Food Hygiene and Safety Pre-Test Catherine McAuley College

What is the recommended duration for effective hand washing?

• 60 seconds

• 45 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 20 seconds

Cross-contamination occurs when raw meat juices come into contact with ready-to-eat food.

• True

• Fasle

Thawing frozen meat at room temperature is a safe practice.

• True

• False

What temperature range is considered the "danger zone" for food, where bacteria multiply rapidly?

• 5-60 degrees

• 6-50 degrees

• 10-50 degrees

• 10-60 degrees

Ideally, leftovers should be refrigerated within what timeframe after cooking?

• 2 hours

• 8 hours

• 5 hours

Wooden cutting boards are more sanitary than plastic cutting boards.

• True

• False

What is the recommended duration for keeping leftovers in the refrigerator before discarding them?

• 1 day

• 2-3 days

• 3-4 days

• 1 month

According to food safety experts, how often should kitchen sponges be replaced to avoid bacterial contamination?

• 1-2 weeks

• 3-4 weeks

• 5-6 weeks

• 7-8 weeks

What percentage of foodboarne illnesses are estimated to be caused by improper handwashing in the kitchen?

• Approximately 5%

• Approximately 10%

• Approximately 15%

• Approximately 20%

When cooking or reheating food, what is the minimum internal temperature it should reach to be considered safe?

• Over 75 degrees

• Over 60 degrees

• Over 55 degrees

• Over 30 degrees