Agency inspection personnel that are stationed at fixed positions along the slaughter line performing carcass-by-carcass inspections are known as which term?

• A. Off-line inspectors
• B. Line inspectors
• C. Post mortem inspectors
• D. On-line inspectors

Answer: (D)

The concept here is inspection that happens directly on the processing line as each carcass passes through fixed inspection stations. These inspectors, stationed along the slaughter line, examine every carcass one by one as it moves by, catching defects, safety issues, or deviations in real time so nothing substandard proceeds.

This term is the best fit because it specifically describes being on the production line and inspecting each carcass during processing, rather than inspecting later away from the line or after processing. Off-line inspectors work away from the line, often in a separate area or lab and review products after some processing has occurred. Post mortem inspection also tends to refer to assessments conducted in a different setting and at a later stage. The on-line designation emphasizes the continuous, real-time, line-side nature of the inspection.