Autumn Mays Handwashing Quiz,

What single action by food handlers is the greatest cause of food-borne illness?

• improper dishwashing

• poor handwashing

• working when ill

• cooking food at too hot of a temperature

What is the number one way to prevent colds?

• take Tylenol

• get an antibiotic from your doctor

• don't go out with a wet head

• good handwashing procedures

What is the best precaution for preventing foodborne illnesses?

• buy from an approved vendor

• Use the vendor with the best quality food

• handwashing

• having a clean restaurant

If you are preparing food, hand sanitizer is acceptable to use in place of handwashing

• True

• False

How long should you scrub your hands for to insure they are clean?

• 20-30 seconds

• 40- 50 seconds

• one minute

• two minutes

What is a good way to help you wash for the correct amount of time?

• set a timer

• have someone time you

• sing the ABC's song to yourself

• hop on one foot and count

Which part of your hand should you scrub while hand washing?

• Just the tops of your hands

• The tops of your hands, palms, knuckles, fingers, fingernails and wrists

• Just your fingers

• The tops and palms of your hands

What is the first step when washing your hands?

• put soap on them

• wet hands

• rinse hands

• scrub hands

What is the second step in proper hand washing

• wet hands

• soap

• lather and scrub

• Rinse

What is the third step in proper hand washing

• wet hands

• soap

• lather and scrub

• Rinse