Question 1
What is the typical moisture content range for specialty-grade green coffee beans?
Correct Answer:
9–12%
Question 2
Bean density in green coffee primarily affects which aspect of the roasting process?
Correct Answer:
Heat transfer rate — denser beans require more energy and time to roast through
Question 3
Water activity (Aw) is an important green coffee storage parameter because it measures:
Correct Answer:
The availability of free water that supports microbial growth and chemical degradation
Question 4
Which structural layer of the green coffee bean acts as the primary barrier to heat penetration during roasting?
Correct Answer:
The outer waxy cuticle and dense endosperm cell walls
Question 5
The main distinction between a drum roaster and a fluid-bed roaster is:
Correct Answer:
Drum roasters primarily use conduction and convection from a rotating drum; fluid-bed roasters suspend beans in hot air, relying mainly on convection
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SCA Roasting Practice Questions - SCA Roasting Skills Foundation Intermediate Professional Exam

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