CPE Package Printing, Labeling & Identification

Question 1

Which printing process transfers ink from an engraved cylinder directly to the substrate?

Accepted Answer

Gravure

Answer

Gravure printing uses an engraved cylinder where ink fills recessed cells and is transferred directly to the substrate under pressure.

Question 2

Which GS1 barcode is most commonly used on retail consumer goods packages in the US?

Accepted Answer

UPC-A

Answer

UPC-A is the standard 12-digit barcode used by GS1 for retail point-of-sale scanning of consumer goods at checkout.

Question 3

What is the mandatory blank space surrounding a barcode that allows accurate scanner reading?

Accepted Answer

Quiet zone

Answer

The quiet zone is the required clear space surrounding a barcode symbol that allows the scanner to identify the start and end of the code without interference.

Question 4

Which FDA regulation section governs inks used in food-contact packaging in the United States?

Accepted Answer

21 CFR Part 175

Answer

21 CFR Part 175 covers indirect food additives including adhesives and coatings, and governs inks used in food-contact packaging applications.

Question 5

What does RFID stand for in packaging identification systems?

Accepted Answer

Radio Frequency Identification

Answer

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects, including packages, without line-of-sight scanning.

(CPE) Certified Packaging Engineer Practice Test

(CPE) Certified Packaging Engineer Practice Test

CPE Package Printing, Labeling & Identification