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Kitchen Safety Study Guide

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of accident can occur due to wet floors in the kitchen?

a)

Electrical Shock

b)

Knife injuries

c)

Slips/Falls

d)

Cleanliness

2.

Why is cleanliness important in the kitchen?

a)

To prevent electrical shock

b)

To avoid knife injuries

c)

To maintain hygiene and prevent accidents

d)

To increase cooking speed

3.

What is a common kitchen hazard related to cleanliness?

a)

Knife injuries

b)

Fires and burns

c)

Slips/Falls

d)

Electrical Shock

4.

What is the temperature danger zone in food safety?

a)

0-32°F

b)

32-40°F

c)

40-140°F

d)

140-212°F

5.

What is a common result of food being in the temperature danger zone?

a)

It becomes tastier

b)

It loses color

c)

Harmful bacteria grow

d)

It becomes more nutritious

6.

What should be done with large batches of hot food to ensure safety?

a)

Leave them out overnight

b)

Cool them quickly

c)

Store them in a warm place

d)

Mix them with cold food

7.

What is a potential consequence of improper food cooling?

a)

Enhanced flavor

b)

Foodborne illness

c)

Longer shelf life

d)

Increased freshness

8.

What is the best practice for cooling hot food quickly?

a)

Leave it in a large pot

b)

Divide it into smaller portions

c)

Cover it tightly

d)

Place it in a warm area

9.

What is the effect of not cleaning surfaces properly?

a)

Surfaces become shiny

b)

Pathogens can be transferred to food

c)

Food becomes more delicious

d)

Food becomes more colorful

10.

What does cross-contamination involve according to the text?

a)

Transferring pathogens from food to body

b)

Transferring pathogens from a contaminated surface to food

c)

Transferring pathogens from food to food

d)

Transferring pathogens from body to body

11.

What is not an example of a biological food hazard?

a)

Mold on strawberries

b)

A bone in an chicken leg

c)

Bacteria grows on food left in the temperature danger zone

d)

Sneeze and transfer a cold virus

12.
Safe or unsafe: keep a towel close by at the stove to clean up spills quickly
a)
safe
b)
unsafe 
13.
If you are prepping food and the knife drops, what do you do?
a)
try and catch it
b)
let it fall
c)
scream and panic
d)
pick it up and continue using it
14.

Which item should not be used to extinguish a grease fire in the kitchen?

a)

Baking soda

b)

Salt

c)

Water

d)

A Class K fire extinguisher

15.
Lifting a lid away from your face (like a shield) can help prevent a ________
a)
cut
b)
burn
c)
fall
d)
shock
16.

What is the first thing you should do when preparing food?

a)

Check the recipe

b)

Wash your hands

c)

Get out the ingredients

17.

Which statement is NOT true about cooking?

a)

ALWAYS wear shoes when cooking.

b)

Wear non slip shoes when cooking.

c)

Wear shoes that completely cover the top of your foot when cooking.

d)

It is OK to cook barefoot.

18.

Long sleeves should be rolled up when cooking

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

While preparing dinner for his family, Liam always _________ his long hair.

a)

brushes

b)

washes

c)

curls

d)

ties back

20.

When should you clean?

a)

after making all your food

b)

clean as you go

21.

What should you do if you spill oil on the kitchen floor?

a)

Wait for someone else to clean it

b)

Cover it with a towel and continue

c)

Wipe it up immediately to prevent slips

d)

Ignore it and keep cooking

22.

Why should raw meat be kept separate from ready-to-eat foods?

a)

To keep the fridge organized

b)

To prevent cross-contamination

c)

To make it easier to cook

d)

To save space

23.

Bacteria can travel from food handlers to food by sneezing or coughing.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Allowing the juices from raw meat or poultry to drip on other foods risks the cross contamination of bacteria.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Freezing food stops bacteria from growing and kills them.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Raw meat and poultry should be carried to the range on a clean plate, cooked, and then returned to the plate.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Damage to cans or other forms of packaging increase the likelihood that the food inside will be spoiled.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Which of the following situations might lead to a dangerous growth of bacteria spores?

a)

leaving a potato salad made with mayonnaise sitting out in the sun for several hours

b)

quick-freezing raw vegetables after they have been harvested

29.

All of the following are proper food handling and cooking practices for maintaining food safety EXCEPT

a)

keeping the kitchen and utensils clean

b)

cutting meat and vegetables on the same cutting board

30.

The two hour rule of food storage applies to __.

a)

whole grain foods

b)

perishable foods containing meal, poultry, fish, eggs, or dairy products

31.

One proven method for keeping your hands clean in order to prevent bacterial transfer is the ___.

a)

15 second rinse

b)

20 second scrub

32.

What 4 easy steps help prevent food poisoning?

a)

Chop, Stew, Saute, Bake

b)

Size, Strength, Temperature, Angle

c)

Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill

33.

You cook food to what temperature so it is safe to eat?

a)

165 degrees

b)

90 degrees

34.

What does the 'M' in FAT TOM stand for?

a)

Microbes

b)

Mold

c)

Meat

d)

Moisture

35.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in FAT TOM?

a)

Acidity

b)

Temperature

c)

Time

d)

Light

36.

Why is it important to control the temperature of food?

a)

To enhance flavor

b)

To prevent bacterial growth

c)

To improve texture

d)

To increase shelf life

37.

Which preservation technique involves removing oxygen?

a)

Canning

b)

Pickling

c)

Drying

d)

Salting

38.

Which preservation method works by lowering water activity in food?

a)

Fermentation

b)

Drying

c)

Freezing

d)

Pasteurization

39.

What do the 'T's in FAT TOM stand for?

a)

Taste

b)

Time

c)

Temperature

d)

Texture

40.

Which of the following is a common effect of improper food storage?

a)

Improved texture

b)

Bacterial contamination

c)

Enhanced flavor

d)

Increased shelf life