Standard Operating Procedure

Which statement best describes a standard operating procedure (SOP)?

• SOPs are written descriptions of regularly occurring processes.

• SOPs summarize company policy.

• SOPs are a list of applicable state and federal regulations.

• SOPs are one-page, 'how to' guides for every process within an organizational system.

Why are standard operating procedures important?

• To ensure consistent execution of key processes.

• Processes can only be improved if they are written down.

• The Department of Labor requires that all key processes be written down.

• None of these answers are correct.

Which of the following is NOT one of the writing guidelines for SOPs discussed in the article?

• Use clear, easy-to-understand language.

• Use flowcharts as visual representations of the process.

• Avoid harsh tones and words like 'must, required,' and 'mandatory.

• Present the information in a step-by-step format.

These define the access of knowledge you have gained regarding how SOPs are created?

• Problem solving

• Making connections

• Information recall

Use to acquired knowledge to solve SOP practice problems?

• Problem solving

• Making connections

• Information recall

Use in understanding of the concept on writing SOPs?

• Problem solving

• Making connections

• Information recall

Which are examples of food to self cross-contamination?

• egg spills on apple

• sneeze on apple

• apple drops into cheese

• onion juice gets into your eye

The meat and cheese cutting boards are:

• green and yellow

• red and purple

• blue and green

• white

What comes first in your washing hands?

• soap

• scrub nails

• wet hands

• sing "happy birthday"

When do you wash your hands?

• before cooking

• before touching a different group of foods

• after your cough or sneeze

• before you dry the dishes and put them away