Packaging and Label Design Packaging and Label Design MCQ 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which FDA regulation requires nutrition facts panels on most packaged food products sold in the US?
- 21 CFR Part 101 (Correct answer)
- 21 CFR Part 110
- 21 CFR Part 201
- 21 CFR Part 507
Correct answer: 21 CFR Part 101
21 CFR Part 101 governs food labeling requirements, including the Nutrition Facts panel mandated for most packaged foods.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a 'bleed' area in packaging design files?
- To add extra color saturation
- To extend artwork beyond the trim edge so no white edges appear after cutting (Correct answer)
- To indicate where perforations should be placed
- To mark the safe zone for critical text
Correct answer: To extend artwork beyond the trim edge so no white edges appear after cutting
Bleed extends artwork 1/8 inch beyond the trim line so that slight cutting variations don't leave unwanted white borders.
Question 3: Which color model is standard for packaging designs intended for commercial print production?
- RGB
- HSB
- CMYK (Correct answer)
- LAB
Correct answer: CMYK
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the standard four-color process model used in commercial printing.
Question 4: A 'dieline' in packaging design refers to what?
- A decorative border printed on the label
- A template showing where the package will be cut, scored, and folded (Correct answer)
- The line where two colors meet on a label
- A guideline for placing mandatory regulatory text
Correct answer: A template showing where the package will be cut, scored, and folded
A dieline is a flat 2D template that shows all cut lines, fold lines, and score lines used to construct a 3D package.
Question 5: Under US law, which allergen does NOT need to be declared on a food label under FALCPA (Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act)?
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Corn (Correct answer)
- Tree nuts
Correct answer: Corn
FALCPA originally required declaration of 8 major allergens; corn is not among them, though sesame was added as the 9th in 2023.
Question 6: What packaging sustainability term describes designing a package so its materials can re-enter the production cycle as new materials?
- Downcycling
- Cradle-to-grave
- Cradle-to-cradle (Correct answer)
- Upcycling
Correct answer: Cradle-to-cradle
Cradle-to-cradle design ensures materials are perpetually cycled back into production, eliminating the concept of waste.
Question 7: Which substrate is most commonly used for flexible food pouches that require both barrier properties and heat-sealing capability?
- Corrugated board
- Multi-layer laminate film (Correct answer)
- Cast iron foil
- Rigid PET sheet
Correct answer: Multi-layer laminate film
Multi-layer laminate films combine layers like PET, foil, and polyethylene to provide barrier protection and heat-sealability.
Packaging and Label Design Packaging and Label Design MCQ 2
Which FDA regulation requires nutrition facts panels on most packaged food products sold in the US?