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Certified Cannabis Edibles Professional (CCEP) Exam Prep

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Module 1: Welcome to the Cannabis Edibles Profession Sample Lesson

1.1 Introduction

1.2 How the Edibles Industry Grew

1.3 What You Can Earn and Why a Dosing Mistake Is a Liability, Not Just a Kitchen Error

1.4 What the CCEP Credential Is and How You Earn It

1.5 Common Myths About Edibles

1.6 Real-World Examples

1.7 Best Practices and Common Mistakes

Chapter 1 Practice

Chapter 1 Practice Set

Chapter 1 Reflect

Chapter 1 Wrap-up

Module 2: Cannabis Science Basics: The Plant, Cannabinoids, and Terpenes

2.1 Introduction

2.2 One Plant, Two Names: Hemp and Marijuana and Inside the Flower: Where the Good Stuff Is Made

2.3 Why Potency Fades: Heat, Light, Air, and Time and Meet the Cannabinoids

2.4 Sativa, Indica, and Why the Old Labels Can Fool You and Raw vs. Active: Why Fresh Cannabis Will Not Get You High

2.5 Terpenes: The Smell, the Flavor, and Maybe the Feel and The Entourage Effect

2.6 Full-Spectrum, Broad-Spectrum, and Isolate

2.7 Real-World Examples

2.8 Best Practices and Common Mistakes

Chapter 2 Practice

Chapter 2 Practice Set

Chapter 2 Reflect

Chapter 2 Wrap-up

Module 3: How Edibles Work in the Body

3.1 Introduction

3.2 The Endocannabinoid System: Your Body’s Balance Team and Two Roads Into the Body: Smoking vs. Eating

3.3 The Journey of an Edible and First-Pass Metabolism and 11-Hydroxy-THC

3.4 Onset, Peak, and Duration: The Edible Timeline

3.5 Start Low, Go Slow

3.6 Guiding Different Kinds of Customers

3.7 Mixing Cannabis with Alcohol or Medicine

3.8 Real-World Examples

3.9 Best Practices and Common Mistakes

Chapter 3 Practice

Chapter 3 Practice Set

Chapter 3 Reflect

Chapter 3 Wrap-up

Module 4: Decarboxylation: Activating Cannabis

4.1 Introduction

4.2 What Decarboxylation Really Means and The Temperature and Time Sweet Spot

4.3 How to Decarb, Step by Step

4.4 How Decarbing Shapes Your Dosing Math

4.5 Freshness and Moisture: Prepare Before You Decarb

4.6 Myth-Busters: Decarbing Edition

4.7 Why This Humble Step Earns Respect

4.8 Real-World Examples

4.9 Best Practices and Common Mistakes

Chapter 4 Practice

Chapter 4 Practice Set

Chapter 4 Reflect

Chapter 4 Wrap-up

Module 5: Infusion Methods: Butters, Oils, and Concentrates

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Why Fat and Alcohol, Not Water

5.3 Making Cannabis Oil

5.4 Straining, Storing, and Labeling

5.5 Cleaning, Cross-Contact, and Kitchen Setup

5.6 Flavor: Working With the Taste of Cannabis

5.7 Common Questions About Infusion

5.8 Real-World Examples

5.9 Best Practices and Common Mistakes

Chapter 5 Practice

Chapter 5 Practice Set

Chapter 5 Reflect

Chapter 5 Wrap-up

Module 6: Dosing and Potency: The Math of Safe Edibles

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Reading Potency: Percent and Milligrams

6.3 Accounting for Real-World Losses

6.4 Serving Sizes and Legal Limits

6.5 A Note on Units: Grams, Ounces, and Milligrams

6.6 Dosing With Pre-Made Distillate or Tincture

6.7 Consistency Across Many Batches

6.8 Real-World Examples

6.9 Best Practices and Common Mistakes

Chapter 6 Practice

Chapter 6 Practice Set

Chapter 6 Reflect

Chapter 6 Wrap-up

Module 7: Food Safety and the Commercial Kitchen

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Why Food Safety Comes First

7.3 Personal Hygiene and Handwashing

7.4 Good Manufacturing Practices and SOPs

7.5 Receiving and Storing Ingredients Safely

7.6 Training, Logs, and a Culture of Safety

7.7 A Simple Daily Safety Routine

7.8 Your Role on the Safety Team

7.9 Real-World Examples

7.10 Best Practices and Common Mistakes

Chapter 7 Practice

Chapter 7 Practice Set

Chapter 7 Reflect

Chapter 7 Wrap-up

Module 8: Recipe Development for Medical and Recreational Markets

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Why Recipe Development Matters

8.3 Balancing Flavor and Managing the Green Taste

8.4 Developing Beverages

8.5 Sweeteners and Healthier Options

8.6 Sample Recipe: Infused Chocolate Squares

8.7 Designing for Packaging and Presentation

8.8 Seeing the Whole Journey

8.9 Real-World Examples

8.10 Best Practices and Common Mistakes

Chapter 8 Practice

Chapter 8 Practice Set

Chapter 8 Reflect

Chapter 8 Wrap-up

Module 9: Packaging, Labeling, and Compliance

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Why Packaging and Labeling Are Safety Tools

9.3 Child-Resistant and Safe Packaging

9.4 Consequences of Getting It Wrong

9.5 Label Math: Servings and Totals

9.6 QR Codes and Digital Tracking

9.7 When in Doubt, Ask

9.8 Real-World Examples

9.9 Best Practices and Common Mistakes

Chapter 9 Practice

Chapter 9 Practice Set

Chapter 9 Reflect

Chapter 9 Wrap-up

Module 10: Quality Control and Product Testing

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Why Testing Exists

10.3 Batch Consistency and Homogeneity Testing

10.4 When Things Fail: Recalls

10.5 In-House Checks Versus Lab Testing

10.6 The Real Cost of Skipping Testing

10.7 Customer Complaints as Quality Signals

10.8 Real-World Examples

10.9 Best Practices and Common Mistakes

Chapter 10 Practice

Chapter 10 Practice Set

Chapter 10 Reflect

Chapter 10 Wrap-up

Module 11: Building Your Career as a Cannabis Edibles Professional

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Where You Stand Now

11.3 Professional Ethics

11.4 Staying Current and Growing

11.5 Networking and Reputation

11.6 Exam Day: What to Expect

11.7 Setting Goals for Your Career

11.8 Real-World Examples

11.9 Best Practices and Common Mistakes

Chapter 11 Practice

Chapter 11 Practice Set

Chapter 11 Reflect

Chapter 11 Wrap-up

CCEP Course Final Exam

Chapter 1 Practice Set

Certified Cannabis Edibles Professional (CCEP) Exam Prep
Module 1: Welcome to the Cannabis Edibles Profession
Chapter 1 Practice
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Question 1 of 36

1. Question

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2. Question

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4. Question

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The certification this book prepares you for is the Certified Cannabis Edibles BLANK 1 of 1.
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5. Question

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6. Question

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Question 7 of 36

7. Question

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The four core skills are infuse, create, BLANK 1 of 1 and comply, and innovate.
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Question 8 of 36

8. Question

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When eaten, an edible enters the body through the BLANK 1 of 1 instead of the lungs.
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9. Question

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The golden rule of edibles is: start low, go BLANK 1 of 1.
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10. Question

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Question 11 of 36

11. Question

Drag each meaning to the term it matches.

Sort elements

The plant that contains cannabinoids and is the source of these products.
A natural chemical made by the cannabis plant.
The cannabinoid that causes the "high" feeling.
A cannabinoid that does not cause a high.
A food or drink made with cannabis.
The amount of cannabis, usually THC, in one serving.
Putting cannabis into a food ingredient like butter or oil.
How strong a product is; more THC means higher this.
Following all the laws and rules for a cannabis product.
The credential this book prepares you to earn.

Cannabis

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Cannabinoid

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CBD	Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Edible

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Infusion

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Potency

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Compliance

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Question 12 of 36

12. Question

How many questions are on the CCEP certification exam?

50
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80
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100
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200
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Question 13 of 36

13. Question

What score is needed to pass the CCEP exam?

50 percent
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60 percent
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70 percent
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90 percent
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Question 14 of 36

14. Question

Which of the following is NOT one of the four core skills?

Infuse
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Create
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Dose and comply
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Advertise
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Question 15 of 36

15. Question

About how much can certified edibles professionals expect to earn per year?

$20,000 to $30,000
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$50,000 to $100,000
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$120,000 to $150,000
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$200,000 or more
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Question 16 of 36

16. Question

What is the role of the NCCB?

It trains workers to cook
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It grows cannabis
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It certifies professionals through exams
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It sells edibles
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Question 17 of 36

17. Question

A serious dosing error is best described as a:

minor taste problem
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safety and legal liability
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normal part of cooking
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packaging choice
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Question 18 of 36

18. Question

Which is a common workplace for an edibles professional?

A licensed dispensary
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A public school
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A car dealership
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A post office
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Question 19 of 36

19. Question

The skill that most separates a professional from a hobby cook is:

speed
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control over dosing
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fancy flavors
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large batches
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Question 20 of 36

20. Question

A cannabis edible is best defined as:

a type of cannabis flower
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a food or drink made with cannabis
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a smoking device
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a lab test
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Question 21 of 36

21. Question

Which cannabinoid causes the high feeling?

THC
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CBD
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CBN
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CBG
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Question 22 of 36

22. Question

Which cannabinoid does NOT cause a high?

CBD
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THC
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Both cause a high
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Neither exists
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Question 23 of 36

23. Question

job interview
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first day of work
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certification exam
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business license
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Question 24 of 36

24. Question

Who provides the training to prepare for the CCEP exam?

The NCCB itself
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No training is possible
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Approved training providers and study materials like this book
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The state government
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Question 25 of 36

25. Question

Professionalism in a cannabis kitchen mainly means:

following the rules and putting safety first
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working as fast as possible
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using the most cannabis possible
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avoiding record keeping
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Question 26 of 36

26. Question

Compared with smoking, an edible reaches the body through the:

lungs
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skin
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eyes
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stomach and digestive system
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Question 27 of 36

27. Question

T / F You can pass the CCEP exam with a score of 70 percent or higher.

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Question 28 of 36

28. Question

T / F The NCCB both trains and certifies cannabis workers.

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Question 29 of 36

29. Question

T / F A dosing error is only a minor kitchen mistake.

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Question 30 of 36

30. Question

T / F Edibles professionals can work in licensed dispensaries.

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Question 31 of 36

31. Question

T / F Infusion is one of the four core skills.

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Question 32 of 36

32. Question

T / F Certified professionals often earn more than non-certified workers.

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Question 33 of 36

33. Question

T / F The CCEP exam has 100 questions.

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Question 34 of 36

34. Question

T / F “Start low, go slow” means taking a large dose quickly.

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Question 35 of 36

35. Question

T / F Control over dosing is the key professional skill.

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Question 36 of 36

36. Question

T / F This textbook can be used to prepare for the CCEP exam.

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