Kitchen Handwashing Techniques Quiz

What is the first thing you need to do when you enter the kitchen area?

• Grab ingredients

• Clean the kitchen surfaces

• Wash your hands

• Start cooking right away

What type of water should you use to wash your hands?

• Cold water

• Warm water

• Boiling water

• Ice water

How long should the handwashing process minimally take?

• 10-15 seconds

• 20-30 seconds

• 40-50 seconds

• 2 minutes

What should you use to dry your hands after washing them in FACS?

• Your clothing

• A paper towel

• A hand dryer

• A dish towel

What should you use to turn the faucets off after washing your hands?

• A cloth towel

• Your hands

• A paper towel

• A tissue

What surfaces of your hands should you wash when handwashing?

• Only the palms

• Only the backs of your hands

• Only in between your fingers

• All surfaces including palms, backs, in between fingers, and underneath nails

What does soap do to germs and bacteria cells?

• Protects them

• Kills them

• Nourishes them

• Multiplies them

What should you avoid doing after washing your hands to prevent recontamination?

• Tying your shoes

• Touching school supplies

• Itching your nose

• All of the above

Why is it important to wash your hands multiple times during a food lab?

• To show off

• To ensure sanitation and prevent spreading germs and bacteria to food products

• To waste time

• To avoid doing other tasks

What should you use to wash your hands in FACS?

• Shampoo

• Hand soap

• Body wash

• Dish soap