Preview Questions Organic Certification Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What does the term "organic handling" include according to organic certification standards?

Which action should you take?

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The growing of organic crops

The processing, packaging, and storage of organic products

The marketing and retail sale of organic products only

Only the transportation of organic products

Question 2: According to USDA regulations, what must an organic farm do if it uses synthetic pesticides in an emergency situation?

Which action should you take?

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Report the use of synthetic pesticides without penalty

Document the incident and request approval for continued certification

Immediately cease use of synthetic pesticides and apply for re-certification

Only use synthetic pesticides if the farm cannot demonstrate compliance with organic practices

Question 3: When conducting an audit on a processing facility, what is a key requirement under USDA NOP standards?

Which action should you take?

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The facility must demonstrate 100% organic inputs

All employees must be USDA certified

The facility must have an organic farm to process the products

The facility must maintain a strict separation between organic and non-organic products

Question 4: How do auditors verify that a farm has properly labeled organic products during an audit?

Which action should you take?

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By observing consumer behavior

By reviewing packaging and labeling records to ensure compliance

By checking market prices for organic products

By evaluating farm retail sales strategies

Question 5: Which document is most critical for demonstrating traceability in organic certification audits?

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Product batch records

Soil test results

Input purchase records

Crop production logs

Question 6: According to USDA NOP standards, which of the following practices is prohibited in organic livestock production?

Which action should you take?

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Pasture-based grazing

Use of non-organic feed

Use of synthetic growth hormones

Free-range housing systems