7th Grade Pretest

Front

What should you do if a grease fire starts in your kitchen?

Back

Cover it with a tight fitting lid and turn off the heat.

Front

Which of these items should NOT be used to put out a grease fire? Options: water, baking soda, fire extinguisher

Back

water

Front

What is the safest way to thaw frozen meat? Options: On the kitchen counter, In the refrigerator, Under hot running water, In the oven

Back

In the refrigerator

Front

Which of these practices helps prevent cross-contamination? Options: Using the same cutting board for all food items, Washing hands after handling raw meat, Using the same knife for all foods without washing, Storing raw meat above ready-to-eat foods in the fridge

Back

Washing hands after handling raw meat

Front

What should you do if you spill something on the kitchen floor?

Back

Clean it up immediately

Front

Why is it important to keep pot handles turned inward on the stove?

Back

To prevent people from knocking into the handles and spilling over the pot.

Front

What should you do before cleaning an electrical appliance?

Back

Unplug it

Front

Why is it important to wash fruits and vegetables before eating them?

Back

To remove pesticides and dirt

Front

What should you do if you cut yourself while cooking?

Back

Wash the cut and apply a bandage

Front

Which of these is NOT a safe practice when using a microwave? Options: Using microwave-safe containers, Covering food with a microwave-safe lid or wrap, Using metal containers

Back

Using metal containers