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Safety

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A grease fire starts in a pan on the stove top. You should immediately:

a)

Throw water on the fire

b)

Run out of the room

c)

Put salt, baking soda or a lid on the fire

d)

Call 911

2.

The main reason that spills should be cleaned up immediately is because:

a)

Spills are harder to clean the longer they sit

b)

Somebody could slip and fall

c)

They look messy

d)

They make the kitchen smell funny

3.

Dull knives are safer than sharp knives.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

After a long day attending the class picnic, Shelly decided she was too tired to put away all of her leftovers. She went to bed and left the chicken, baked beans, and watermelon out on the kitchen table all night. In the morning, she put it in the fridge to eat for lunch later that day. She figured the food was fine. After all, it was cooked completely and there wasn’t any mayonnaise or egg in the food that could spoil. Is she correct in her thinking?

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

Saucepans and frying pans should be placed on the stove top with the handles facing:

a)

Inward

b)

Any which way. It doesn’t matter!

c)

Toward the person cooking

d)

Over a burner

6.

How long should you wash your hands for?

a)

10 seconds

b)

15 seconds

c)

20 seconds

d)

60 seconds

7.

It is not safe to cut vegetables on the same cutting board that you cut meat or poultry on.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Never, ever, ever put the following in the microwave (circle all that apply):

a)

Tin foil/Aluminum foil

b)

Plastic Wrap

c)

Metal objects

d)

Silverware

9.

You need to reach something on a high shelf. You should:

a)

Jump up on the countertop to reach it

b)

Use a step stool

c)

Climb on top of a friend’s shoulder

d)

Jump really high and grab it

10.

To thaw frozen meat, you should:

a)

Defrost it in a tub of warm water

b)

Cook it frozen, it’s okay!

c)

Defrost it on a countertop

d)

Defrost it in the refrigerator

11.

The temperature danger zone is between _______ degrees Fahrenheit and _______ degrees Fahrenheit.

a)

50 and 100

b)

30 and 130

c)

40 and 140

d)

100 and 200

12.

What do we mean by the “temperature danger zone”?

a)

It is the temperature that you can burn food.

b)

It is the temperature that can cause food to spoil if left out too long.

c)

It is the temperature you can burn yourself.

d)

It is the temperature that can cause freezer burn.

13.

When working in the kitchen:

a)

Hair must be up and an apron must be on mainly when you are cleaning

b)

Hair must be up and an apron must be on only while food is being prepared

c)

Hair must be up and an apron must be on for the entire lab

d)

Hair must be up and an apron must be on if you are wearing clothes you don’t want to get dirty

14.

To prevent electric shock

a)

Keep electric cords away from water

b)

Don’t plug many cords into the same outlet

c)

Make sure your hands are dry before plugging or unplugging

d)

All of the above

15.

What is a food-borne illness?

a)

Sickness caused by eating food that contains a harmful substance.

b)

Sickness caused by eating healthy foods

c)

Caused by eating fast food

d)

Sickness caused by carbonated drinks

16.

Hands should be washed after:

a)

Using the restroom

b)

Touching the hair, face, or body

c)

Taking out garbage

d)

All of the above

17.

One common cause of foodborne illness is:

a)

High acid foods

b)

Improper holding temperatures

c)

Excessive use of salt and other spices

d)

Too much exposure air

18.

Who is at greatest risk of getting food-borne illness?

a)

Newlyweds

b)

Food service workers

c)

Chronically ill people

d)

Teenagers and young adults

19.

After a long day attending the class picnic, Shelly decided she was too tired to put away all of her leftovers. She went to bed and left the chicken, baked beans, and watermelon out on the kitchen table all night. In the morning, she put it in the fridge to eat for lunch later that day. She figured the food was fine. After all, it was cooked completely and there wasn’t any mayonnaise or egg in the food that could spoil. Is she correct in her thinking?

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.

Before cooking, all of the following needs to happen (circle all that apply):

a)

Roll up your sleeves

b)

Long hair should be in a pony tail

c)

Wash your hands

d)

Know your roles and responsibilities

e)

Wear closed toe shoes

21.

Electrical appliances should be unplugged by pulling

a)

The cord

b)

The appliance

c)

The plug

22.
Which is an example of cross-contamination?
a)
Washing your hands before cooking
b)
Using separate cutting boards for meats and produce
c)
Storing your meats and produce separately.
d)
Using the same knife to cut chicken and onions (without washing it).
23.
Which of the following is TRUE about fridge storage?
a)
Pack it full
b)
Raw Meat on the Top Shelf
c)
Fruits on the bottom shelf
d)
Keep at 32-40 degrees
24.
Which one of the following are you supposed to do before cooking?
a)
take off jewelry
b)
wash hands
c)
tie hair back
d)
all of the above
25.
Is the following a SAFE or UNSAFE practice: Priya left her rings and watch on while cooking.
a)
Safe
b)
Unsafe
26.
Foodborne illness is
a)
an illness caused from not eating enough
b)
an eating disorder
c)
an illness caused by contaminated food
d)
When you have a food baby