Global Standards

1.

1 point

The consumer product safety is an extremely important concern. Why toys, car seats, foods, airbags, and many other products are causing concern for consumers today? Choose one and explain.

2.

1 point

Why a manufacturer decides to pursue third-party certification?

3.

1 point

Consumers expect excellent quality and service at a low cost.

True

False

4.

1 point

Which of the following information is wrong regarding the international marketplace?

Countries are concentrated to foster international trade by developing national standards.

Consumers have higher expectations for quality products and services.

Consumer buying patterns are changing globally.

More emerging economies throughout the world want to join global trade.

There is explosion of information technology.

5.

1 point

Define harmonization and identify its levels.

6.

1 point

What does raising the awareness in developing countries on the importance of the establishment of standardization and quality-assurance management practices enable them to achieve?

7.

1 point

Which of the following information is wrong regarding the problems that NSOs in developing countries are facing?

Most NSOs face difficulties in adopting international standards.

Most NSOs face the problem of insufficient involvement in international standardization work.

Most NSOs face the problem of shortage of trained personnel in quality assurance.

Most NSOs face the problem of surplus of standards.

Most NSOs face the problem of lack of funds.

8.

1 point

Introduction of stricter food safety standards, by CAC member countries, must be considered with care in order to ensure scientific validity and to minimize negative effects on trade.

True

False

9.

1 point

What do manufacturers and certification agencies benefit from using harmonized standards?

10.

1 point

The independent creation of food laws and standards by different countries has also created different sets of standards, hence fostered international food trade.

True

False

11.

1 point

Developing countries face a high level of imports and negative trade balance. Identify at least three recommendations that would contribute towards a more positive trade balance.

12.

1 point

The level of protection inherent in Codex standards is not recognized as meeting the requirements of most, if not all, of the member countries of CAC.

True

False

13.

1 point

The American consumer invests money and trust in the products and services, hence they expect:

Quality products

Total confidence in their purchases

Safe products

To be vocal about their purchases

All of the above.

14.

1 point

Companies in developing countries have collaboration agreements with companies in various countries that include technical and business know-how, plant, equipment and materials, including standards and designs.

True

False

15.

1 point

Elaborate further the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), an Indian NSO, and its effort to reduce the alloy and special steel specifications used in engineering industry. Why did it undertake such a task? What benefits resulted from it?

16.

1 point

Organized standardization evolved in underdeveloped countries, where it was practiced at company or industry level; even before national standardization.

True

False

17.

1 point

12. When was the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) established? What is its objective? How does it operate?

18.

1 point

Quality assurance and standardization ensure all of the following, except:

Faster industrial growth

Enhancement of exports

Quality and reliable products and services

More dependence on imports

Economic production

19.

1 point

Macroeconomic pressures and social trends are making the consumer much easier to understand and much more complex.

True

False

20.

1 point

Codex standards for food safety are identified under the SPS Agreement.

True

False

21.

1 point

Which of the following information is wrong regarding the average U.S. consumer in the retail market?

The consumer is smarter and less materialistic.

The consumer possesses less disposable cash.

The consumer is financially secure.

The consumer is very diverse and increasingly serious.

The consumer is more demanding.

22.

1 point

How does CAC decide to develop Codex standards? Who can give proposals to develop standards?

23.

1 point

What benefits result from the implementation of an international mark of conformity?

24.

1 point

The national safety system in place in any country is largely the result of three elements working together. Identify them and elaborate further one of them.

25.

1 point

There is considerable assistance being provided to developing nations in the area of standardization and quality assurance. List the three forms of support and at least three major categories.

26.

1 point

Which of the following conditions must not exist for the implementation of an international mark of conformity?

The standards used for assessment must be equal in all countries participating in the scheme.

The participating countries must be economically homogeneous.

The program must have the support of the relevant affected industries.

Participating certification organizations must cooperate.

None of the above.

27.

1 point

The national safety system in place in any country is a product of its culture.

True

False

28.

1 point

Countries use Codex standards to develop national food regulations, either directly or by reference (The European Union’s Food Control Directive).

True

False

29.

1 point

Which of the following is not a cause of why food is rejected to be traded internationally?

Mislabeling

Nonadherence to good manufacturing practices

Filth in foods reflecting unhygienic conditions

Presence of pesticide residues

None of the above

30.

1 point

In developed countries the industry has grown mostly on imported know-how, design, technology, equipment, materials, and components from industrialized countries.

True

False

31.

1 point

The SPS Agreement confirms the right of WTO members to introduce their own measures to limit risks to human health.

True

False

32.

1 point

CAC developed numerous international standards, except for:

Food labeling

Food commodities

An international code on food sales

Use of food additives

An international code of practice on food hygiene

33.

1 point

List at least three consumer rights identified under the U.S. Consumer Bill of Rights

34.

1 point

Performance requirements and safety issues are addressed equally during standard harmonization.

True

False

35.

1 point

There is not enough company standardization activity unless the national standards bodies in developing countries become active spokesmen to promote company standardization and train personnel.

True

False