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Food hygiene

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why should plastics not be placed in a microwave?

a)

It will explode at very low temperatures.

b)

It can cause harmful additives to leach into the food.

c)

Microwaveable containers are clearly marked.

d)

It can hurt your body.

2.

___________ is used as a scientific method/discipline describing handling, preparation and storage of food in ways that prevent food borne illness.

a)

Food hygiene

b)

Food safety

c)

HACCP

d)

Temperature Danger Zone

3.

__________ is found on surfaces, in soil and on equipment.

a)

Bacteria

b)

Micro-organism

c)

Fungus

d)

Dust

4.

A bacteria that is found in poultry is ___________.

a)

Streptococcus

b)

Menenges

c)

Aerococcus

d)

Salmonella

5.

A ___________ is the term that best describes a danger or risk.

a)

Hazard

b)

Hazardous situation

c)

Breach

d)

Lack of security

6.

All types of food contain bacteria.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Bacteria cannot multiply in cold temperatures.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

How can food be stored to prevent bacterial contamination?

a)

Store food 6 feet off the ground.

b)

Store food in plastic containers.

c)

Cover up cooked food tightly.

d)

Keep on spacious shelves.

9.

Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard?

a)

Biological

b)

Chemical

c)

Physical

d)

Physiological

10.

Which of the following definition BEST describes 'cross contamination'?

a)

The process by which bacteria and fungus intertwines to form dangerous micro-organisms that can be harmful to human health.

b)

The process by which bacteria or other micro-organism are intentionally transferred from one substance to another.

c)

The process by which raw food infects other food that is near to it with food poisoning.

d)

The process by which bacteria or other micro-organism are unintentionally transferred from one substance to another.

11.

For safe consumption of chicken, it should be __________.

a)

stored in the refrigerator

b)

It should be thawed in the refrigerator

c)

It should be disposed of hygienically

d)

it should be cooked thoroughly

12.

Most cooked foods should be kept at __________ to maintain its freshness and safety.

a)

37 degrees Celsius

b)

75 degrees Celsius

c)

6 degrees Celsius

d)

0 degrees Celsius

13.

Which category of hazard is pesticide?

a)

Biological

b)

Physiological

c)

Environmental

d)

Chemical

14.

Which equipment is used to test the temperature of food when it is cooking?

a)

Temperature gauge

b)

Thermometer

c)

Thermostat

d)

Metal spoon

15.

A strand of hair is found in a plate of cooked food. This represents a ___________ hazard.

a)

biological

b)

dangerous

c)

physical

d)

environmental