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FOD1010 - Kitchen Safety Quiz

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

People poisoned with Staphylococcus may think they have the flu.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

If you break glass, clean up the tiny pieces with:

a)

a hand towel

b)

a thick, wet paper towel or cloth

c)

your hands

d)

a vacuum

3.

Keep foods that will be served as part of a picnic outing cold with insulated containers such as a cooler.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What material should never be put into the microwave?

a)

plastic

b)

glass

c)

metal

d)

all of the above

5.

How should the cabinet doors remain when not in use?

a)

opened

b)

closed

6.

Safe or unsafe: Tying your hair back before cooking.

a)

safe

b)

unsafe

7.

Food should not be left at room temperature over how many hours?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

8.

What ingredient can put out a grease fire?

a)

Water

b)

Flour

c)

Baking Powder

d)

Baking Soda

9.

The danger zone is the temperature that allows bacteria to ___________.

a)

die

b)

grow

c)

freeze

10.

You should turn pan handles __________________.

a)

to the right

b)

to the center of the stove

c)

to the left

d)

away from the edge of the counter

11.

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.

a)

Trichinosis

b)

Salmonella

c)

Botulism

d)

Perfringens

e)

E.coli

12.

Julie used a dull knife to chop so she wouldn't cut her hands or ruin the counter top.

a)

Safe practice

b)

Unsafe practice

13.

Travis removed hot corn on the cob from the pot using long-handled tongs.

a)

Safe practice

b)

Unsafe practice

14.

A clean and sanitary work area will help to control the cross contamination of food during preparation.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

When reheating leftovers they need to be _______________ before serving.

a)

Freezing cold

b)

Lukewarm

c)

Room Temperature

d)

At least 165°F (hot)

16.

Clayton lifted the lid of a steaming pan towards himself so that the steam went away from his face.

a)

Safe practice

b)

Unsafe practice

17.

Never touch electrical sockets with:

a)

dry hands

b)

wet hands

c)

floury hands

18.

While cooking, it is a good idea to use your apron or smock as a hand towel.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Accidents in the kitchen...

a)

Occur more often than in other rooms of the house

b)

Are usually due to carelessness

c)

Will happen less often if equipment and supplies are used correctly

d)

All of the above

20.

If you spill something on the counter or floor, you should:

a)

wipe or mop it up immediately

b)

clean it later

c)

walk over it so your socks can soak it up

d)

jump in it

21.

Correct or incorrect. If you measured your brown sugar correctly it will look like this?

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

22.

If you have a heavy object or box, where should you store it in the kitchen?

a)

a high shelf so it's out of the way

b)

on top of the fridge

c)

underneath the sink

d)

on a low shelf

23.

If grease in a skillet catches on fire you should:

a)

Turn off or disconnect the appliance

b)

Smother the fire with baking soda

c)

Put it out with water

d)

Call 911

24.

Use a ________________ spoon to stir hot objects.

a)

metal

b)

plastic

c)

wooden/silicone

d)

ceramic

25.

It is safe to use aerosol cans close to heat or an open flame.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Bacterial action is slowed down when food is kept:

a)

Below 4°C and above 60°C

b)

At room temperature

c)

Lukewarm

d)

Frozen

27.

Prevent choking by:

a)

talking with your mouth full

b)

eating slowly

c)

eating quickly

d)

chewing your food thoroughly before swallowing

28.

Lawrence threw water on a grease fire in a skillet.

a)

Safe practice

b)

Unsafe practice

29.

To tell if a food has become unsafe to eat you should:

a)

Taste it

b)

Smell it

c)

Freeze it first then reheat it later

d)

None of the above - when in doubt, discard it

30.

If you are prepping food and the knife drops, what should you do?

a)

Try and catch it to prevent floor damage

b)

Pick it up and continue using it

c)

Let it fall

d)

Scream and panic

31.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Drinking glass

b)

Dry measuring cup

c)

Liquid measuring cup

d)

Measuring spoon

32.

To prevent cutting yourself when you use a knife, you should:

a)

Cut away from yourself

b)

Keep knives out of the wash water until ready to clean them

c)

Carry with blade turned downward

d)

All of the above

33.

Always wear a(n) ____________ when cooking to protect your clothes.

a)

hair net

b)

pair of gloves

c)

mouth guard

d)

apron

34.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Hand mixer

b)

Stand mixer

c)

Rotary beater

d)

Blender

35.

In order to keep bacteria out of food it is important to:

a)

Make sure cooking tools are clean before you use them

b)

Use a disposable tissue if you cough or sneeze

c)

Scrub your hands and fingernails after every trip to the toilet

d)

All options are correct

36.

When washing dishes by hand you should:

a)

Avoid pre-soaking dirty dishes

b)

Wash glasses last

c)

Wash small utensils first

d)

Use soapy hot water and hot rinse bleach water

37.

What are these called?

a)

Measuring spoons

b)

Mixing bowls

c)

Dry measuring cups

d)

Liquid measuring cups

38.

Food kept at room temperature will fall in the:

a)

Warning zone

b)

Danger zone

c)

Amber alert zone

d)

Battle zone

e)

Hospital zone

39.

In order to prevent a cut, you should:

a)

always use a cutting board

b)

use a sharp knife

c)

store knives properly

d)

all of the above

40.

How should you clean a knife?

a)

Let it soak in hot soapy water

b)

Keep the knife separate, wash it by hand individually, clean from the dull side

c)

Just wipe it with a clean towel in between uses

d)

Put it in soapy water with all the other dishes

41.

After using the electric skillet, Halle pulled the electric plug from the wall socket BEFORE she pulled the plug from the skillet.

a)

Safe

b)

Unsafe

42.

Food contamination may result from:

a)

Unsanitary practices

b)

Mixing potentially unsafe raw foods with cooked foods

c)

Thawing food on the counter

d)

Using food that has come from a rusted or bulging can

e)

All options are correct

43.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Dry measuring cups

b)

Measuring spoons

c)

Liquid measuring cups

d)

Mixing bowls

44.

Lifting a lid away from your face (like a shield) can help prevent a ________.

a)

cut

b)

burn

c)

fall

d)

shock

45.

Food poisoning is caused by:

a)

Micro-organisms

b)

Parasites

c)

Bacteria

d)

All of the above

46.

Which of the following is the safest way to thaw meat?

a)

Set it on the counter

b)

In hot water in the sink

c)

In the refrigerator

d)

Put it next to a heater

47.

Theresa stopped using a hand mixer with a frayed cord.

a)

Safe practice

b)

Unsafe practice

48.

Jason was leaning against the gas range while food was cooking on the top burner.

a)

Safe practice

b)

Unsafe practice

49.

Hazardous products such as bleach or oven cleaner should be stored in:

a)

A locked cupboard/high shelf

b)

A well-ventilated place

c)

Cool place

d)

Dry place

e)

All options are correct

50.

What should you use to take something out of a hot oven?

a)

Bare hands

b)

Paper towel

c)

Oven mitts

d)

Tea towel

51.

What procedures will help prevent burns in the kitchen?

a)

Use oven mitts

b)

Stand to the side when opening the oven

c)

Pull oven racks out instead of reaching in

d)

All of the above

52.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Peeler

b)

Chef's knife

c)

Paring knife

d)

Butter knife

53.

Food storage in the refrigerator should be kept covered to prevent the food from drying out and to prevent bacteria from multiplying.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Since cooking kills bacteria, there is no need to wash a tasting spoon before putting it back.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Baking sheet

b)

Cookie sheet

c)

Non-stick skillet

d)

Cooling rack

56.

Safe or unsafe: Make sure your shoes fit and are tied.

a)

Safe

b)

Unsafe

57.

Stand on a ___________________ to reach high items. Do not stretch or jump to reach an item.

a)

stepping stool

b)

friend

c)

chair

d)

table

58.

When taking a pan of chocolate chip cookies out of the oven, use a:

a)

Dish towel

b)

Paper towel

c)

Hand towel

d)

Oven mitt

59.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Whisk

b)

Rotary beater

c)

Hand mixer

60.

The action most likely to cause a kitchen fire is:

a)

Using electrical appliances when your hands are dry

b)

Using an electrical appliance when standing on a dry floor

c)

Keeping electrical cords out of the way when using an appliance

d)

Putting paper towel on a cooking surface such as a stove top

61.

Safe or unsafe practice: Use a chair to reach a high shelf.

a)

Safe practice

b)

Unsafe practice

62.

The best reason to control long hair is that it may:

a)

Catch on fire

b)

Get in the food

c)

Look untidy

d)

Get caught in the garbage disposal

63.

When lifting the lid from a pot, tip the lid _______________ you to allow the steam to escape.

a)

towards you

b)

away from

64.

Which of the following is not a safety precaution for preventing cuts?

a)

Wearing rubber gloves to pick up broken glass

b)

Disposing of can lids immediately

c)

Using knives to pry open cans

d)

Keeping knives sharp

65.

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.

a)

Safe practice

b)

Unsafe practice

66.

Lifting a lid away from your face (like a shield) can help prevent a:

a)

Cut

b)

Burn/scald

c)

Fall

d)

Shock

67.

You can use your fingers to clean the blades of dirty mix-masters and blenders.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

You should use pot holders when using:

a)

The stove

b)

The microwave

c)

The oven

d)

All of the above

69.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Skillet

b)

Mixing Bowl

c)

Saucepan

d)

Double Boiler

70.

To prevent burns and scalds you should:

a)

Turn the handles of all pots to the front of the stove

b)

Tip the lid of the pot toward you when removing it

c)

Use the rear elements whenever possible

d)

Use a tea towel to remove hot containers

71.

Which is more safe: Dull knife or sharp knife?

a)

Sharp

b)

Dull

c)

Either is fine

72.

Some kitchen burns are caused by scalding liquids and splattering grease.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

If a grease fire starts, what is the main thing you should not do?

a)

Put baking soda on it

b)

Cover it with a lid

c)

Put it out with water

d)

Turn off the ignition

74.

Wear ________________ if you have a cut or sore.

a)

a bandage

b)

a glove

c)

both a bandage and a glove

d)

nothing

75.

When in doubt, ______________.

a)

touch the food before consuming it

b)

eat it anyways

c)

smell it

d)

throw it out

76.

Keep cabinets and drawers closed as you work in the kitchen.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

Always keep hazardous and poisonous materials locked away from children.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

Bacteria grow fastest at room temperature.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Mixing Bowel

b)

Strainer

c)

Colander

d)

Sifter

80.

People who get food poisoning can:

a)

Be slightly ill

b)

Be ill enough to have to go to the hospital

c)

Die

d)

All options are correct

81.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Rubber spatula

b)

Whisk

c)

Potato masher

d)

Wooden spoon

82.

When you take a pan out of the oven, it is safest to:

a)

Use pot holders or oven mitts

b)

Open the door flat and completely pull out the rack

c)

Stand to one side to allow heat and steam to escape

d)

All options are correct

83.

Dry ingredients should be stored:

a)

Above the kitchen stove

b)

Near a radiator

c)

Above the refrigerator

d)

In a cool cabinet or pantry

84.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Box grater

b)

Mandoline

c)

Peeler

85.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Spatula

b)

Whisk

c)

Potato masher

86.

If a fire starts inside the oven, what should you do?

a)

Open the door and pour baking soda on the fire

b)

Open the door and use a fire extinguisher

c)

Keep door closed and turn the oven off

d)

All responses are correct

87.

To control the spread of bacteria, your hands should be scrubbed when you:

a)

Handle raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs

b)

Cough, sneeze or touch your hair or face

c)

Play with pet

d)

All of the above

88.

What are the four steps to food safety?

a)

clean, separate, cook, chill

b)

clean, wash, dry, sanitize

c)

cook, clean, wash, dry

d)

chill, heat, freeze, roast

89.

Lance wore a long sleeved shirt while preparing food.

a)

Safe practice

b)

Unsafe practice

90.

If anything ever happens in the kitchen, who needs to be told immediately?

a)

Your peers

b)

Mr. Rodel or any other teacher in the room

c)

The principal

d)

Call 911