Mock Qs Flashcards
Outline the conditions tht are nessasary for the growth of micro-organisms
In order to grow successfully, microorganisms must have a supply of water as well as numerous other substances including mineral elements, growth factors, and gas, such as oxygen. Virtually all chemical substances in microorganisms contain carbon in some form, whether they be proteins, fats, carbohydrates, or lipids.
Explain the term food spoilage
Food spoilage can be defined as a disagreeable change in a food’s normal state. Such changes can be detected by smell, taste, touch, or sight.
List 2 causes of food spoliage
These changes are due to a number of reasons – air and oxygen, moisture, light, microbial growth, and temperature.
Explain the term cross contamination
Cross contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effects
Explain the term food poisoning
Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is illness caused by eating contaminated food. … Contamination can also occur at home if food is incorrectly handled or cooked. Food poisoning symptoms, which can start within hours of eating contaminated food, often include nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
What is ment by cook-chill foods
food that is prepared, cooked and chilled, eg: lasagne and quiche
State the guidelines to follow for the correct storage of food in a home?
Put in bags and containers
Put meat on bottom self of fridge
What is a budget
A budget an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
Financial plan
Outline the points that should be considered when playing a family budget?
- Calculate income.
- List expenses.
- Allocate a percentage of income to each expense.
List the advantages of budgeting
More security – fewer financial worries ◘A budget allows for major bills ◘Less chance of overspending and impulse buying ◘Areas of overspending become obvious ◘Sets a good example for children
Explain each of the following terms
Net income
Statutory deductions
Tax credit
- Net income is your take-home pay after all the deductions have been taken out
- statutory deductionsare compulsory
- tax credits refer to the part of your income that is not taxed.
Name 3 types of credit used by consumers
- Bank overdraft
- Mortgage or loanfrom a bank
- Hire purchase
- Credit cards
Give one advantage &one disadvantage of buying on credit
Advantage #You have the goods sooner
Disadvantage #High interest is charged
Name 2 public services provided by statuary (state) organisations
Hse
Gauards
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Suggest the guidelines to be followed in order to promote good health
Increase fiber & water
Reduce salt,sugar and alcohol.
Explain each of the following terms
Mental health
Addiction
Stress
#Mental health-person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. #Addiction-the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity. #Stress-pressure or tension exerted on a material object.
Give one positive example & one negative example of peer pressure by teenagers?
Positive- to exercise, be nice and help others
Negative- pressure to drink, drugs & smoking
Name 3 additive substances
Alcohol Drug abuse Canabis Sniff glue Sleeping tablets
Select one of the additive substances you have named and list it’s possible effects on the body?
Alcohol- liver damage, kidney failing, loss of memory, depression
Outline 3 factors that influence family life either in a positive or negative way?
Social-parents working high marriage breakups
Cultural- religion,race
Economic -money, education, umployment
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Give 2 causes and 2 effects of of air pollution and water pollution
- air pollution- 1)damage environment 2)long term effects health eg. Damage to brain,lungs,kidneys
- water pollution- 1)kills animals, 2)bad smell 3) bacteria in the water.
Suggest 2 ways in which consumers can make a positive difference to the environment in each of the following areas the home and in the community
- home- Recycling,insulating home,composting
- in the community-Volentering, don’t litter,get involved in green schools
List the main causes of accidents in the home
Loose wires Negligence Carelessness faulty appliances By chance
Explain each of the following terms
Inorganic waste
Biodegradable
Ozone layer
Inorganic waste- Not biodegradable. It does not break down but can be recycled, such as glass, plastic and metal
Biodegradable- Biodegradableproducts break down quickly and do not harm the environment.
Ozone layer-form of oxygen-protects the earth by absorbing the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sun
