United Fresh :: Produce Quality Inspection Quiz

Below are just a few examples of the questions and answers you'll learn during the Produce Inspection Training. Learn something new or refresh your knowledge today! Register online or by downloading the registration form.

1) If a potato is designated as a U.S. No.1 what is the minimum diameter?

a) 2 inch
b) 1-1/2 inch
c) 2-1/4 inch
d) 1-7/8 inch

2) How many different sizes of Florida tomatoes are there? What are they?

a) 4; small, medium, large, extra large
b) 3; 4x4, 5x6, 6x6
c) 3; 5x6, 6x6, 6x7
d) Florida does not pack their tomatoes to specific sizes

3) What is the minimum bunch color requirement for a U.S. No. 1 red table grape?

a) Well Colored, each bunch shall not have less than 75% of berries showing good characteristic color.
b) Reasonably well colored, each bunch shall have not less than 66-2/3 percent, of berries showing good characteristic color.
c) Fairly well colored, each bunch shall have not less than 60 percent of berries showing characteristic color.

4) Cherry, grape and other tomatoes that come in packages 5 pounds or less may have up to _____% decay in an individual sample.

a) 5%
b) 7.5%
c) 10%
d) 20%

5) What is the color requirement of a calyx for a US No. 1 Strawberry?

a) Dark green
b) Green with brown tips
c) Brown
d) None of the above

6) When are imported tomatoes subject to 8e import regulations? Why??

a) October 10 - June 15; to protect domestic tomatoes
b) January 1 - June 15; to produce extra revenue for the USDA through mandatory inspections
c) June 15 - October 15; to protect domestic tomatoes
d) Tomatoes are not subject to import regulations

7) What are two visible differences between Burmuda Granex-Grano (BGG) and Northern onions?

a) Shape and scales
b) Shape and color
c) Color and neck length
d) Scales and color