Preview Questions Organic Certification Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Under the EU Organic Regulation, what is the minimum duration of transition period for land to become eligible for organic certification?

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4 years

3 years

2 years

5 years

Question 2: What is the main objective of implementing a quality management system (QMS) in organic certification?

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To limit operational costs

To ensure consistent product quality and compliance

To streamline employee training processes

To optimize profit margins

Question 3: In an audit, when is it appropriate for an auditor to request additional documentation from a certified operation?

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When the operation changes its farm management practices

If the previous audit report was insufficient

When there is a need to verify the accuracy of the financial reports

Only if there is a suspicion of fraud or non-compliance

Question 4: What role does the certification body play in maintaining quality control for organic certification?

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Managing the distribution channels for certified organic products

Auditing farms for regulatory compliance only

Testing products for chemical residue content

Certifying that all farming practices meet organic standards

Question 5: Which of the following is considered a prohibited practice under USDA organic standards?

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Use of sewage sludge for fertilizing crops

Use of untreated wood for barn structures

Use of organic pesticides approved by NOP

Crop rotation to prevent soil degradation

Question 6: Under USDA NOP, what is required for a farm's buffer zone to be considered compliant with organic certification?

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The buffer zone must be managed with organic methods

The buffer zone must be located at least 100 feet away from all non-organic production

The buffer zone must be a minimum of 25 feet from the non-organic area

The buffer zone must prevent cross-contamination with prohibited substances