Food Spoilage, Hygiene, Safety & Storage is one of 8 topics in the Grade 10 Consumer Studies CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which of the following is a type of micro-organism that can grow as fuzzy green, white or black patches on food?
Mould
Enzymes
Oxidation
Natural toxicants
Answer: Mould — Mould is a type of fungus that grows as fuzzy patches, often visible as green, white or black growths, and its presence usually indicates spoilage.
Easy
2. Which factor is most directly responsible for slowing the growth of micro-organisms when food is kept in a refrigerator?
Lower temperature
Increased moisture
Increased time left at room temperature
Bright lighting
Answer: Lower temperature — Refrigeration slows micro-organism growth mainly by lowering temperature, since most micro-organisms grow fastest in warm conditions.
Medium
3. Name the type of micro-organism that can cause illness without necessarily changing a food's appearance, taste or smell.
Answer: pathogenic micro-organisms — Pathogenic micro-organisms cause illness without necessarily producing visible or detectable changes in the food, which makes them especially dangerous.
