Kitchen Safety Quiz

Jorja is preparing a meal for her family. Safe food handling includes which of the following practices?

• Thawing food at room temperature

• Using separate utensils for raw and cooked foods

• Storing raw meat above vegetables in the fridge

• Tasting food to check if it's spoiled

Veronica is preparing a meal for her classmates. How can she avoid food poisoning?

• Eating food past its expiration date

• Cooking food to the appropriate temperature

• Leaving perishable food out of the fridge

• Using the same plate for raw and cooked meat

What ability should Alice demonstrate regarding food preparation areas?

• Ability to cook gourmet meals

• Ability to leave food preparation area in a clean and sanitized state

• Ability to decorate the area

• Ability to use all available equipment

During a cooking class, Joey accidentally spills water on a grease fire. What happens?

• It extinguishes the fire

• It causes a disaster

• It cools down the fire

• It has no effect

Which of the following is NOT needed for a fire to burn?

• Heat

• Fuel

• Water

• Oxygen

What should be done with longer hair to maintain personal hygiene in food safety?

• Leave it loose

• Tuck it inside the cap/Use a hairtie

• Dye it

• Cut it short

Match the following actions with their impact on preventing cross-contamination.

• Increases risk of cross-contamination

• Washing hands and surfaces often

• Increases risk of cross-contamination

• Using the same cutting board for all foods

• Increases risk of cross-contamination

• Storing cleaning supplies with food items

• Reduces risk of cross-contamination

• Mixing raw and cooked foods

Rynik is preparing dinner and needs to thaw frozen meat. Which of the following is a safe method he should use?

• Leaving it on the kitchen counter

• Thawing it in the refrigerator

• Placing it under direct sunlight

• Soaking it in hot water

Which of the following practices helps in maintaining kitchen hygiene?

• Using the same cloth for cleaning and drying dishes

• Regularly sanitizing kitchen surfaces

• Leaving dirty dishes overnight

• Storing food waste in open bins

How should raw poultry be stored in the refrigerator to prevent contamination?

• On the top shelf above other foods

• In a sealed container on the bottom shelf

• In the vegetable drawer

• Next to cooked foods