FST 201 CBT PRACTICE

1. Which government policy can help reduce food scarcity?

2. What is the function of mycotoxins in food?

3. What condition leads bacteria to form spores?

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

5. Coliform bacteria are primarily found in:

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. What are the basic shapes of bacteria?

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

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

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

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

17. What reproduction method is common to yeasts?

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

19. Which microorganism group reproduces by budding?

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

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

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

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

24. Bacteriophages primarily infect:

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

26. Pasteurization aims to:

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

28. The term "indicator organisms" signifies:

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

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

31. Which type of microorganism cannot reproduce independently?

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

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

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

35. Which microorganism is most crucial to food processors?

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

37. Psychrophiles grow only at which temperatures?

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

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

40. Which measure helps reduce food insecurity in Nigeria?