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LRHSD District Safety Test

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 10hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Maya is organizing her kitchen. Where should she store heavy pots and pans?

a)

In the oven when they are not in use.

b)

On low shelves.

c)

On top of the refrigerator/freezer.

d)

In the cabinets above the stove.

2.

While cooking in the kitchen, Benjamin needs to uncover a pan. To avoid burns from escaping steam, he should ________?

a)

Lift the cover straight up.

b)

Lift the cover towards you first.

c)

Lift the cover away from your face.

d)

Turn the burner off and then removed the lid.

3.

Charlotte was preparing a meal for her family. If she does not wash her hands after blowing her nose, coughing, or sneezing while handling food, she could spread __________, which results in nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

a)

Salmonella bacteria

b)

Staph bacteria and viruses

c)

Listeria bacteria

d)

Botulism

4.

During a cooking class, Michael learned that major causes of kitchen accidents include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Burns from hot grease

b)

Cuts from dull knives

c)

Paper cuts

d)

Slipping on wet floors

5.

Samuel is baking cookies and needs to remove hot pans from the oven with _____?

a)

A dishcloth

b)

A pot holder or oven mitts

c)

A dish towel

d)

Multiple layers of paper towels

6.

Charlotte is setting up her new electric skillet. When plugging in the cord, she should:

a)

Plug the cord into the outlet and then into the appliance.

b)

FIRST, plug the cord into the appliance, then into the outlet.

c)

Plug the cord into the appliance at the same time.

d)

Any of these are safe practices.

7.

While cooking dinner, Liam accidentally starts a grease fire on the stove. What should he do?

a)

Quickly throw water on it

b)

Carry the flaming pan to the sink.

c)

Put the fire out with an extinguisher or throw salt or baking soda on it

d)

Either A or B

8.

Benjamin is working in a restaurant kitchen. Slips and falls can best be prevented by:

a)

Cleaning up spills on the floor

b)

Watching where you are going

c)

Wearing proper shoes in the kitchen

d)

All the above are safe practices

9.

During a cooking class, Benjamin learned that raw or undercooked eggs, poultry, or meat can cause illness because they often carry _____________.

a)

Botulism

b)

Salmonella bacteria

c)

Perfringens poisoning

d)

Staph bacteria

10.

During a cooking class, Olivia learned that the "danger zone" refers to temperatures of ________ at which bacteria multiply very rapidly.

a)

20 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit

b)

40 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit

c)

60 degrees Fahrenheit to 160 degrees Fahrenheit

d)

80 degrees Fahrenheit to 180 degrees Fahrenheit

11.

Zoe is preparing a meal and needs to thaw some frozen chicken. She knows food may be safely thawed using any of the following methods EXCEPT _________.

a)

Thawing in the refrigerator

b)

Thawing in the sink with cold water

c)

Thawing in a microwave

d)

Thawing on the counter

12.

While preparing a meal, Kai decided to chop vegetables. Instead of cutting on the counter or table top, use a __________.

a)

Piece of wax paper

b)

Cutting board

c)

Cookie sheet

d)

Large piece of glass

13.

Aria is cooking dinner and accidentally starts a grease fire. Which product would be best for extinguishing it if she does not have a fire extinguisher?

a)

Sugar

b)

Water

c)

Baking soda

d)

Vanilla

14.

Grace is learning how to wash dishes safely. What is NOT the best way for her to wash knives and other sharp objects ___________.

a)

Separately from other items

b)

By placing them to the side of the sink and washing them one knife at a time.

c)

By placing them at the bottom of the sink for soaking

d)

Washing them with the sharp blade facing away from you.

15.

Oliver is preparing a meal and uses a cutting board to cut raw meat. Before chopping vegetables, the board is:

a)

Okay to reuse and wash later

b)

Wiped down with a damp cloth

c)

Washed with soap and hot water

d)

Sprayed with a chemical cleanser and rinsed in cool water

16.

Mia is teaching her younger sister how to wash hands properly. She explains that when you wash your hands with soap and water, the water should be __________.

a)

Warm

b)

Cool

c)

As cold as you can comfortably stand

d)

As hot as you can comfortably stand

17.

Michael was learning about hygiene in his health class. His teacher asked, 'Hands should be scrubbed with soap for at least _________.'

a)

5 seconds

b)

10 seconds

c)

15 seconds

d)

20 seconds

18.

Sophia is organizing her kitchen. Which of the following is the most important to store away from food?

a)

Seasonings

b)

Bleach

c)

Beverages

d)

Napkins

19.

During a science experiment, Aiden observed that bacteria grow very slowly at temperatures below _______ degree Fahrenheit.

a)

40

b)

72

c)

98

d)

100

20.

Avery is preparing a meal. Which of the following is an example of cross-contamination?

a)

Cooling hot food in the refrigerator in a Dutch oven

b)

Cooking food to temperatures below 135 degrees fahrenheit

c)

Cutting raw chicken and using the same knife to cut raw carrots

d)

Serving food with a ladle

21.

Noah is organizing his kitchen and needs to know where cleaning supplies should be stored. Cleaning supplies should be stored in ________________.

a)

Under the sink

b)

Dry food storage area

c)

Food storage container

d)

A cabinet away from food and out of reach of children

22.

During a cooking class, Anika and Liam are learning about food safety. The instructor asks them: What is the maximum time during preparation that potentially hazardous food can safely remain at temperatures between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 140 degrees Fahrenheit?

a)

Two hours

b)

Four hours

c)

Six hours

d)

Eight hours

23.

Elijah is preparing a large meal for a family gathering. Of the following, the safest method to cool the food quickly is by ___________.

a)

Putting hot food containers in the freezer

b)

Dividing large portions into smaller amounts

c)

Pouring product into pans with a depth of six inches

d)

Loosely covering and stacking pans

24.

Aria needs to reach a book on a high shelf. An easy and safe way for her to do this is to ________.

a)

Stand on a pile of books

b)

Use a chair

c)

Climb on the counter

d)

Use a step stool

25.

When Aria is spraying vegetable oil on a frying pan she should _________.

a)

Take it outside and spray it

b)

Turn on the burner, place the pan over the flame, and then spray the pan

c)

Spray over the sink or trash can

d)

Spray it when it sits on the stove burner before turning on the burner

26.

Michael was at a restaurant when he noticed someone at the next table was choking, turning blue, and could not talk. The Heimlich maneuver is __________________________.

a)

Used when for a burn on a finger

b)

Used when a person needs to go to the bathroom

c)

Used when a person is choking, turning blue, and cannot talk

d)

Used when a person coughs while eating

27.

Aria accidentally touched a hot pan. For a burn on her finger ______________.

a)

Put butter on it

b)

Put ice on it

c)

Put it under cool running water

d)

Put a cut up potato on it to draw out the sting

28.

Ethan is learning how to cook and wants to ensure safety in the kitchen. In order to avoid an accident with a knife or anything with sharp edges _____________________.

a)

Keep sharp knives sharp

b)

Sweep up broken glass and vacuum after cleaning it up

c)

Never put knives in a sink with a soapy water and other dishes

d)

All of the above

29.

Olivia is learning about kitchen safety. She wants to know how fires and burns can be prevented. What should she do?

a)

Basic cleanliness and using equipment in good condition

b)

Removing bits of food around the stove tops, in ovens, and toaster ovens.

c)

Cleaning up after cooking

d)

All of the above

30.

During a home safety inspection, Ethan noticed several potential fire hazards. What non-food items should he be concerned about?

a)

Frayed wires of electrical equipment

b)

Dish Towels and potholders/mitts too close to the burners

c)

Paper goods too close to the stove top when it is on

d)

All of the above

31.

Mia was baking cookies when she noticed a fire in the oven. Two steps for putting fires out in an oven are _______________.

a)

Turn off the oven and throw water on the fire

b)

Leave the oven on and close the oven door

c)

Turn off the oven and close the over door

d)

Turn off the oven and throw a pot lid into the flames

32.

Ava was at a campfire when her clothes accidentally caught on fire. What should she do?

a)

Stop, drop, and roll

b)

Run to the shower, tear off all your clothes, and put butter on the burn

c)

Put a blanket over you, put aloe on the burn, and call 911

d)

All of the above

33.

Avery is preparing for emergencies. Things that will help Avery in an emergency are ____________.

a)

First aid kit

b)

Telephone number of emergency squad and hospital

c)

Telephone number of Poison Control

d)

Know how to do the Heimlich Maneuver

e)

All of the above

34.

During a home safety workshop, Rohan asked, 'More accidents happen in what part of your home?'

a)

Basement

b)

Garage

c)

Kitchen

d)

Living room

35.

While cooking in the kitchen, Luna noticed that pot handles should be _______________________.

a)

Turned towards the front of the stove so you can easily grab it.

b)

Towards the side or center

c)

Towards another pot

d)

All of the above are acceptable

36.

Grace wants to childproof her kitchen. What should she do?

a)

Put dish soap under the sink.

b)

Put cereal under the sink.

c)

Put food and cleaning chemicals where they can be easily reached.

d)

Put a childproof lock on cabinets and drawers that may have food, cleaning supplies, and sharp knives in them.

37.

Abigail was cooking dinner and used a wet potholder to take a hot dish out of the oven. Why is this unsafe?

a)

It will not be handy to grab

b)

It will transmit heat and you can get burned

c)

You could be electrocuted

d)

It could spread bacteria

38.

What should David do if a piece of toast gets caught in a toaster?

a)

Unplug the toaster and then use tongs to get it out

b)

It is okay to leave the plug in and use a fork to grab the caught toast

c)

Immediately shake the toaster upside down.

d)

All of the above

39.

While preparing dinner, Avery needs to handle a knife safely in the kitchen. What is the safest way to do so?

a)

Hold it by the blade

b)

Hold it by the handle

c)

Pass it to someone blade first

d)

Leave it in the sink

40.

Samuel is using various electrical appliances at home. Which of the following is NOT a safe practice?

a)

Unplugging appliances when not in use

b)

Using appliances with frayed cords

c)

Keeping appliances away from water

d)

Reading the instruction manual

41.

Charlotte is preparing a meal and wants to prevent cross-contamination. What should she do?

a)

Use the same cutting board for all foods

b)

Wash hands after handling raw meat

c)

Store raw meat above vegetables in the fridge

d)

Use the same knife for raw and cooked foods