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Stewardship Revision Quiz
SABIMA Stewardship Revision Quiz
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Which 3 of the following countries in Africa have given approval for commercialisation of GM crops?
South Africa Nigeria Egypt Burkina Faso Botswana Mali
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Which 3 of the following countries in Africa have given approval for commercialisation of GM crops?
South Africa Nigeria Egypt Burkina Faso Botswana Mali
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The term “stewardship” in agricultural biotechnology includes which components of a new products life-cycle? Early phase laboratory research Glasshouse testing Confined field trials Plant breeding Commercial release Discontinuation of varieties g. All of the above
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The term “stewardship”in agricultural biotechnology includes which components of a new products life-cycle? Early phase laboratory research Glasshouse testing Confined field trials Plant breeding Commercial release Discontinuation of varieties h. All of the above
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As stewardship leader ....when you are deciding whether to support the start of a GM project in your organisation which of these should you review? Status of national regulatory requirements and ability to comply Trade routes for the crop Public opinion and likelihood of local community support Scientific feasibility of the project reaching its goals Availability of reliable detection methods Availability of budget for stewardship implementation Budget for the research
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As stewardship leader ....when you are deciding whether to support the start of a GM project in your organisation which of these should you review? Status of national regulatory requirements and ability to comply Trade routes for the crop Public opinion and likelihood of local community support Scientific feasibility of the project reaching its goals Availability of reliable detection methods Availability of budget for stewardship implementation Budget for the research
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Which one of the following elements describing stewardship are true?
Stewardship is a regulatory requirement The best stewardship programmes are managed by continuous improvement Stewardship is a fixed process Stewardship involves management of intellectual property
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Which one of the following elements describing stewardship are true?
Stewardship is a regulatory requirement The best stewardship programmes are managed by continuous improvement Stewardship is a fixed process Stewardship involves management of intellectual property (SABIMA definition does not include this and is beyond scope of this training)
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There are two critical factors that are essential for successful implementation of stewardship in an organisation. What are they? Top management in the organisation support the programme Advice available from independent experienced consultants Liaison and support from local government officials Involvement and support of operational staff Weekly newsletters to staff
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There are two critical factors that are essential for successful implementation of stewardship in an organisation. What are they? Top management in the organisation support the programme Advice available from independent experienced consultants Liaison and support from local government officials Involvement and support of operational staff Weekly newsletters to staff
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You have decided to initiate a stewardship management group for your organisation with maximum 5 members. Which functions will you select as members? Stewardship liaison officer (you!) Research programme leader Accountant Communications Field trials expert Regulatory affairs Independent advisor Local community liaison officer Facilities cleaning manager Quality control expert i. Senior management
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Stewardship liaison officer (you!) Research programme leader
You have decided to initiate a stewardship management group for your organisation with maximum 5 members. Which functions will you select as members? Stewardship liaison officer (you!) Research programme leader Accountant Communications officer Field trials expert Regulatory affairs/Biosafety lead Independent advisor Local community liaison officer Facilities cleaning manager Quality control expert i. Senior management Can vary based on the activities and risks. Main thing is to stimulate thinking and active decision -making but core likely to include.....
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You are developing a stewardship policy
You are developing a stewardship policy. Which of the following are required? Complies with all legal and regulatory requirements The content has top management support Should be generated by operational staff to ensure the most buy-in from staff members It reduces possibility of unauthorised release of biotech material Protects staff, the community and environment from biotech related risks
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You are developing a stewardship policy
You are developing a stewardship policy. Which of the following are required? Complies with all legal and regulatory requirements The content has top management support Should be generated by operational staff to ensure the most buy-in from staff members It reduces possibility of unauthorised release of biotech material Protects staff, the community and environment from biotech related risks
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Which of the following analytical methodologies is the core approach used for stewardship management? Safety review analysis Environmental release procedures Emergency point assessments Critical control point analysis Standard operating procedures
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Which of the following analytical methodologies drives the core approach used for stewardship management? Safety review analysis Environmental release procedures Emergency point assessments Critical control point analysis Standard operating procedures
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When establishing a critical limit in a process which of the following criteria will apply?
Is a guideline range and will vary according to the specific situation Is budget dependent Must never be exceeded Must be reviewed with management
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When establishing a critical limit in a process which of the following criteria apply?
Is a guideline range and will vary according to the specific situation Is budget dependent Must never be exceeded Must be reviewed with management
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A quality management system to maintain plant product identity should try to prevent which of the following? Mislabelling and mis-identification of plants Mixing of plant material Cross-pollination of non-target plants Shipment overseas of plant research materials Use of unreliable detection methods Inadequate containment facilities
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A quality management system to maintain plant product identity should try to prevent which of the following? Mislabelling and mis-identification of plants Mixing of plant material Cross-pollination of non-target plants Shipment overseas of plant research materials (this is ok as long as controlled) Use of unreliable detection methods Inadequate containment facilities
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What is adventitious presence?
Presence of GM proteins in adventitious roots Trace amounts of one type of seed, grain or food product in another Presence of two different sets of GM plants in a greenhouse Mis-identification of GM seeds that are transported overseas Where 50% of a cargo is seed from GM varieties
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What is adventitious presence?
Presence of GM proteins in adventitious roots Trace amounts of one type of seed, grain or food product in another Presence of two different sets of GM plants in a greenhouse Mis-identification of GM seeds that are transported overseas Where 50% of a cargo is seed from GM varieties
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Which of the following could lead to adventitious presence occurring?
Mislabelling of seed Storage of GM seed in the same facility as conventional seed GM and non-GM plants are flowering at the same time in a greenhouse Inadequate cleaning of harvesting equipment Using the same new compost for growing GM and non-GM plants
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Which of the following could lead to adventitious presence occurring?
Mislabelling of seed Storage of GM seed in the same facility as conventional seed GM and non-GM plants are flowering at the same time in a greenhouse Inadequate cleaning of harvesting equipment Using the same new compost for growing GM and non-GM plants
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Do collaborating third parties need to have stewardship processes and procedures with a similar set of standards? Yes Sometimes – dependent on what their budget will permit Sometimes –dependent on the proximity to specialists at their local NARS institute Sometimes – dependent on when the product they are handling moves from development testing to commercialisation No
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Do collaborating third parties need to have stewardship processes and procedures with a similar set of standards? Yes Sometimes – dependent on what their budget will permit Sometimes –dependent on the proximity to specialists at their local NARS institute Sometimes – dependent on when the product they are handling moves from development testing to commercialisation No
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How important is documentation of stewardship processes and procedures?
a. On an as needed basis Important but less so if excellent verbal communication is taking place between operational groups Quite important Very important
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How important is documentation of stewardship processes and procedures?
a. On an as needed basis Important but less so if excellent verbal communication is taking place between operational groups Quite important Very important
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Good stewardship management of glasshouse and laboratory facilities and operations requires which of the following? All staff receive specific training on GM procedures before they are permitted to work on GM materials No unauthorised staff are permitted to enter GM containment facilities Appropriate plant disposal systems are in place and monitored by supervisors SOPs are prepared before a new GMO research project is started The content of SOPs is supplied by the staff who are expected to do the practical work, in discussion with their project supervisors
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Good stewardship management of glasshouse and laboratory facilities and operations requires which of the following? All staff receive specific training on GM procedures before they are permitted to work on GM materials No unauthorised staff are permitted to enter GM containment facilities Appropriate plant disposal systems are in place and monitored by supervisors SOPs are prepared before a new GMO research project is started The content of SOPs is supplied by the staff who are expected to do the practical work, in discussion with their project supervisors
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What is your role as a stewardship leader?
Ensure a stewardship policy is in place, operational and communicated to all management and staff Develop stewardship proposals appropriate to the research projects and activities at your organisation Report to top management on a regular basis Develop training programmes Report and review incidents Guide staff on using critical Control Point Analysis Organise internal and third party audits
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What is your role as a stewardship leader?
Ensure a stewardship policy is in place, operational and communicated to all management and staff Develop stewardship proposals appropriate to the research projects and activities at your organisation Report to top management on a regular basis Develop training programmes Report and review incidents Guide staff on using critical Control Point Analysis Organise internal and third party audits
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