GAP Field Survey & Data Collection 2

Question 1

When conducting a water source survey for GAP compliance, which parameter is MOST critical to document at the point of use?

Accepted Answer

Microbial quality including generic E. coli levels

Answer

Microbial quality, particularly generic E. coli levels, is the primary indicator used in GAP to assess agricultural water safety at the point of use.

Question 2

A field surveyor notices a dead animal carcass within 25 feet of a harvested crop row. According to GAP field data protocols, what is the FIRST required action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately quarantine the surrounding area and document findings

Answer

GAP requires immediate quarantine of any area near a potential contamination source and thorough documentation before any harvest decision is made.

Question 3

Which method is the MOST reliable for establishing permanent GPS reference points in a large multi-field operation?

Accepted Answer

Differential GPS (DGPS) with a known benchmark

Answer

Differential GPS corrects for atmospheric and satellite errors by referencing a fixed benchmark, providing the sub-meter accuracy needed for permanent field reference points.

Question 4

Under the Produce Safety Rule, how frequently must water testing records from field surveys be accessible to an inspector?

Accepted Answer

For at least 2 years from the date of collection

Answer

The FDA Produce Safety Rule generally requires that water quality records be retained and accessible for at least 2 years.

Question 5

During a pre-harvest field survey, a worker discovers that a neighboring field's irrigation runoff is pooling in the low-lying area of the crop field. What should be recorded in the survey log?

Accepted Answer

Location, estimated volume, source origin, and potential contamination risk

Answer

Complete documentation of location, volume, source, and contamination risk gives decision-makers the full picture needed to assess food safety risk.

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GAP Field Survey & Data Collection 2