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WorksheetsFOD1010 - Kitchen Safety Quiz
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
People poisoned with Staphylococcus may think they have the flu.
True
False
If you break glass, clean up the tiny pieces with:
a hand towel
a thick, wet paper towel or cloth
your hands
a vacuum
Keep foods that will be served as part of a picnic outing cold with insulated containers such as a cooler.
True
False
What material should never be put into the microwave?
plastic
glass
metal
all of the above
How should the cabinet doors remain when not in use?
opened
closed
Safe or unsafe: Tying your hair back before cooking.
safe
unsafe
Food should not be left at room temperature over how many hours?
2
4
6
8
What ingredient can put out a grease fire?
Water
Flour
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
The danger zone is the temperature that allows bacteria to ___________.
die
grow
freeze
You should turn pan handles __________________.
to the right
to the center of the stove
to the left
away from the edge of the counter
This disease is often caused by micro-organisms found in large containers of improperly cooled soups and gravies served on a steam table or at room temperature.
Trichinosis
Salmonella
Botulism
Perfringens
E.coli
Julie used a dull knife to chop so she wouldn't cut her hands or ruin the counter top.
Safe practice
Unsafe practice
Travis removed hot corn on the cob from the pot using long-handled tongs.
Safe practice
Unsafe practice
A clean and sanitary work area will help to control the cross contamination of food during preparation.
True
False
When reheating leftovers they need to be _______________ before serving.
Freezing cold
Lukewarm
Room Temperature
At least 165°F (hot)
Clayton lifted the lid of a steaming pan towards himself so that the steam went away from his face.
Safe practice
Unsafe practice
Never touch electrical sockets with:
dry hands
wet hands
floury hands
While cooking, it is a good idea to use your apron or smock as a hand towel.
True
False
Accidents in the kitchen...
Occur more often than in other rooms of the house
Are usually due to carelessness
Will happen less often if equipment and supplies are used correctly
All of the above
If you spill something on the counter or floor, you should:
wipe or mop it up immediately
clean it later
walk over it so your socks can soak it up
jump in it
Correct or incorrect. If you measured your brown sugar correctly it will look like this?
Correct
Incorrect
If you have a heavy object or box, where should you store it in the kitchen?
a high shelf so it's out of the way
on top of the fridge
underneath the sink
on a low shelf
If grease in a skillet catches on fire you should:
Turn off or disconnect the appliance
Smother the fire with baking soda
Put it out with water
Call 911
Use a ________________ spoon to stir hot objects.
metal
plastic
wooden/silicone
ceramic
It is safe to use aerosol cans close to heat or an open flame.
True
False
Bacterial action is slowed down when food is kept:
Below 4°C and above 60°C
At room temperature
Lukewarm
Frozen
Prevent choking by:
talking with your mouth full
eating slowly
eating quickly
chewing your food thoroughly before swallowing
Lawrence threw water on a grease fire in a skillet.
Safe practice
Unsafe practice
To tell if a food has become unsafe to eat you should:
Taste it
Smell it
Freeze it first then reheat it later
None of the above - when in doubt, discard it
If you are prepping food and the knife drops, what should you do?
Try and catch it to prevent floor damage
Pick it up and continue using it
Let it fall
Scream and panic
What is this piece of equipment?
Drinking glass
Dry measuring cup
Liquid measuring cup
Measuring spoon
To prevent cutting yourself when you use a knife, you should:
Cut away from yourself
Keep knives out of the wash water until ready to clean them
Carry with blade turned downward
All of the above
Always wear a(n) ____________ when cooking to protect your clothes.
hair net
pair of gloves
mouth guard
apron
What is this piece of equipment?
Hand mixer
Stand mixer
Rotary beater
Blender
In order to keep bacteria out of food it is important to:
Make sure cooking tools are clean before you use them
Use a disposable tissue if you cough or sneeze
Scrub your hands and fingernails after every trip to the toilet
All options are correct
When washing dishes by hand you should:
Avoid pre-soaking dirty dishes
Wash glasses last
Wash small utensils first
Use soapy hot water and hot rinse bleach water
What are these called?
Measuring spoons
Mixing bowls
Dry measuring cups
Liquid measuring cups
Food kept at room temperature will fall in the:
Warning zone
Danger zone
Amber alert zone
Battle zone
Hospital zone
In order to prevent a cut, you should:
always use a cutting board
use a sharp knife
store knives properly
all of the above
How should you clean a knife?
Let it soak in hot soapy water
Keep the knife separate, wash it by hand individually, clean from the dull side
Just wipe it with a clean towel in between uses
Put it in soapy water with all the other dishes
After using the electric skillet, Halle pulled the electric plug from the wall socket BEFORE she pulled the plug from the skillet.
Safe
Unsafe
Food contamination may result from:
Unsanitary practices
Mixing potentially unsafe raw foods with cooked foods
Thawing food on the counter
Using food that has come from a rusted or bulging can
All options are correct
What is this piece of equipment?
Dry measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Liquid measuring cups
Mixing bowls
Lifting a lid away from your face (like a shield) can help prevent a ________.
cut
burn
fall
shock
Food poisoning is caused by:
Micro-organisms
Parasites
Bacteria
All of the above
Which of the following is the safest way to thaw meat?
Set it on the counter
In hot water in the sink
In the refrigerator
Put it next to a heater
Theresa stopped using a hand mixer with a frayed cord.
Safe practice
Unsafe practice
Jason was leaning against the gas range while food was cooking on the top burner.
Safe practice
Unsafe practice
Hazardous products such as bleach or oven cleaner should be stored in:
A locked cupboard/high shelf
A well-ventilated place
Cool place
Dry place
All options are correct
What should you use to take something out of a hot oven?
Bare hands
Paper towel
Oven mitts
Tea towel
What procedures will help prevent burns in the kitchen?
Use oven mitts
Stand to the side when opening the oven
Pull oven racks out instead of reaching in
All of the above
What is this piece of equipment?
Peeler
Chef's knife
Paring knife
Butter knife
Food storage in the refrigerator should be kept covered to prevent the food from drying out and to prevent bacteria from multiplying.
True
False
Since cooking kills bacteria, there is no need to wash a tasting spoon before putting it back.
True
False
What is this piece of equipment?
Baking sheet
Cookie sheet
Non-stick skillet
Cooling rack
Safe or unsafe: Make sure your shoes fit and are tied.
Safe
Unsafe
Stand on a ___________________ to reach high items. Do not stretch or jump to reach an item.
stepping stool
friend
chair
table
When taking a pan of chocolate chip cookies out of the oven, use a:
Dish towel
Paper towel
Hand towel
Oven mitt
What is this piece of equipment?
Whisk
Rotary beater
Hand mixer
The action most likely to cause a kitchen fire is:
Using electrical appliances when your hands are dry
Using an electrical appliance when standing on a dry floor
Keeping electrical cords out of the way when using an appliance
Putting paper towel on a cooking surface such as a stove top
Safe or unsafe practice: Use a chair to reach a high shelf.
Safe practice
Unsafe practice
The best reason to control long hair is that it may:
Catch on fire
Get in the food
Look untidy
Get caught in the garbage disposal
When lifting the lid from a pot, tip the lid _______________ you to allow the steam to escape.
towards you
away from
Which of the following is not a safety precaution for preventing cuts?
Wearing rubber gloves to pick up broken glass
Disposing of can lids immediately
Using knives to pry open cans
Keeping knives sharp
When the glass broke on the kitchen floor, Chris put on rubber gloves to pick up the large pieces, swept up the smaller pieces, and wiped up the fine pieces with a damp paper towel.
Safe practice
Unsafe practice
Lifting a lid away from your face (like a shield) can help prevent a:
Cut
Burn/scald
Fall
Shock
You can use your fingers to clean the blades of dirty mix-masters and blenders.
True
False
You should use pot holders when using:
The stove
The microwave
The oven
All of the above
What is this piece of equipment?
Skillet
Mixing Bowl
Saucepan
Double Boiler
To prevent burns and scalds you should:
Turn the handles of all pots to the front of the stove
Tip the lid of the pot toward you when removing it
Use the rear elements whenever possible
Use a tea towel to remove hot containers
Which is more safe: Dull knife or sharp knife?
Sharp
Dull
Either is fine
Some kitchen burns are caused by scalding liquids and splattering grease.
True
False
If a grease fire starts, what is the main thing you should not do?
Put baking soda on it
Cover it with a lid
Put it out with water
Turn off the ignition
Wear ________________ if you have a cut or sore.
a bandage
a glove
both a bandage and a glove
nothing
When in doubt, ______________.
touch the food before consuming it
eat it anyways
smell it
throw it out
Keep cabinets and drawers closed as you work in the kitchen.
True
False
Always keep hazardous and poisonous materials locked away from children.
True
False
Bacteria grow fastest at room temperature.
True
False
What is this piece of equipment?
Mixing Bowel
Strainer
Colander
Sifter
People who get food poisoning can:
Be slightly ill
Be ill enough to have to go to the hospital
Die
All options are correct
What is this piece of equipment?
Rubber spatula
Whisk
Potato masher
Wooden spoon
When you take a pan out of the oven, it is safest to:
Use pot holders or oven mitts
Open the door flat and completely pull out the rack
Stand to one side to allow heat and steam to escape
All options are correct
Dry ingredients should be stored:
Above the kitchen stove
Near a radiator
Above the refrigerator
In a cool cabinet or pantry
What is this piece of equipment?
Box grater
Mandoline
Peeler
What is this piece of equipment?
Spatula
Whisk
Potato masher
If a fire starts inside the oven, what should you do?
Open the door and pour baking soda on the fire
Open the door and use a fire extinguisher
Keep door closed and turn the oven off
All responses are correct
To control the spread of bacteria, your hands should be scrubbed when you:
Handle raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs
Cough, sneeze or touch your hair or face
Play with pet
All of the above
What are the four steps to food safety?
clean, separate, cook, chill
clean, wash, dry, sanitize
cook, clean, wash, dry
chill, heat, freeze, roast
Lance wore a long sleeved shirt while preparing food.
Safe practice
Unsafe practice
If anything ever happens in the kitchen, who needs to be told immediately?
Your peers
Mr. Rodel or any other teacher in the room
The principal
Call 911
