ServSafe Test pt 1

Identify the term used to describe harmful bacteria spreading from raw foods to other foods.

• cross-contamination

• parallel-contamination

Answer explanation

Cross-contamination is the term used to describe harmful bacteria spreading from raw foods to other foods, making it the correct choice in this scenario.

You should wash your hands with soap and hot water for 15 seconds.

• True

• False

What method should never be used to thaw food?

• in the fridge over night

• on the counter over night

• in cold running water

• the microwave

After which activity must food handlers wash their hands?

• Putting on gloves
• Serving customers
• Applying hand antiseptic
• Clearing tables

What should food handlers do after prepping food and before using the restroom?

• Wash their hands
• Take off their hats
• Change their gloves
• Take off their aprons

Which piece of jewelry can be worn on a food handler's hand or arm?

• Watch
• Diamond ring
• Plain band ring
• Medical bracelet

When should hand antiseptics be used?

• After washing hands
• Before washing hands
• When soap is unavailable
• When gloves are not being used

A cook wore single-use gloves while forming raw ground beef into patties.  The cook continued to wear them while slicing hamburger buns. What mistake was made?

• The cook did not were reusable gloves while handling the raw ground beef and hamburger buns.
• The cook did not clean and sanitize the gloves before handling the hamburger buns.
• The cook did not wash hands before putting on the same gloves to slice the hamburger buns.
• The cook did not wash hands and put on new gloves before slicing the hamburger buns. 

A food handler has been diagnosed with an illness from Shigella spp. What should the manager tell this food handler to do?

• Stay home until a doctor approves a return to work.
• Wear gloves while handling food.
• Work in a nonfood handling situation.
• Wash hands frequently while handling food.

A food handler prepares and delivers meals to elderly individuals receiving cancer care services at home. What symptoms require this food handler to stay home from work?

• Thirst and itching
• Soreness with fatigue
• Sore throat with fever
• Headache and soreness