Packaging Design & Development Flashcards
7 cards from real CPT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Packaging Design & Development flashcards as text
A company is redesigning its paperboard carton to improve recyclability. Which change has the greatest positive impact?
Answer: Eliminating metallic foil lamination and replacing with recyclable cold foil printing
Metallic foil laminates contaminate paper recycling streams, so replacing them with recyclable alternatives directly improves end-of-life recyclability.
What is the purpose of a 'planogram' in the context of packaging design?
Answer: A visual map showing how products are arranged on retail shelves to optimize space and sales
A planogram is a retail shelf layout diagram that packaging designers use to ensure packs fit, face correctly, and maximize visibility in-store.
Which phenomenon causes a flexible package to lose its original shape and bulge outward over time without opening?
Answer: Gas permeation or product off-gassing building internal pressure
Product off-gassing or gas permeation through the film allows gas buildup inside the sealed package, causing outward bulging over shelf life.
When applying the 'Five Ps of Packaging' framework, which 'P' specifically addresses protecting the product from environmental hazards?
Answer: Preservation
Preservation (or Protection) is the 'P' that addresses shielding the product from moisture, oxygen, light, microbial contamination, and physical damage.
A packaging engineer is developing a blister pack for pharmaceutical tablets. Which material is preferred for the lidding film when tamper evidence and peelability are both required?
Answer: Peelable foil-paper laminate
Peelable foil-paper laminates provide the tamper-evident barrier of aluminum foil while allowing controlled peelability for patient access.
In package design, what does 'line extension compatibility' mean?
Answer: Designing the visual system so new product variants can be added while maintaining brand coherence
Line extension compatibility means the packaging design system has enough flexibility to accommodate new SKUs or flavors without redesigning from scratch.
Which testing method measures a package's ability to resist the permeation of oxygen through its walls over time?
Answer: Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) test
OTR testing quantifies how much oxygen passes through a packaging material per unit area per unit time, which is critical for oxidation-sensitive products.