Food Safety Quiz

What are foodborne illnesses?

• Caused by inhaling contaminated air.

• Caused by exposure to contaminated surfaces.

• Caused by genetic factors.

• Caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages.

How does cross-contamination occur in food?

• Exposure to airborne contaminants.

• Improper storage of food.

• Contact with contaminated surfaces, utensils, or hands.

• Consumption of expired food products.

What are safe food handling practices?

• Not avoiding cross-contamination, not washing hands, incorrect food storage, not cooking food thoroughly

• Washing hands before and after handling food, separating raw and cooked foods, cooking food thoroughly, correct food storage, avoiding cross-contamination.

• Not cooking food thoroughly, not washing hands, incorrect food storage, not separating raw and cooked foods

• Eating raw food, not washing hands, storing food at room temperature, not separating raw and cooked foods

Why is temperature control important in food safety?

• To prevent harmful bacteria growth and maintain food quality.

• To improve food taste.

• To make food look appealing.

• To save energy.

What is personal hygiene's role in food safety?

• It prevents food contamination and ensures consumer safety.

• Food safety is not affected by personal hygiene.

• Personal hygiene is only important for personal health, not food safety.

• Personal hygiene has no impact on food safety.

Which of the following is an example of a foodborne illness? a) Common cold b) Influenza c) Salmonella d) Allergies

• c) Salmonella

• a) Common cold

• b) Influenza

• d) Allergies

Which is a potential source of cross-contamination? a) Cutting board b) Refrigerator c) Oven d) Sink

• b) Refrigerator

• c) Oven

• d) Sink

• a) Cutting board

True or False: Washing hands before handling food is safe.

• Can contaminate food

• Unnecessary

• True

• False

What is the correct temperature for storing perishable foods in the fridge?

• 32°F (0°C)

• 40°F (4°C)

• 50°F (10°C)

• 60°F (15°C)

Why should we wear clean clothes and hairnets while handling food?

• To avoid allergies.

• To follow fashion.

• To prevent hair loss.

• To avoid contamination and ensure hygiene.