Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA) Practice Exam

Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA) Practice Exam

The Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA) is a professional certification that shows expertise in checking and improving food safety and quality systems. It proves that a person has the knowledge to review processes, identify risks, and ensure that food products meet safety standards and regulations. With this certification, professionals can help companies maintain safe production practices, reduce risks of contamination, and build trust with consumers.

This certification is valuable for food industry professionals who want to advance their careers in safety, quality, and compliance. It shows strong skills in auditing, inspection, and continuous improvement of food safety systems. Holding the CFSQA certification boosts credibility and opens opportunities in roles such as quality assurance manager, food safety auditor, or compliance officer. For businesses, having certified professionals ensures their operations follow international standards and deliver safe, high-quality products.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Food Safety Auditors 
• Quality Assurance Managers 
• Food Plant Supervisors 
• Regulatory Compliance Officers 
• HACCP Coordinators 
• Food Inspectors 
• Food Technologists 
• Supplier Quality Specialists 
• Food Laboratory Analysts 
• Production Managers 

Skills Required

• Attention to detail and critical thinking
• Knowledge of food safety laws and regulations
• Risk assessment and problem-solving abilities
• Communication and reporting skills
• Auditing and inspection techniques
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) systems
• Data analysis and documentation

Knowledge Gained

• Fundamentals of food safety and hygiene
• Quality management systems and standards
• Food safety auditing processes and techniques
• Regulatory and industry requirements
• Root cause analysis for quality issues
• Hazard identification and control strategies
• Continuous improvement in food safety systems
• Documentation and record-keeping for audits

Course Outline

The Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor CFSQA Exam covers the following topics - 
 

Domain 1. Food Safety and HACCP System (27 Questions)

• HACCP Terminology 
• Food Safety Terminology 
• Prerequisite Programs 
• Preventive Controls     

Domain 2. Food Safety and HACCP Management (9 Questions)

• Preliminary Tasks 
• System Scope 
• Management Responsibility 

Domain 3. HACCP Principles (22 Questions)

• Principle 1 - Hazard Analysis 
• Principle 2 - Critical Control Points (CCPs) 
• Principle 3 - Critical Limits 
• Principle 4 - Monitoring 
• Principle 5 - Corrective Action 
• Principle 6 - Verification 
• Principle 7 - Recordkeeping and Documentation 

Domain 4. Implementation and Maintenance of Food Safety and HACCP System (21 Questions)

• Implementation and Assessment 
• Validation and Reassessment 
• Verification and Maintenance 

Domain 5. Auditing Fundamentals (23 Questions)

• Basic Terms and Concepts 
• Purpose of Audits 
• Types of Audits 
• Audit Criteria 
• Audit Participants 
• Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues     

Domain 6. Auditing Process and Auditor Competencies (23 Questions)

• Audit Preparation and Planning     
• Audit Performance     
• Audit Reporting     
• Audit Follow-up and Closure     
• Auditor Competencies     
• International Regulations and Inspections 
• Auditing Schemes 

Domain 7. Quality Tools and Techniques (10 Questions)

• Basic Quality Tools 
• Descriptive Statistics 
• Sampling Methods 
• Statistical Process Control 
• Process Capability 
• Qualitative / Quantitative Analysis and Attributes / Variables Data