Question 1

What is food supply chain management in the broadest and simplest sense?
A) the process of getting food products from producers to consumers safely
B) the process of getting food products from consumers to producers safely
C) Managing employees in a national chain restaurant
D) Monopolizing the commodities market to reduce competition

Accepted Answer

Food supply chain management involves the planning, coordinating, and controlling of all activities involved in the production, processing, packaging, distribution, and consumption of food products in a safe and efficient manner. This includes managing logistics, transportation, storage, quality control, and food safety regulations to ensure that food products are delivered to consumers safely. Option B is incorrect as it is the reverse of the actual process, option C is incorrect as it only pertains to a specific type of food business, and option D is incorrect as it refers to a predatory business strategy.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a producer on which most western countries rely?
A) Farmers
B) Wholesalers
C) Ranchers
D) Processors

Accepted Answer

While farmers, ranchers, and processors are all producers that western countries rely on, wholesalers are not a primary producer. Wholesalers are middlemen who purchase products in bulk from farmers, ranchers, and processors, and then distribute them to retailers or other businesses.

Question 3

The pandemic found many of its victims in aging, ethnic minority, and low-income neighborhoods where people are subject to chronic health issues and limited access to healthy food.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 4

The world food demand is predicted to double by 2050 with a 50% increase in world population, most of which will occur in developed countries most significantly in North America and Europe

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect. The world population growth is projected to occur mostly in developing countries, particularly in Africa and Asia. However, this population growth still puts pressure on global food production and the demand for food is expected to increase.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a major wheat and grain producer?
A) Russia
B) China
C) Argentina
D) India

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 6

The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that three-quarters of the "new or emerging" diseases that infect human beings have originated in
A) Bacteria exposed from polar ice-cap melt
B) Inadequate and obsolete urban sewer systems
C) genetic laboratories
D) wild or domesticated animals

Accepted Answer

The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that three-quarters of the "new or emerging" diseases that infect human beings have originated in wild or domesticated animals. Some examples of such diseases include Ebola, SARS, and COVID-19. These diseases can be transmitted to humans through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected animals or through consumption of contaminated animal products.

Question 7

Emerging technologies such as blockchain complicate the supply chain and make it more difficult to keep track of logistics.

Accepted Answer

Emerging technologies like blockchain actually simplify and enhance the transparency and efficiency of supply chains by providing a secure, immutable ledger for tracking the production, shipment, and delivery of products in real time.

Question 8

Which geographic region has a higher number of agricultural employees than other employees (such as industry & services)?
A) Latin America & The Caribbean
B) Sub-Saharan Africa
C) Southeast Asia & The Pacific
D) Southern Asia

Accepted Answer

Sub-Saharan Africa has a higher proportion of its workforce employed in agriculture compared to other regions. This is due to the region's economic structure, where a significant portion of the population relies on agriculture for their livelihoods, often due to less developed industrial and service sectors.

Question 9

Consumers were shifting many of their purchases to online channels before the pandemic.

Accepted Answer

According to various studies and reports, consumers were already shifting their purchases to online channels before the pandemic. This trend was especially prominent among younger generations and in certain product categories such as electronics, clothing, and beauty products. The pandemic has only accelerated this trend as more people have turned to online shopping due to lockdowns and social distancing measures.

Question 10

Which process is an example of a task that automation has struggled to adapt to?
A) Picking grapes in vineyards
B) Feeding chickens
C) Delivering groceries
D) Fat-trimming and other butchering activities

Accepted Answer

Fat-trimming and other butchering activities require a high level of dexterity, precision, and decision-making skills that are difficult to replicate with automation. Many meatpacking companies have attempted to automate these tasks with limited success, as human workers are often still needed to ensure the quality and safety of the meat products.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Food Supply Chain Management

What is food supply chain management in the broadest and simplest sense?

Which of the following is NOT a producer on which most western countries rely?

The pandemic found many of its victims in aging, ethnic minority, and low-income neighborhoods where people are subject to chronic health issues and limited access to healthy food.

The world food demand is predicted to double by 2050 with a 50% increase in world population, most of which will occur in developed countries most significantly in North America and Europe

Which of the following is NOT a major wheat and grain producer?

The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that three-quarters of the "new or emerging" diseases that infect human beings have originated in

Emerging technologies such as blockchain complicate the supply chain and make it more difficult to keep track of logistics.

Which geographic region has a higher number of agricultural employees than other employees (such as industry & services) ?

Consumers were shifting many of their purchases to online channels before the pandemic.

Which process is an example of a task that automation has struggled to adapt to?