Question 1

Freshly prepared food should be added to a buffet line using the following method:

Accepted Answer

A)  First in/first out
B)  Last in/last out
C)  Mix the old and new batches
D)  Serve both at the same timeE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and mold are all causes of foodborne illnesses. What is the other cause of foodborne illnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inherently poisonous foods
B)  Foods with common allergens
C)  Toxic contamination
D)  All of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Listeria monocytogenes is of particular concern because:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a bacteria
B)  It is a mold
C)  Can grow slowly in refrigerators
D)  None of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which item has not been stored properly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flour stored on the floor
B)  Tomatoes stored in the refirgerator
C)  Rice stored in colored plastic containers
D)  All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Table sugar used by customers for use in coffee or other beverages should be checked and replaced how often:

Accepted Answer

A)  Every day
B)  Every week
C)  When they run out
D)  Every two daysE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following actions is considered unsafe for the kitchen staff?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chewing gum while working
B)  Taking a cigarette break, then washing hands
C)  Overcooking a pasta dish
D)  Wearing white shoes in a kitchenE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

It is commonly known that mice can enter a kitchen as long as a hole in the wall exists that is ____ inches in high.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 inch
B)  ½ inch
C)  ¼ inch
D)  2 inchesE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Cans with the following feature(s)  are considered unsafe for restaurant use:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rusty cans
B)  Cans with dents
C)  Outdated cans
D)  All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

At what temperature maximum should your refrigerator be kept at all times?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 °F
B)  32 °F
C)  40 °F
D)  45 °FE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Aflatoxins are typically associated with which of the following foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Milk
B)  Peanuts
C)  Cheese
D)  ButterE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Food safety begins at what stage in the restaurant process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ordering
B)  Receiving
C)  Storage
D)  PrepE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A customer requests that you serve their chicken medium rare in regards to internal temperature. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Satisfy the customer's request
B)  Tell the customer you cannot satisfy such a request
C)  Warn the customer that this will increase their chance of food borne illness
D)  None of the aboveE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Poor food safety standards can result in the following events except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Food borne illness
B)  Lawsuits
C)  Lower operating costs
D)  Poor working conditionsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Employee training concerning personal hygiene should start:

Accepted Answer

A)  Within the first month of employment
B)  After the employee has been hired
C)  During the first working shift
D)  After the first working shiftE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

You see a hair in the potato soup you are about to serve. The correct action to take is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Throw away the soup you are about to serve
B)  Throw away all the soup in the kitchen
C)  Save the soup to eat later
D)  None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

According to national standards, the maximum cold storage time for chicken salad is:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 days
B)  2 to 3 days
C)  3 to 5 days
D)  One weekE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Employees should wash hands after performing all of the following events, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking
B)  Eating
C)  Taking a break
D)  Washing dishesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Of the following listed hazards, which one is considered a biological hazard?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sneezing on food
B)  Mixing chemicals and food
C)  Metal shards on a counter
D)  Pesticides in dry storageE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following items is prohibited in an employee bathroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hand soap
B)  Hot and cold water
C)  Cloth towels
D)  Hand washing signE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The most important aspect of pest control can be traced to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Using the correct chemicals
B)  Depriving pests of food, water, and shelter
C)  A good pest control company
D)  The geographical location of the restaurantE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 1: Food Safety

Which of the following actions is considered unsafe for the kitchen staff?

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Table sugar used by customers for use in coffee or other beverages should be checked and replaced how often:

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Freshly prepared food should be added to a buffet line using the following method:

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Food safety begins at what stage in the restaurant process?

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Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and mold are all causes of foodborne illnesses. What is the other cause of foodborne illnesses?

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At what temperature maximum should your refrigerator be kept at all times?

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Employee training concerning personal hygiene should start:

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Which item has not been stored properly?

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According to national standards, the maximum cold storage time for chicken salad is:

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You see a hair in the potato soup you are about to serve. The correct action to take is:

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Aflatoxins are typically associated with which of the following foods?

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The most important aspect of pest control can be traced to:

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A customer requests that you serve their chicken medium rare in regards to internal temperature. What should you do?

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Which of the following items is prohibited in an employee bathroom?

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It is commonly known that mice can enter a kitchen as long as a hole in the wall exists that is ____ inches in high.

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Cans with the following feature(s) are considered unsafe for restaurant use:

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Of the following listed hazards, which one is considered a biological hazard?

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Poor food safety standards can result in the following events except:

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Listeria monocytogenes is of particular concern because:

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Employees should wash hands after performing all of the following events, except:

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