FST 201 CBT PRACTICE

1. What reproduction method is common to yeasts?

2. Which of the following is a major cause of global food crisis?

3. Bacteriophages primarily infect:

4. What term describes the availability of water to microorganisms?

5. Which of these foods is Nigeria a net importer of?

6. What is the main cause of spoilage in canned foods?

7. Which government policy can help reduce food scarcity?

8. What classification is given to microorganisms that can grow with or without oxygen?

9. At what pH level do most bacteria grow best?

10. Psychrophiles grow only at which temperatures?

11. What is the primary agricultural benefit of the Nile River in Egypt and Morocco?

12. Pasteurization aims to:

13. What is a necessary condition for mycotoxin production in stored foods?

14. Which type of microorganism cannot reproduce independently?

15. Which microorganism group reproduces by budding?

16. What is the estimated percentage of Nigerians who are food insecure according to UNICEF?

17. What is a common spoilage sign in high-moisture foods?

18. Which microorganism is most affected by low water activity levels?

19. What is a critical factor in the initial growth of molds on foods like corn?

20. Which microorganism is a major concern in improperly sanitized food handling equipment?

21. Which microorganism's growth predominates in low pH foods?

22. Which measure helps reduce food insecurity in Nigeria?

23. What is the primary oxygen requirement of aerobic microorganisms?

24. Which of the following microorganisms is classified as anaerobic?

25. A low pH in foods favors the growth of:

26. Which factor is most efficient in controlling microbial growth?

27. What is the function of mycotoxins in food?

28. Which microorganism is most crucial to food processors?

29. What kind of microorganism is responsible for fermentative product failure?

30. The term "indicator organisms" signifies:

31. Ergot, a mycotoxin, primarily affects which type of food?

32. What are the basic shapes of bacteria?

33. Coliform bacteria are primarily found in:

34. Which process involves maintaining high hygiene standards in food production?

35. Which of the following Nigerian states is known for producing Ofada rice?

36. What is the primary method of eliminating mold growth in foods?

37. Which microorganism causes fermentation issues in foods like cheese and wine?

38. Which microorganism can remain viable in extreme conditions like drying and freezing?

39. What percentage of Nigeria's agricultural output comes from small inefficient farms?

40. What condition leads bacteria to form spores?