ServSafe Chapter 2

Which type of food best supports the growth of bacteria?

• Fats

• Sugars

• Starches

• Proteins

What are common symptoms of a foodborne illness?

• Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps and dissiness

• Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps and headache

• Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps and jaundice

• Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps and tiredness

Which food best supports the growth of bacteria?

• Butter

• Cooked rice

• Loaf of bread

• Chocolate cake

What is the most important way to prevent a foodborne illness from growing bacteria?

• Control time and temperature

• Prevent cross-contamination

• Practice good personal hygiene

• Practice correct cleaning and sanitizing

Bacteria grows best at which pH level?

• 0

• 2

• 7

• 12

Enterohemorrhagic and shiga toxin producing E. coli are commonly linked with what type of food?

• Potato salad

• Thick stews

• Dairy products

• Raw ground beef

Which food has the most available moisture for bacteria to grow?

• Food with an aw of 0.0

• Food with an aw of 0.2

• Food with an aw of 0.5

• Food with an aw of 1.0

What is the most important way to prevent a foodborne illness from viruses?

• Control time and temperature

• Prevent cross-contamination

• Practice good personal hygiene

• Practice correct cleaning and sanitizing

Is vacuum-packed food safe from the growth of bacteria?

• Yes, because the vacuum always destroys bacteria

• Yes, because all bacteria need oxygen to grow

• No, because bacteria can grow without oxygen

• No, because the vacuum increases the food's water activity

A customer called an operation and told the manager about getting sick after eating there. The customer complained of vomiting and diarrhea a few hours after eating raw oysters. What pathogen probably cause the illness?

• Norovirus

• Shigella spp.

• Salmonella Typhi

• Enterohemmorhagic and shiga tox-producing E. coli