Public Fishmonger Test. 30 questions, pass mark is 60% | Fishmongers Knowledge

Question 1 #MFS-June18-183 (Worth 1 point)

Freezer burn is likely to occur when? (complete the sentence) (1148)

A) seafood is kept in air-tight packaging

B) seafood is frozen too quickly

C) seafood is frozen too slowly

D) seafood is kept in loose packaging

Question 2 #MFS-June18-041 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is not classed as an active gear? (1026)

A) towed gear

B) long line

C) trawls

D) dredges

Question 3 #MFS-June18-126 (Worth 1 point)

The freshness of fish cannot be determined by which of the following? (1100)

A) smell

B) eyes

C) slime

D) location of landing

Question 4 #MFS-June18-233 (Worth 1 point)

In the UK, we import cod, haddock and other whitefish from________ (1174)

A) Iceland and Faroe Islands

B) Norway and USA

C) Denmark and Canada

D) Mauritius and Seychelles

Question 5 #MFS-June18-140 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following answers is not a direct benefit associated with good stock rotation practice? (1114)

A) supports sustainable business and environmental practices

B) minimises waste

C) maximises profits

D) job satisfaction

Question 6 #MFS-June18-109 (Worth 1 point)

Chilled fish and cooked shellfish should ideally be stored at temperatures of: (1083)

A) (2 - 4C)

B) (6 - 8C)

C) (0 - 4C)

D) (0 - 2C)

Question 7 #MFS-June18-051 (Worth 1 point)

The following Latin name 'Scomber scrombus' refers to which pelagic species? (1030)

A) sardines

B) mackerel

C) herrings

D) bluefin tuna

Question 8 #MFS-June18-099 (Worth 1 point)

No person may access a food preparation and storage room without doing which thing? (Select one answer) (1073)

A) wearing a clean protective overcoat and hair protection, and washing their boots and hands

B) clocking into work

C) speaking with a manager

D) doing a Food Safety course

Question 9 #MFS-Image-016 (Worth 1 point)

What species is this? (1348)

A) whiting

B) sprat

C) scad

D) sardines

Question 10 #MFS-June18-128 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Enzymatic interaction refers to: (1102)

A) The self-digestion of body tissue after death leading to physical change and deterioration.

B) When enzymes assists in the degrading process.

C) The oxidation of fats and oils generates rancid odours and taste changes.

D) The breakdown of cell structures and tissue components which generates odours and physical changes.

Question 11 #Guide Photos 035 (Worth 1 point)

Which of these is the Pink Bream? (1422)

A) 1st Fish (from the top)

B) 2nd Fish

C) 3rd Fish

D) 4th Fish

Question 12 #MFS-June18-158 (Worth 1 point)

Ice temperature should record a temperature at: (1132)

A) (-1 C)

B) (-5C)

C) 0C

D) (1 C)

Question 13 #MFS-June18-189 (Worth 1 point)

Quality Index Measure (QIM) rates different attributes to seafood based on a points system of: (1154)

A) 0 -100

B) 0 - 3

C) 0 - 9

D) 0 - 10

Question 14 #MFS-June18-018 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following statements describes a hatchery? (1004)

A) Pens and cages that are fully submersed in marine or freshwater waters

B) Artificial breeding and rearing of spat, juvenile fish, and crustaceans

C) Mesh bags stored on racks

D) Machines that filter water from tanks, so it be reused

Question 15 #MFS-June18-234 (Worth 1 point)

In the UK, we import coldwater prawns from________ (1175)

A) Iceland and Faroe Islands

B) Norway and USA

C) Denmark and Canada

D) Mauritius and Seychelles

Question 16 #MFS-June18-073 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is not a term used to identify the lateral line of a fish? (1048)

A) straight

B) square

C) colour

D) line

Question 17 #MFS-June18-191 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence with the correct answer. If a product is frozen quickly, well packaged, stored carefully then thawed slowly under temperature control, it will? (1156)

A) retain good freshness taste and texture

B) result in the formation of ice crystals

C) damage cells

D) cause potential cross contamination issues

Question 18 #MFS-June18-168 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Pregnant women should do not eat more than __ portions of oily fish a week. (1135)

A) one

B) four

C) three

D) two

Question 19 #MFS-June18-054 (Worth 1 point)

The following Latin name 'Gadus morhua' refers to which demersal species? (1033)

A) witch

B) cod

C) haddock

D) gurnard

Question 20 #MFS-June18-223 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Any food handlers who have had serious vomiting or diarrhoea symptoms should not return for at least ____ hours after their symptoms have stopped? (1164)

A) 36

B) 12

C) 48

D) 4

Question 21 #MFS-June18-132 (Worth 1 point)

What is the reason for slime on fish? (1106)

A) It helps against predation

B) It is a natural barrier between the fish and the environment

C) It occurs after the fish has been removed from the water

D) It is collected from their environment

Question 22 #MFS-June18-028 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Pole and line is a fishing method using... (1013)

A) wall of nets divided into three layers, an inner fine mesh net is sandwiched between two outer larger meshed nets

B) using a rod off a boat or port and involves the use of bait

C) walls of netting set at or below the surface, on the seabed or at any depth in between

D) a long line (up to 100 km long) set vertically in the water column or horizontally along the bottom.

Question 23 #MFS-June18-149 (Worth 1 point)

A canoe fillet is a suitable cut for which of the following species? (1123)

A) plaice

B) halibut

C) sea bass

D) hake

Question 24 #MFS-June18-052 (Worth 1 point)

The following Latin name 'Sardinus pilchardus' refers to which pelagic species? (1031)

A) sardines

B) anchovies

C) haddock

D) sprat

Question 25 #MFS-June18-235 (Worth 1 point)

In the UK, we import fresh tuna from________ (1176)

A) Iceland and Faroe Islands

B) Norway and USA

C) Denmark and Canada

D) Mauritius and Seychelles

Question 26 #MFS-June18-227 (Worth 1 point)

Woodcock of the sea is another name given to a much-prized colourful fish, which is more common in summer months, please identify it from this list? (1168)

A) Red Mullet

B) Sardines

C) Herring

D) Tuna

Question 27 #MFS-June18-106 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. If using ice to store chilled fish... (1080)

A) top up the ice frequently

B) keep the fish in the meltwater

C) remove the fish from the fridge

D) remove meltwater frequently

Question 28 #MFS-Image-028 (Worth 1 point)

What species is this? (1360)

A) Asian eel

B) Moray eel

C) Conger eel

D) European eel

Question 29 #Guide Photos 033 (Worth 1 point)

Wild caught Barramundi mostly come from? (1420)

A) South East Asia and Australia

B) South America, Panama and Cost Rica

C) The Mediterranean, including Greece

D) West coast of the USA

Question 30 #MFS-June18-101 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following fish species are not susceptible to Scombrotoxic fish poisoning? (1075)

A) Mackerel

B) Mussels

C) Herring

D) Sardines