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FATTOM

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
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1.

Sarah and her friends were planning a cookout. To be certain everything would be ready at 6:00, she removed the frozen hamburger patties from the refrigerator in the morning.

a)

Food is in the Danger Zone

b)

Food is Safe

2.

Also called food poisoning; caused by consuming unsafe food or drink

a)

Freezer Burn

b)

Contaminated Food

c)

Foodborne Illness

3.

What are the factors are necessary for bacteria growth?

a)

water, food, oxygen, temperature, time, neutral elements

b)

food, acidity, temperature,time, oxygen and moisture

c)

time and food

d)

none of the above

4.

Sally is making hamburgers for dinner tonight. How should she NOT thaw the ground beef?

a)

In its original wrapper in the refrigerator

b)

In the microwave

c)

In its original wrapper on the counter

d)

In its original wrapper under cold running water in a sink

5.

Maintaining kitchen cleanliness is called what in the restaurant industry?

a)

cross-contamination

b)

freezer burn

c)

Sanitation

6.

To prevent ________________________________, keep raw foods separate from cooked foods.

a)

physical contaminant

b)

personal hygiene

c)

holding

d)

cross-contamination

7.

The F in FATTOM stands for:

a)

Food

b)

Flavor

c)

First

d)

Frankenstein

8.

Why is it important to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold?

a)

To make the best flavors

b)

To prevent bacteria from growing

c)

To prevent people from burning their tongue

9.

Room temperature is a temperature around __________ degrees Fahrenheit, so it is in the temperature danger zone.

a)

70

b)

65

c)

60

10.

What is the proper temperature for a refrigerator?

a)

At or below 32 degrees

b)

At or below 40 degrees

c)

At or below 0 degrees

d)

At or below 51 degrees

11.

Tina couldn’t bear to throw out the remains of the expensive roast beef, even though it had been in the refrigerator over a week.

a)

Food is in the Danger Zone

b)

Food is Safe

12.

Jason and his friends left the remaining banana cream pie on the table thinking they might want to finish it when they got back from the movies.

a)

Food is in the Danger Zone  

b)

Food is Safe

13.

Which of the following is a common symptom of foodborne illness?

a)

Headache

b)

Fever

c)

Stomach cramps

d)

All of the above

14.

Which of the following practices helps prevent cross-contamination?

a)

Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables

b)

Washing hands thoroughly before handling food

c)

Storing raw meat above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator

d)

Using a single towel for cleaning all kitchen surfaces

15.

What type of pH is most likely to aid in bacteria growth?

a)

Neutral/Slightly Acidic

b)

Neutral/Slightly Alkaline

c)

Acidic

d)

Alkaline

16.

Food can be left in the temperature danger zone for ______ hours before it MUST be thrown away.

a)

2 hours

b)

3 hours

c)

4 hours

d)

5 hours

17.

Which statement is true about food storage?

a)

Keep non-perishable foods in a cabinet or pantry

b)

Always store foods above the refrigerator

c)

Store foods under sink with cleaning products to keep them clean

18.

What is the best way to thaw frozen food?

a)

In the food sink under hot water

b)

In the Microwave

c)

In the fridge or under cold water

19.

Foods that spoil easily are called:

a)

Danger Zone

b)

Perishable

c)

Bacteria

20.

The A in FATTOM stands for

a)

Acidity

b)

Air

c)

Actual

d)

Antibiotic