Kitchen Safety Practice Test

1. Oven mitts and gloves should always be...

• a. Used instead of towels or aprons

• b. Dry and well insulated

• c. All of the above

What is the correct water temperature for washing hands?

• a. The water temperature does not matter.

• b. Use warm water

• c. Use cold water

3. If your clothes catch fire, you should...

• a. stop, drop to the ground, and roll or use a fire blanket.

• b. run to the nearest exit.

• c. pour water on yourself.

4. You can prevent burns from steaming pots...

• a. by lifting the lid directly upwards.

• b. by opening the lid towards your body so you can see inside the pot.

• c. by opening the lid like a shield so the steam moves away from you.

5. Slips and falls can be prevented…

• a. by immediately drying liquids with paper towels.

• b. by letting liquids air dry.

• c. by placing paper towels over the spill and leaving them.

6. When opening the oven door, you should…

• a. fully open the oven door.

• b. slide the oven rack using a holder.

• c. all of the above.

7. In what order should the dishes be washed?

• a. From cleanest to dirtiest.

• b. In any order you want.

• c. From dirtiest to cleanest.

After turning off the stove, you should immediately put out a grease fire...

• a. using a kitchen towel to smother the flames.

• b. pouring cold water on the fire.

• c. putting a lid on the pan or smothering the flame with baking soda.

9. Kitchen knives should be taken care of...

• a. by keeping them sharp.

• b. by washing and storing them separately.

• c. All of the above.

10. The most important thing in the food laboratory is...

• a. to have fun.

• b. to talk with your friends.

• c. to keep everyone safe.