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

Question 1 #MFS-June18-225 (Worth 1 point)

St Peters Fish is the name often given to John Dory - What other fish species is also given that name?

A) tilapia

B) zander

C) Haddock

D) gurnard

Question 2 #MFS-June18-034 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Cockles are commonly harvested using which fishing method?

A) otter trawl

B) pots and traps

C) hand dredging / raking

D) drift nets

Question 3 #MFS-June18-147 (Worth 1 point)

Bacterial interaction refers to:

A) When bacteria assists in the degrading process.

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

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

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

Question 4 #MFS-June18-239 (Worth 1 point)

Omega-3 helps to__________

A) protect against heart disease by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels

B) encourage blood clots

C) clog arteries

D) protect against heart disease by increasing blood pressure and cholesterol levels

Question 5 #MFS-June18-063 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following species is not typically farmed?

A) turbot

B) grouper

C) monkfish

D) trout

Question 6 #MFS-June18-137 (Worth 1 point)

Typically, a fish in excellent quality would have which features:

A) clear eyes, clear slime, runny blood, firm flesh

B) clear eyes, clear slime, no odour, firm flesh

C) clear eyes, clear slime, runny blood, soft skin

D) convex eyes, cloudy slime, dried blood, firm flesh

Question 7 #MFS-June18-061 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is not a pelagic fish species?

A) mackerel

B) cod

C) scad

D) herring

Question 8 #MFS-June18-249 (Worth 1 point)

Quarter cut filleting is____________

A) Often used on larger flatfish

B) Often used on smaller flatfish

C) Often used on larger round fish

D) Often used on smaller round fish

Question 9 #MFS-June18-243 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is not a certification scheme for seafood?

A) Responsible Fishing Scheme

B) Friend of the Sea

C) Global Aquaculture Alliance

D) Wild Fishing and Aquaculture Alliance

Question 10 #MFS-June18-229 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following would be the most suitable alternative to haddock in terms of a similar taste and texture?

A) coley

B) barramundi

C) catfish

D) gurnard

Question 11 #MFS-June18-074 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is not classed as a sea vegetable?

A) noda

B) arame

C) dulse

D) kelp

Question 12 #MFS-June18-132 (Worth 1 point)

What is the reason for slime on fish?

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 13 #MFS-June18-234 (Worth 1 point)

In the UK, we import coldwater prawns from________

A) Iceland and Faroe Islands

B) Norway and USA

C) Denmark and Canada

D) Mauritius and Seychelles

Question 14 #MFS-June18-077 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following does not contribute to seafood spoilage?

A) ice

B) enzymes and bacteria

C) elevated temperatures

D) oxidation of natural fats

Question 15 #MFS-June18-073 (Worth 1 point)

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

A) straight

B) square

C) colour

D) line

Question 16 #MFS-June18-088 (Worth 1 point)

Which is the following statements is not true? Product control and traceability is important? (select one)

A) to get the best price for your product

B) To comply with food legislation and to protect both consumers and traders

C) to ensure products are sold accurately

D) minimise the trade of Illegal, Unreported or Unregulated (IUU) seafood on the market

Question 17 #MFS-June18-035 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Seabass is commonly harvested using which fishing method?

A) otter trawl

B) pots and traps

C) jigging

D) tangle nets

Question 18 #MFS-June18-182 (Worth 1 point)

Ice crystals are likely to appear if? (complete the sentence)

A) seafood is frozen quickly and in poor packaging

B) seafood is frozen slowly and in poor packaging

C) seafood is frozen slowly with tightly sealed packaging

D) seafood is frozen quickly with tightly sealed packaging

Question 19 #MFS-June18-145 (Worth 1 point)

The law states that a bi-valve shellfish must be:

A) sold in netting

B) open when sold

C) in water when sold

D) alive when sold

Question 20 #MFS-June18-174 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Frozen seafood is often thought of as being?

A) of equal value to fresh, chilled seafood

B) fresher than fresh, chilled seafood

C) a more premium product than fresh, chilled seafood

D) of poorer quality than fresh, chilled seafood

Question 21 #MFS-June18-085 (Worth 1 point)

All the following species are regarded as being a low-cost seafood, except which species?

A) Dab

B) Red snapper

C) Hake

D) Mackerel

Question 22 #MFS-June18-236 (Worth 1 point)

In the UK, we import warmwater prawns from________

A) Thailand and India

B) Norway and USA

C) Denmark and Canada

D) Mauritius and Seychelles

Question 23 #MFS-June18-080 (Worth 1 point)

The principle of First in First out (FIFO) describes_______?

A) the order in which staff members should clock in and out

B) the order in which you should serve customers

C) the ideal chronological order in which products should be sold

D) the order of when products were bought and sold

Question 24 #MFS-June18-166 (Worth 1 point)

There are five species of Fish and Shellfish which make up 70% of the fish consumed in the UK, known as the "Big 5". Which combination is correct?

A) mackerel, haddock, tuna, salmon and prawns

B) cod, haddock, tuna, salmon and prawns

C) cod, mackerel, tuna, salmon and prawns

D) cod, haddock, tuna, salmon and plaice

Question 25 #MFS-June18-242 (Worth 1 point)

Most salmon marketed in the world today come from __________

A) Scotland

B) mariculture

C) wild stocks

D) Norway

Question 26 #MFS-June18-186 (Worth 1 point)

TORRY rates different attributes to seafood based on a points system of:

A) 0 - 3

B) 0 -100

C) 0 - 9

D) 0 - 10

Question 27 #MFS-June18-252 (Worth 1 point)

Shellfish is broken down into three sub categories. Which is not a category of shellfish?

A) bi-valve molluscs

B) elasmobranch

C) crustacean

D) cephalopods

Question 28 #MFS-June18-028 (Worth 1 point)

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

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 29 #MFS-June18-083 (Worth 1 point)

Crab from the South-west of England is at its best quality in which months?

A) October and November

B) November and December

C) January and February

D) May and June

Question 30 #MFS-June18-027 (Worth 1 point)

Complete the sentence. Gill nets is a fishing method using...

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

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

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