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Food Safety & Sanitation Safety Test

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When pans are on the range top, handles should be turned toward the:

a)

cook

b)

outside of the range

c)

center of the range

2.

The safest way to open a can is to use:

a)

a sharp knife

b)

an opener

c)

kitchen scissors

3.

The safest way to use a knife when cutting food is to angle the blade:

a)

toward the user

b)

straight down

c)

away from the user

4.

To avoid a serious burn when handling a hot pan use a:

a)

dry pot holder

b)

dish towel

c)

damp wash cloth

5.

The safest way to thaw frozen food is:

a)

on the counter

b)

under cold running water

c)

in the refrigerator

6.

The safest way to store knives is:

a)

in a knife holder

b)

with other utensils

c)

on a magnetic strip

7.

What should you do if an appliance has a frayed electrical cord?

a)

repair it with duct tape

b)

replace it

c)

staple it together

8.

To avoid shock while using an electrical appliance one should:

a)

unplug using the cord

b)

overload the outlets

c)

use dry hands

9.

Which substance should never be used on a grease fire?

a)

water

b)

baking powder

c)

salt

10.

What should be used to pick up small pieces of broken glass?

a)

wet paper towel

b)

broom

c)

mop

11.

What is cross-contamination?

a)

sickness caused by eating spoiled food

b)

transfer of germs from one area to another

c)

process of making a surface free from germs

12.

What is sanitation?

a)

process of making a surface free from germs

b)

transfer of germs from one area to another

c)

sickness caused by eating spoiled food

13.

Household cleaners should be kept:

a)

in clear plastic containers.

b)

on the counter.

c)

away from food.

14.

What is the food temperature danger zone?

a)

0°-32°

b)

40°-140°

c)

145°-165°

15.

Perishable food should not sit at room temperature for more than:

a)

1 hour.

b)

2 hours.

c)

3 hours.

16.

When using a garbage disposal, the first step is to:

a)

turn on the disposal.

b)

put the food in the disposal.

c)

turn on the water.

17.

When using appliances with detachable temperature controls, the first step is to:

a)

plug the control cord into the outlet.

b)

attach the control to the appliance.

c)

turn the control on correct temperature.

18.

Bacteria grow slower at temperatures below:

a)

40°F.

b)

72°F.

c)

98°F.

19.

Putting a hot cookie sheet in dish water can:

a)

Warp the pan.

b)

Clean the pan quicker.

c)

Set cooked food onto the pan.

20.

When making toast and the bread gets stuck in the toaster what is the first step to take to remove the bread?

a)

dig the toast out with a knife

b)

unplug the appliance

c)

turn the appliance upside down.

21.

Dirty dishes should be washed in:

a)

bleach water.

b)

warm soapy water.

c)

very hot soapy water.

22.

The best way to treat a mild burn is to:

a)

rub butter on the burn.

b)

run cold water over the burn.

c)

anoint with antibiotic cream.

23.

Which item should never be used in a microwave?

a)

aluminum foil

b)

ceramic cup

c)

glass plate

24.

One rule of thumb when removing cooked items from the microwave is to use:

a)

single use gloves.

b)

bare hands.

c)

pot holder.

25.

When operating a fire extinguisher remember PASS, which stands for pull, aim, squeeze, and:

a)

sweep.

b)

switch.

c)

safety.