Preview Questions Organic Certification Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What should an organic operation's quality control system do if a non-compliance issue is discovered during an audit?

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It must alert consumers to the non-compliance immediately

It must investigate and implement corrective actions immediately

It must submit an exemption request to the certifying body

It must immediately stop production and issue a recall

Question 2: What does compliance monitoring entail during an organic certification audit?

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Ensuring that the farm consistently adheres to organic standards after certification

Performing a detailed financial audit

Re-evaluating the farm's eligibility for certification

Identifying new markets for organic products

Question 3: How often is an organic farm required to undergo an audit to maintain its certification under USDA standards?

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Every 3 years

Every 5 years

Every 24 months

Every 12 months

Question 4: What is a key aspect of documentation when preparing a farm for annual organic inspection?

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Documenting employee benefits and compensation

Submitting reports on the financial performance of the farm

Recording the results of market surveys for organic produce

Keeping accurate records of all organic inputs and their quantities

Question 5: What is the primary role of an accredited certification body under USDA NOP regulations?

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To provide financial support to organic producers

To conduct inspections and determine compliance with organic standards

To develop organic farming practices

To offer market analysis for organic products

Question 6: Which document is essential for the initial organic certification process under USDA standards?

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Organic System Plan (OSP)

Harvest records

Tax documents

Production budget report