CHA CHA Prerequisite Programs & Food Safety Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is considered a Prerequisite Program (PRP) that must be in place before a HACCP plan can be effectively implemented?
- Sanitation and pest control programs (Correct answer)
- Critical Control Point monitoring logs
- Corrective action records
- HACCP team training certificates
Correct answer: Sanitation and pest control programs
Sanitation and pest control programs are foundational PRPs that address basic hygienic conditions necessary for effective HACCP implementation.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) program in relation to HACCP?
- To replace the HACCP plan entirely
- To provide the hygienic foundation upon which HACCP is built (Correct answer)
- To document corrective actions at CCPs
- To establish critical limits for biological hazards
Correct answer: To provide the hygienic foundation upon which HACCP is built
GMPs provide the hygienic baseline conditions and operating practices that support HACCP by reducing the likelihood of introducing food safety hazards.
Question 3: An auditor reviewing prerequisite programs finds that employee hygiene records are incomplete. What is the most appropriate auditor action?
- Ignore it since PRPs are not part of the HACCP plan
- Document it as a nonconformance in the audit report (Correct answer)
- Immediately shut down the facility
- Rewrite the HACCP plan on-site
Correct answer: Document it as a nonconformance in the audit report
Incomplete records are a nonconformance that must be documented in the audit report so corrective action can be taken.
Question 4: Which international standard provides guidance on prerequisite programs for food safety in the food manufacturing sector?
- ISO 9001
- ISO 22000 / ISO/TS 22002-1 (Correct answer)
- ISO 14001
- ISO 31000
Correct answer: ISO 22000 / ISO/TS 22002-1
ISO 22000 combined with ISO/TS 22002-1 specifies requirements for PRPs in food manufacturing to support effective food safety management.
Question 5: Allergen control is best categorized as which type of food safety program?
- Critical Control Point
- Prerequisite Program (Correct answer)
- Corrective Action Plan
- Verification Activity
Correct answer: Prerequisite Program
Allergen control is typically managed as a prerequisite program addressing cross-contact prevention through cleaning, segregation, and labeling practices.
Question 6: A facility uses potable water for both food contact surfaces and ingredient use. Under which prerequisite program category does water quality management fall?
- Pest control
- Water safety and supply control (Correct answer)
- Waste disposal
- Personnel training
Correct answer: Water safety and supply control
Water safety and supply control is a recognized PRP category that ensures water used in food production meets potable standards.
CHA CHA Prerequisite Programs & Food Safety Management 1
Which of the following is considered a Prerequisite Program (PRP) that must be in place before a HACCP plan can be effectively implemented?