BJCP Judging Procedures Test

True/False questions from the BJCP Judging Procedures test.

True/False questions from the BJCP Judging Procedures test.


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This flashcard set covers the procedures and requirements for becoming a certified beer judge through the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP). It focuses on the judging process, scoring systems, and the different ranks, such as master and grand master, along with their respective experience points and exam requirements. Brewers and aspiring judges will find this set particularly useful for understanding how to evaluate beer entries, provide constructive feedback, and navigate the complexities of beer competitions.
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Anglais
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Jeux de questions
Niveau
Autres
Créé / Mis à jour
05.08.2013 / 27.06.2018

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Each section must be scored with a number prior to writing any comments, to best capture your first impressions.

False

To assure objectivity, you should never write your full name or put contact information on the scoresheet.

False

You should write your full name and judging rank on each scoresheet.

True

You should always fill out the “Style Scales” on the scoresheet, as a good check against your scores.

True

You should use the “Overall Impression” section of the scoresheet to refer to how the entry compares to other entries in the flight.

False

You should use the “Overall Impression” section of the scoresheet to comment on how much you enjoyed the entry or provide suggestions for how to improve the beer.

True

A score in the "Outstanding" range is reserved for entries that not only lack flaws but also have the hard-to-define "extraordinary" character that great beers have.

True

The courteous lower limit for scores assigned to "Problematic" beers is 6 points, with one point for each section of the scoresheet.

False

The courteous lower limit for scores assigned to “Problematic” beers is 13 points.

True

If judges require more pours than one bottle to judge an entry, the “head” judge should ask the steward to request a second bottle from the cellar master6.

False

It is preferable to use ink on scoresheets so that your scores and comments cannot be altered by contest personnel.

False

It is preferable to use mechanical pencils, rather than wooden pencils, on scoresheets so that wood odors do not interfere with beer aromas.

True

It is acceptable to request a second bottle to give the entry a fair chance at an accurate judging if a beer is a “gusher” or tastes infected.

True

Entrants may contact the judge, the competition director, or their BJCP Regional Representative if they are dissatisfied with any aspect of their scoresheets.

True

When your flight has finished, you should avoid having conversations that might distract other judges who have not yet finished their flights.

True

When your flight has finished, it is acceptable to visit other flights still in progress to see how beers you have entered are faring.

False

Because it may have been entered by a person in the room, it is polite to refrain from publicly deriding a “problem” beer that you have scored during a competition.

True

Judges from outside the table should not be consulted on a beer unless the judges at the table cannot reach a consensus score, and then only if they all agree to the consultation.

True

BJCP Apprentice judges have not yet taken the BJCP Beer Judging Exam.

False

Novice is not an official BJCP judge rank.

True

One can obtain the BJCP Recognized rank without acquiring judging experience points.

True

One can obtain the BJCP Recognized rank without acquiring non-judging experience points.

True

To become a BJCP Certified judge, it is sufficient to pass the Entrance Exam, score at least 70% on the Beer Judging Exam and earn 5 judging points.

True

To become a BJCP Certified judge, it is sufficient to pass the Entrance Exam, score at least 70% on the Beer Judging Exam and earn 5 experience points.

False

The maximum score on the Beer Judging Exam for the BJCP Certified rank is 79%.

False

To become a BJCP National judge, it is sufficient to score 80% on the Beer Judging Exam and accumulate 20 experience points.

False

To become a BJCP National judge, it is sufficient to score 80% on the Beer Judging Exam and accumulate 20 experience points, with at least half of them from judging.

False

One can obtain the BJCP National rank without acquiring judging experience points.

False

One can obtain the BJCP National rank without acquiring non-judging experience points.

True

BJCP Master judges must have a minimum score of 90% on the combined written and tasting exams and at least 40 judging points.

False

BJCP Master judges must score at least 90% on the combined written and tasting exams and earn at least 50 experience points, with at least half of them from judging.

False

The maximum score on the combined written and tasting exams for the BJCP National rank is 89%.

False

BJCP Master judges must score at least 90% on the combined written and tasting exams and fulfill a Grand Master Service Requirement.

False

BJCP Grand Master judges must score at least 95% on the combined written and tasting exams.

False

BJCP Grand Master judges must score at least 90% on the combined written and tasting exams.

True

Each additional BJCP Grand Master level requires an additional 100 experience points.

True

BJCP Honorary Grand Master judges do not have to take the BJCP exam.

True

The BJCP Honorary Grand Master rank is bestowed upon professional brewers when they judge at homebrew competitions.

False

Honorary Master is a temporary rank bestowed on operatives of the BJCP.

True

The BJCP Grand Master rank requires the same minimum score on the combined written and tasting exams as the Master rank.

True

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