Preview Questions Product Development Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How does the use of fortification impact a food product's nutritional profile?

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Fortification adds essential vitamins or minerals to the product, improving its nutritional value

Fortification is unnecessary as long as the product is already nutritionally balanced

Fortification lowers the product's cost but negatively affects its taste and texture

Fortification should be used sparingly as it may confuse consumers about the product's health benefits

Question 2: Why is sensory evaluation critical in food product development?

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Sensory evaluation is only necessary when the product is marketed to a niche audience

Sensory evaluation only affects the packaging and does not impact the product itself

Sensory evaluation is irrelevant if the product is nutritionally balanced and safe to consume

Sensory evaluation helps ensure that the product meets consumer preferences and expectations

Question 3: How can a Product Development Manager optimize the fiber content in a new product without compromising taste?

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By reducing fiber to a minimum to ensure the product tastes appealing

By focusing only on increasing fiber content regardless of product texture or flavor

By adding high amounts of synthetic fiber that may not impact flavor but may affect texture

By incorporating fiber-rich ingredients like oats or psyllium husk that blend well with the product's flavor profile

Question 4: How does understanding the antioxidant properties of ingredients influence the nutritional formulation of a product?

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The inclusion of antioxidants is only relevant for products targeted at older consumers

Antioxidants are not necessary in most food products unless they are specifically marketed as health supplements

Antioxidants can increase production costs but are irrelevant to product quality or marketing

Antioxidants support overall health by neutralizing harmful free radicals, and their inclusion adds value to the product

Question 5: What is the role of competitor analysis in identifying market opportunities for new food products?

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Competitor analysis is only useful when the company plans to enter new geographical markets

Competitor analysis should only focus on pricing, ignoring other factors like flavor or quality

Competitor analysis is irrelevant unless the competitor is a direct rival in the same geographical area

It helps reveal gaps in the market, allowing for the development of unique products with differentiation

Question 6: What is the role of sensory testing in market research for food product development?

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Sensory testing only addresses the visual appeal of the product, not flavor or texture

It helps determine consumer preferences for taste, texture, and aroma, which are key to product success

Sensory testing is only important for niche products, not mass-market food

Sensory testing is unnecessary if the product has been scientifically formulated