level 2: Implements HACCP, food safety
Level 3: Implements HACCP, food safety, quality
TRUE OR FALSE: The 3 main steps for implementing the SQF Code can be remembered with
the phrase "Do what you say, say what you do and document it". - CORRECT ANSWER -
False- "Say what you do, do what you say, prove it"
, What is one purpose of the pre-assessment audit? - CORRECT ANSWER - -identifies
gaps in the system
-assesses SQF system
An ______________________body accredits a certification body. - CORRECT
ANSWER - accreditation
A ________________ certifies a supplier. - CORRECT ANSWER - certification body
What 2 things will the agreement with a certification body include? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -scope of the audit
-time frame of the audit
-fee structure
-condition for issuing, withdrawing, or suspending certification
-procedures for appeals, complaints, and disputes
The role of the SQF auditor is to collect ______________________ in order to show that
activities are being carried out as specified in the supplier's documentation. - CORRECT
ANSWER - objective evidence
When is a desk audit conducted? - CORRECT ANSWER - At initial certification for any
level
What are 2 things a facility audit serves to verify? - CORRECT ANSWER - -effectiveness
of SQF system
-food safety hazards and food quality hazards are effectively identified and controlled
-effective interation between all elements of the SQF system
-level of commitment by supplier
Questions and CORRECT Answers
TRUE OR FALSE: GFSI provides continuous improvement in food safety management systems
to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers worldwide. - CORRECT
ANSWER - TRUE
List 3 benefits GFSI brings to third party auditing. - CORRECT ANSWER - -Build
confidence
-Reduce inefficiency
-"once certified, accepted everywhere"
Name the 3 aspects that define quality-"3 C's" - CORRECT ANSWER - Conformance
Cost
Cosnsistency
Identify 4 specific "costs" associated with a product recall or withdrawal. - CORRECT
ANSWER - -external failure
-prevention cost
-appraisal cost
-internal failure cost
-rework
-downgrading
-handling complaints
-loss of good will
The SQF code is a ________________ and ________________ certification standard. -
CORRECT ANSWER - process and product
,What SQF certification level would a supplier choose if they wanted to use a GFSI benchmarked
scheme? - CORRECT ANSWER - Level 2 or 3
Fill in the blank: Every supplier must implement the elements of Module _____, which are the
System Elements - CORRECT ANSWER -2
Name 3 uses for the food sector categories? - CORRECT ANSWER - -identify auditor
-identify modules
-define products
Is a supplier required to use an SQF consultant? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
TRUE OR FALSE: The use of a reputable consultant is an easy way to gain certification. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
What are the requirements of the SQF practitioner? - CORRECT ANSWER - -full time
employment
-hold position of food safety
-HACCP trained
-competent
-understand SQF
Explain the differences among level 1, level 2, and level 3 certification. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Level 1: basic, GMP's and food safety
Level 2: Implements HACCP, food safety
Level 3: Implements HACCP, food safety, quality
TRUE OR FALSE: The 3 main steps for implementing the SQF Code can be remembered with
the phrase "Do what you say, say what you do and document it". - CORRECT ANSWER -
False- "Say what you do, do what you say, prove it"
, What is one purpose of the pre-assessment audit? - CORRECT ANSWER - -identifies
gaps in the system
-assesses SQF system
An ______________________body accredits a certification body. - CORRECT
ANSWER - accreditation
A ________________ certifies a supplier. - CORRECT ANSWER - certification body
What 2 things will the agreement with a certification body include? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -scope of the audit
-time frame of the audit
-fee structure
-condition for issuing, withdrawing, or suspending certification
-procedures for appeals, complaints, and disputes
The role of the SQF auditor is to collect ______________________ in order to show that
activities are being carried out as specified in the supplier's documentation. - CORRECT
ANSWER - objective evidence
When is a desk audit conducted? - CORRECT ANSWER - At initial certification for any
level
What are 2 things a facility audit serves to verify? - CORRECT ANSWER - -effectiveness
of SQF system
-food safety hazards and food quality hazards are effectively identified and controlled
-effective interation between all elements of the SQF system
-level of commitment by supplier
