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FOOD AND TECHNOLOGY

Written examination
Friday 15 November 2013
Reading time: 9.00 am to 9.15 am (15 minutes)
Writing time: 9.15 am to 10.45 am (1 hour 30 minutes)

QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOK

Structure of book
Section Number of Number of questions Number of
questions to be answered marks
A 15 15 15
B 6 6 85
Total 100

• Students are permitted to bring into the examination room: pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers,
sharpeners and rulers.
• Students are NOT permitted to bring into the examination room: blank sheets of paper and/or white
out liquid/tape.
• No calculator is allowed in this examination.
Materials supplied
• Question and answer book of 19 pages.
• Answer sheet for multiple-choice questions.
Instructions
• Write your student number in the space provided above on this page.
• Check that your name and student number as printed on your answer sheet for multiple-choice
questions are correct, and sign your name in the space provided to verify this.
• All written responses must be in English.
At the end of the examination
• Place the answer sheet for multiple-choice questions inside the front cover of this question and
answer book.

Students are NOT permitted to bring mobile phones and/or any other unauthorised electronic
devices into the examination room.
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SECTION A – Multiple-choice questions

Instructions for Section A

Answer all questions in pencil on the answer sheet provided for multiple-choice questions.
Choose the response that is correct or that best answers the question.
A correct answer scores 1, an incorrect answer scores 0.
Marks will not be deducted for incorrect answers.
No marks will be given if more than one answer is completed for any question.

Question 1
What temperature should a freezer operate at?
A. 8 °C
B. 0 °C
C. –18 °C
D. –28 °C

Question 2
Specifications are an essential component of a design brief as they
A. provide the guidelines within which the designer must work.
B. may be reinterpreted by the designer to enable flexibility in the design outcome.
C. include information about the constraints of the project but not any considerations.
D. include information about the considerations of the project but not any constraints.

Question 3
‘Food product recall’ is an action taken to
A. ensure that ‘closure orders’ may be enforced.
B. identify potential food hazards in a food safety program.
C. ensure food products are produced in a hygienic environment.
D. remove from distribution, sale and consumption, food that may pose a health and safety risk to
consumers.

Question 4
An individual production plan provides important information for the chef, including the
A. tools, equipment, processes and ingredients required to produce the food item.
B. research, tools, equipment, processes, ingredients and time required to produce the food item.
C. sensory and functional properties of the food item, and the processes and ingredients required to
produce the food item.
D. sensory properties of the food item, tools, equipment, and health and safety procedures required to
produce the food item.

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Question 5
Marketing considerations for food products focus on the four Ps.
The four Ps of marketing are
A. product, price, place and publicity.
B. product, price, place and promotion.
C. produce, price, place and promotion.
D. produce, price, position and promotion.

Question 6
What does HACCP stand for?
A. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
B. Hazard Analysis Crucial Control Points
C. Hazard Assessment Crucial Control Points
D. Hazard Assessment Critical Control Points

Question 7
The main driving forces in food product development are
A. consumer demands, new manufacturing and packaging techniques, environmental considerations and
me-too products.
B. consumer demands, technological developments, environmental considerations and marketing
strategies.
C. social pressures, consumer demands, technological developments and environmental considerations.
D. social pressures, consumer demands, line extensions and environmental considerations.

Question 8
When a food containing protein is cooked, there is a permanent change in the structure of the protein.
This change is called
A. syneresis.
B. denaturation.
C. gelatinisation.
D. emulsification.

Question 9
A functional property of starch in food preparation is
A. tenderising a cake mixture.
B. retaining moisture in a cake batter.
C. acting as a thickening agent in a sauce.
D. providing a glossy appearance to a sauce.

Question 10
Which authority will register a food safety program and allow a business to open?
A. a state authority
B. a local authority
C. a national authority
D. Food Standards Australia New Zealand

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Question 11
The structure of a cereal grain is the
A. bran layer made up of protein, the endosperm containing starch and protein, and the germ containing
vitamin C.
B. bran layer made up of protein, the endosperm containing starch, and the germ containing protein, fats
and minerals.
C. bran layer made up of fibre, the endosperm containing starch and protein, and the germ containing
protein and fibre.
D. bran layer made up of fibre, the endosperm containing starch and protein, and the germ containing
protein, fats and vitamins.

Question 12
A complex process is a
A. process whereby the food product is produced using only handheld tools.
B. process whereby the food product is produced using only electrical appliances.
C. hands-on process that requires a chef to make a decision in the preparation of a recipe that will affect
the outcome of the food item.
D. production process that allows a chef to combine hands-on processes with commercial products that
will affect the outcome of the food item.

Question 13
The number of functional foods that are available in Australia has increased considerably in recent years.
Functional foods include
A. high-fibre breakfast drinks, brown rice, organic broccoli and probiotic yoghurt.
B. breakfast cereals containing folate, reduced-fat cheese, omega-3 bread and organic apples.
C. high-calcium milk, almonds, wholemeal pasta and table margarine made with plant sterols.
D. low-kilojoule jam, breakfast cereals containing prebiotic barley, orange juice containing iron, and
hi-maize muffins.

Question 14
Examples of high-risk foods for food poisoning include
A. soft cheese, dried pasta, poultry and eggs.
B. cooking oil, dried pasta, poultry and eggs.
C. soft cheese, cooked pasta, poultry and eggs.
D. cooking oil, cooked pasta, poultry and eggs.

Question 15
What is the difference between a target market and a niche market?
A. A target market is a large group of consumers who share a common need, whereas a niche market is a
small portion of the target market.
B. A target market is a group of consumers who have one common need, whereas a niche market is a large
group of consumers with various needs.
C. A target market is a small group of consumers whom the company is targeting, whereas a niche market
includes all of the consumers in a particular age group.
D. A target market may be either male or female but of the same age group, whereas a niche market is a
group of consumers of the same gender but of different ages.

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SECTION B

Instructions for Section B

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

Question 1 (14 marks)

Milk is a staple food that is consumed in most households and it is the main ingredient in
the production of all dairy products. Fresh milk is highly perishable as it provides a suitable
environment for the growth of microorganisms. Milk is nutrient dense, containing protein, fats,
vitamins and minerals. A range of milks is produced for consumers.
a. Identify two steps in the primary production of milk. 2 marks

b. Reduced-fat milk is produced using innovative technology.

Identify and describe one example of innovative technology that is used to produce
reduced-fat milk. 3 marks

c. Milk is the main ingredient in cheese. A local cheese manufacturer has found that several
batches of cheese have been contaminated with Listeria. Listeria is a bacterium commonly
linked to food poisoning.
Explain one cause of food poisoning other than bacterial contamination. 2 marks

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d. As a result of the Listeria contamination, the manufacturer has voluntarily recalled the cheese
products from sale.
Describe the role of local authorities in recalling the cheese products from sale. 2 marks

e. Cheese can be packaged using modified atmosphere packaging (MAP).

What is modified atmosphere packaging?
2 marks

f. A range of modified atmosphere packaging systems can be used to package food.

Identify and describe one modified atmosphere packaging system.
3 marks

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Question 2 (15 marks)

Dumplings Inc. is a manufacturer of Asian foods that is expanding its range of frozen speciality
dumplings.
a. As part of the design process, it will be necessary for Dumplings Inc. to develop a detailed
design brief.
Explain the importance of a design brief as part of the design process. 2 marks

b. The product development team at Dumplings Inc. will generate a large number of ideas for the
new range of speciality dumplings.
Outline two ways in which ideas for the new speciality dumplings may be developed. 2 marks

c. The new product range will include dumplings for consumers who suffer from a food
intolerance.
Name one food intolerance that the new product range could address. 1 mark

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d. The most popular dumplings that are produced by Dumplings Inc. are the chicken and
coriander dumplings. Shown below is the list of ingredients that are used to make the chicken
and coriander dumplings.

INGREDIENTS: pastry (wheat flour, water, salt), chicken (29%),

cabbage, carrots, oyster sauce (contains oyster extract, wheat),
leeks, coriander (2%), dried milk powder, garlic, sesame oil, salt,
pepper

i. Examine the list and identify one ingredient that is linked to the food intolerance that you
named in part c. 1 mark

ii. Outline one way in which Dumplings Inc. could alter the ingredients in the chicken and
coriander dumplings to address the food intolerance that you named in part c. 1 mark

e. The ingredients list for the chicken and coriander dumplings states that they have a chicken
content of 29 per cent.
Explain the term ‘percentage labelling’ and discuss how this labelling requirement can be
beneficial to the consumer. 3 marks

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f. Dumplings Inc. has imported the wrappers for its dumplings from overseas.
i. Write the full name of the statutory authority that is responsible for overseeing food
imported into Australia. 1 mark

ii. Explain the role of this authority in ensuring that a safe food supply is maintained in
Australia. 2 marks

g. Dumplings Inc. is required to prepare a food safety program for the production of its new
range of speciality dumplings.
Describe one responsibility of the Victorian Department of Human Services in the
establishment of a food safety program. 2 marks

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Question 3 (20 marks)

Due to copyright restriction,

this material is not supplied

Source: Deborah Gough, ‘Children lured to unhealthy food’, The Age, 26 December 2012

The Obesity Policy Coalition believes that the marketing practices outlined in the extract above are
unethical.
a. Explain why the unethical marketing of food to children, including the use of cartoon
characters and giveaway toys, may be a concern to many people in the community. 3 marks

b. Outline two promotional strategies, other than the use of cartoon characters and giveaway
toys, that are used by food manufacturers to market their products. 2 marks

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c. Hilltop Homestead, a food manufacturer in Queensland, is planning to package fresh mango

slices in a snack pack as a healthy snack food for children. The mango slices will be packaged
in a pouch using the innovative technology of high-pressure processing.
i. Explain how food is packaged using high-pressure processing technology. 2 marks

ii. Identify two benefits to the manufacturer of packaging foods using high-pressure
processing technology. 2 marks

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d. As a food manufacturer, Hilltop Homestead can include either a nutrition content claim or a
health claim on its new mango slices snack pack.
i. Write the full name of the authority that is responsible for regulating both nutrition
content claims and health claims. 1 mark

ii. Explain the difference between a nutrition content claim and a health claim. 3 marks

e. During the production of the new mango slices snack pack, Hilltop Homestead will generate a
considerable amount of food waste, such as discarded mango peelings.
i. Describe one environmental concern that is associated with the production of food waste
by Hilltop Homestead. 2 marks

ii. Outline one strategy that Hilltop Homestead could implement to minimise the impact of
its waste material on the environment. 1 mark

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Hilltop Homestead also plans to produce a mango puree that can be swirled through their vanilla
ice-cream. Below is the recipe for vanilla ice-cream.

Vanilla ice-cream
6 egg yolks
300 g caster sugar
500 mL milk
1 vanilla bean, split
500 mL cream
1. Place the milk and sugar in a saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add to
the milk, then place the saucepan over a low heat. Stir occasionally and heat to simmering
point.
2. Beat the egg yolks together, then slowly whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture and stir
well.
3. Cook over a low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until a custard is formed.
4. Remove from the heat and strain the mixture into a clean bowl. Allow to cool. When cold,
stir in the cream and churn in an ice-cream machine.

f. The preparation of ice-cream is an example of a complex process.

Select two steps in the recipe above for vanilla ice-cream.
i. How can you judge when the step has been successfully completed? 2 marks
ii. What is the impact on the sensory properties of the finished ice-cream when this step
has been successfully completed? 2 marks

Step How to judge when successfully Impact on sensory properties of

completed ice-cream when successfully completed

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Question 4 (13 marks)

a. Giovanna lives in an inner-city townhouse and grows tomatoes in containers in her courtyard
garden. The growing season has been very fruitful this year and she has decided to preserve
some of the tomatoes for use later in the year.
i. Identify one preservation technique that is suitable to preserve tomatoes. 1 mark

ii. Explain how the technique preserves the tomatoes and prevents spoilage. 2 marks

iii. Describe the impact of the preservation technique on the sensory properties of the
tomatoes. 2 marks

b. Giovanna has made some tomato paste using the tomatoes from her garden. She roasted the
tomatoes in the oven and then pureed them in her food processor.
Outline two important rules for using the food processor safely. 2 marks

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c. Giovanna has decided to test the volume and viscosity of the homemade tomato paste.
Identify the type of food product analysis that measures properties such as volume and
viscosity. 1 mark

d. i. Identify one type of food product analysis test that Giovanna could undertake to evaluate
the aroma and texture of the tomato paste. 1 mark

ii. Outline the type of information that this test will provide. 1 mark

e. The original recipe for commercial tomato paste has been adapted to include varieties such as
salt-reduced tomato paste, tomato paste with added herbs, sun-dried tomato paste and tomato
paste in individual serves or multi-portion packages.
i. Identify this type of food product development. 1 mark

ii. Describe two benefits to the consumer of this type of food product development. 2 marks

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Question 5 (15 marks)

An organic farmer in Western Australia is suing his neighbour for alleged negligence and nuisance,
claiming that genetically modified (GM) canola seed from his neighbour’s farm blew onto his land
and contaminated his organic canola crop. The contamination of his crop caused the farmer to lose
his status as an organic food producer.
a. Explain the term ‘organic food production’. 2 marks

b. Describe one benefit to the environment of using organic systems in food production. 2 marks

c. Genetically modified canola is now widely grown in Australia.

i. Explain the process that scientists would use to genetically modify cereal crops, such as
canola, rice or corn. 2 marks

ii. Select one of the cereals listed in part c.i. and outline how its characteristics have been
altered through the process of genetic modification. 1 mark

cereal

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d. Land degradation is one of the key farm management issues facing all cereal growers,
including canola farmers.
i. Describe one way in which land can be degraded. 2 marks

ii. Outline two sustainable farming practices that farmers can implement to manage the type
of land degradation outlined in part d.i. 2 marks

e. As a result of secondary processing, canola seed can be made into canola oil.
i. Identify two physical properties of oils. 2 marks

ii. Identify and outline one functional property of fats and oils in food preparation. 2 marks

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Question 6 (8 marks)
Many people enjoy a bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold winter’s day as it has a rich flavour and a velvety
texture.
The following recipe for roasted pumpkin soup is prepared using both dry and wet techniques of cooking.
Each of these cooking techniques will have an impact on the physical and sensory properties of the vegetables.

Roasted pumpkin soup 1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Cover a baking tray with
1 kg pumpkin, peeled and diced baking paper.
1 onion, peeled and diced 2. Coat the peeled and diced pumpkin in two tablespoons
2 cloves garlic, crushed of oil. Place the pumpkin on the prepared baking tray
and roast in the preheated oven for approximately
3 tablespoons olive oil 40 minutes.
1 potato, peeled and diced 3. Place one tablespoon of oil in a heavy-based saucepan,
2 sticks celery, diced and lightly fry the onion and garlic for three minutes.
2 cups (500 mL) chicken stock 4. Add the diced potato and celery, and cook gently for a
1 tablespoon fresh thyme further five minutes.
salt and black pepper 5. Add the roasted pumpkin, thyme and chicken stock,
sour cream to serve and bring to the boil.
6. Reduce the heat. Simmer and cook for a further
10 minutes.
7. Process with a handheld blender until it is very smooth.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Serve immediately, topped with a tablespoon of sour
cream.

Discuss dry and wet techniques of cooking as they relate to the recipe above. Your response should include
• an explanation of the ways in which heat can be transferred to food during cooking
• a description of each of the dry and wet techniques of cooking that are listed in the recipe above
• a description of the impact of cooking on the physical and sensory properties of the vegetables that are
used in this recipe.

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