Food Safety Knowledge Assessment

What is the minimum pass mark required to obtain a certificate in this course?

• 20 out of 27

• 18 out of 27

• 25 out of 27

• 15 out of 27

Which of the following is NOT a component of food safety?

• Storage

• Decoration

• Preparation

• Handling

What is the primary benefit of ensuring food safety in a business establishment?

• Improves food taste

• Decreases food preparation time

• Increases food sales

• Reduces food poisoning illnesses

Why is compliance with food safety laws important for food business owners?

• To increase food prices

• To avoid prosecution and fines

• To reduce employee wages

• To decrease food quality

What is the main piece of UK legislation related to food safety?

• Food Hygiene Act 2000

• Food Safety Act 1990

• Health and Safety Act 1985

• Consumer Protection Act 1995

What must food business operators ensure about the food they sell?

• It is packaged in colorful wrappers

• It is the cheapest available

• It is of the nature, substance, or quality expected by consumers

• It is imported from abroad

What is one of the powers of environmental health officers?

• To manage food businesses

• To enter and inspect premises

• To arrest food handlers

• To set food prices

What should a food handler do if food is found to be unsafe?

• Mix it with safe food

• Withdraw it and report the incident

• Ignore the issue

• Sell it at a discount

Why is it important to label food correctly?

• To provide accurate information to consumers

• To make it look attractive

• To increase sales

• To reduce packaging costs

What is the role of environmental health officers in food safety?

• To manage restaurant staff

• To promote food businesses

• To enforce compliance with food safety laws

• To provide free food samples