Peanut Inspector Certification Practice Exam

What is the sampling requirement for a load of less than 10 sacks?

1. A sample of 1 sack

2. At least 1 sack

3. At least 10% of the sacks

4. Sampling is not necessary

The correct answer is: At least 10% of the sacks

For a load of less than 10 sacks, the sampling requirement aims to ensure that an accurate representation of the entire load is obtained for inspection purposes. The standard practice is to sample at least 10% of the sacks to gather enough information on quality, size, and any potential defects within the load. In this case, if the load consists of fewer than 10 sacks, sampling at least 10% means that at least one sack should be inspected, but this is consistently reinforced to ensure sufficient sample size is gathered for an accurate representation. This approach enables inspectors to make an informed decision regarding the quality of the entire load based on the sampled material. Other options do not fulfill the sampling requirement effectively; simply taking one sack might not adequately represent the load’s overall quality, while stating that sampling is unnecessary contradicts good inspection practices. Therefore, sampling at least 10% of the sacks provides the best method for ensuring comprehensive quality assessment.