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

Question 1 #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 2 #MFS-June18-194 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is not associated with careless handling? (1159)

A) Bruised flesh

B) Cloudy eyes

C) Broken connective tissue between muscle blocks

D) Gaping in fish fillets

Question 3 #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 4 #MFS-June18-117 (Worth 1 point)

HACCP is? (complete the sentence) (1091)

A) a food management system that seeks to identify and evaluate all personal health and safety risks

B) a food management system that seeks to identify and evaluate all potential food safety risks

C) a management system that seeks to identify and evaluate finances within a food business

D) a food management training programme

Question 5 #MFS-June18-251 (Worth 1 point)

Canoeing is typically used on ________ (1189)

A) Often used on larger flatfish

B) portion sized flatfish

C) Often used on larger round fish

D) Often used on portion sized round fish

Question 6 #MFS-June18-113 (Worth 1 point)

Live mussels, native oysters and scallops, should ideally be stored at temperatures of: (1087)

A) (6 - 8C)

B) (4 - 8C)

C) (0 - 3C)

D) (7 - 10C)

Question 7 #MFS-June18-133 (Worth 1 point)

Autolysis results in: (select one) (1107)

A) gaping

B) clouding of the eyes

C) a strong smell

D) softening of skin

Question 8 #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 9 #MFS-June18-134 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Gaping refers to: (select one) (1108)

A) breaking down of muscle and connective tissue

B) clouding of the eyes

C) a foul odour from the gut or gills

D) the gut wall breaking

Question 10 #MFS-June18-090 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following harvesting techniques generally results in seafood that is of lower quality? (1064)

A) gill net

B) long-line caught

C) purse seine

D) demersal trawler

Question 11 #MFS-June18-026 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Trammel nets is a fishing method using... (1011)

A) Static lines of pots made from netting

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

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

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

Question 12 #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 13 #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 14 #MFS-June18-152 (Worth 1 point)

A pocketed fish is a suitable species for? (1126)

A) plaice

B) turbot

C) brill

D) halibut

Question 15 #MFS-June18-122 (Worth 1 point)

When purchasing seafood, which of the following is not a legal labelling requirement? (1096)

A) legal declaration

B) name of retailer

C) price per 100 grams

D) display until date boxes

Question 16 #MFS-June18-020 (Worth 1 point)

Pens and cages are a type of aquaculture used for finfish. Which of the following species is it not used for? (1006)

A) salmon

B) bib

C) tilapia

D) catfish

Question 17 #MFS-June18-055 (Worth 1 point)

The following Latin name 'Melanogrammus aeglefinus' refers to which demersal species? (1034)

A) plaice

B) sole

C) turbot

D) haddock

Question 18 #MFS-Image-016 (Worth 1 point)

What species is this? (1348)

A) whiting

B) sprat

C) scad

D) sardines

Question 19 #MFS-June18-037 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Brown crab are commonly harvested using which fishing method? (1022)

A) beach seines

B) pots and traps

C) set gillnets

D) light demersal trawls

Question 20 #MFS-June18-231 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following would be the most suitable alternative to crocker in terms of a similar taste and texture? (1172)

A) swordfish

B) marlin

C) bonito

D) sea trout

Question 21 #MFS-June18-032 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Trawlers is a fishing method using... (1017)

A) a large wall of netting deployed around an entire area or school of fish

B) gear that uses lights and lines to harvest the species

C) fishing nets that are pulled along the bottom of the sea or in midwater at a specified depth

D) when the gear is anchored at sea, there will be a trap door used for undersized or non-target species

Question 22 #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 23 #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 24 #MFS-June18-244 (Worth 1 point)

The Seafish tool, Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood_________ (1184)

A) Tells consumers what fish they should and should not eat

B) Describes the conservation status of all wild fish stocks

C) helps seafood buyers make informed choices around the seafood they buy

D) Certifies fisheries

Question 25 #MFS-June18-093 (Worth 1 point)

Which answer is not an associated benefit with buying and selling locally sourced seafood? (1067)

A) supports the local economy

B) larger carbon footprint

C) products are likely to have greater transparency

D) consumer demand for local products

Question 26 #MFS-June18-143 (Worth 1 point)

Scale loss occurs in the which species: (1117)

A) red mullet

B) sea bream

C) carp

D) salmon

Question 27 #MFS-June18-033 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Haddock is commonly harvested using which fishing method? (1018)

A) hand dredging

B) pots and traps

C) otter trawl

D) drift nets

Question 28 #Guide Photos 036 (Worth 1 point)

Snappers sold in the UK are likely to weigh up to? (1423)

A) 5Kgs

B) 3kgs

C) 2kgs

D) 1kgs

Question 29 #MFS-June18-021 (Worth 1 point)

Mesh bags are used in aquaculture to harvest which type of shellfish species (select one): (1007)

A) scallops

B) mussels

C) clams

D) oysters

Question 30 #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