Kitchen Safety Quiz

What is the safest way to extinguish a small grease fire in the kitchen?

• Pour water on it

• Use a fire extinguisher

• Cover it with a metal lid

• Use a wet towel

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Which of the following is a basic rule for knife safety in the kitchen?

• Always cut towards yourself

• Use a dull knife to avoid cuts

• Keep your knives sharp

• Leave knives in the sink

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What should you do if you spill something on the kitchen floor?

• Leave it and clean it later

• Wipe it up immediately

• Cover it with a towel

• Ignore it

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Which of the following is a safe practice when using electrical appliances in the kitchen?

• Use wet hands to plug in appliances

• Keep appliances away from water

• Overload electrical outlets

• Use damaged cords

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What is the proper way to store raw meat in the refrigerator?

• On the top shelf

• In the vegetable drawer

• On the bottom shelf

• In the door compartment

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Why is it important to wash your hands before cooking?

• To keep your hands clean

• To prevent the spread of bacteria

• To make your hands smell good

• To dry your hands

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What should you do if you cut yourself while cooking?

• Continue cooking

• Wash the cut and apply a bandage

• Ignore the cut

• Use the same knife

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Which of the following is a safe way to handle hot pots and pans?

• Use a wet cloth

• Use your bare hands

• Use oven mitts or pot holders

• Use a paper towel

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What is the best way to thaw frozen food safely?

• Leave it on the counter

• Thaw it in the refrigerator

• Use hot water

• Leave it in the sun

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Why is it important to keep raw and cooked foods separate?

• To save space

• To prevent cross-contamination

• To keep the refrigerator organized

• To make it easier to find food

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