FCS Essentials: Safety and Sanitation Quiz

Which of the following will prevent cuts in the kitchen?

• Holding knife by the blade

• Trying to catch the knife if it falls.

• Saying "Behind you with a knife" when walking behind someone

• Carrying the knife with the point of the knife facing outward from your body.

What should you do if you cut yourself with a knife?

• Scream

• Go to the nurse

• Do not tell anyone

• Get Ms. Isaacs, stop the bleeding, and clean the cut.

Which of the following is a way to avoid burns in the kitchen?

• Open lids of pots or pans away from you.

• Use wet oven mitts and pot holders

• Open lids of pots or pans towards you.

• leave the burner on after you are finished with it.

Which of the following are NOT ways to prevent falls?

• Close cabinet doors and drawers

• Bring backpacks and belongings to cooking stations.

• Clean up spills immediately

• Spray cooking spray over a trash can or sink.

Which of the following kills germs?

• Cleaning

• Sanitizing

Which of the following are ways to prevent food borne illnesses?

• Cook foods to the correct internal temperature.

• Wear the same gloves when handle raw beef and raw chicken

• Store meats on the top shelf of the fridge so they stay cooler

• Use different tools and equipment for meats and fresh produce.

What is the temperature danger zone?

• 40-135

• 40-150

• 41-135

• 41-150

Foods should not be in the temp danger zone for more than _____ hours.

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 5

Thawing- What is the best/safest way to thaw frozen foods?

• Place in cold water in the sink

• Microwave

• Lay on counter

• Place in the refrigerator

Which of the following are NOT ways to prevent cross contamination?

• Change gloves when you are switching food items such as chicken to beef.

• Use different cutting boards for meats and fresh produce.

• Store meats in the same container in the fridge.

• Store meat in the bottom of the fridge.