WorksheetsCulinary Math & Food Safety
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Pathogens need six conditions to grow—food, acidity, temperature, time, oxygen, and mold.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 2. The edible portion is the amount of a food product before it has been trimmed and cut for use in a recipe.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 3. Viruses, bacteria, and parasites cause illnesses and can be seen, smelled, and tasted.
True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 4. Viruses can survive refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
True
False
Foodborne illnesses do not cause people to die.
True
False
One cup equals how many fluid ounces?
4
8
10
12
A foodborne-illness outbreak occurs when
one person gets ill after eating food.
one person gets ill after eating food that was not completely cooked.
two or more people get the same illness after eating different foods.
two or more people get the same illness after eating the same food.
Why are elderly people at a higher risk for foodborne illness?
Their appetites have decreased with age.
Their immune systems have weakened with age.
They are more likely to spend time in a hospital.
They are more likely to suffer allergic reactions.
The three categories of food safety hazards are biological, physical, and
thermal.
temporal.
practical.
chemical.
A soup recipe serves 12, but you only need to serve 8. What is the conversion factor?
0.25
0.33
0.67
1.50
Pathogens grow well in food that has a temperature between
0°F and 100°F (-18°C and 38°C)
31°F and 100°F (1°C and 38°C)
41°F and 135°F (5°C and 57°C)
55°F and 155°F (13°C and 68°C)
Glass from a broken lightbulb is an example of which type of contaminant?
Physical
Chemical
Biological
Environmental
If a foodservice employee has diarrhea or vomiting, he or she should
call in sick and stay home.
tell the manager after beginning work.
only perform nonfood-preparation tasks.
wear clean, disposable gloves when preparing food.
The transfer of allergens from food containing an allergen to the food served to a customer is known as
cross-contact.
food allergen contact.
contamination.
cross-contamination.
How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
1
2
3
4
What are pathogens?
Microorganisms that cause illness
Harmful things present in food, making it unsafe to eat
Diseases that spread from one surface or food to another
Chemicals found in air, soil, plants, water, and some food
Metal shavings from a can are considered which type of hazard?
Biological
Chemical
Physical
Cross
If a recipe calls for 4 cups of milk, how many fluid ounces are used?
8
16
32
64
A formal review or examination conducted to see if an operation is following food safety laws is called a(n)
inspection.
safety management system.
HACCP plan.
prevention.
Food proteins that cause allergic reactions are called
fungi.
yeast
food allergens.
food irritants.
Which group of people is at a high risk for foodborne illnesses?
Preschool-age children
Teenagers
Men and women over 40 years old
Healthy men and women
How many cups are in 1 gallon?
4
8
12
16
Mold is an example of a
chemical hazard.
bacteria.
biological hazard.
fungi.
What term means that harmful things are present in food, making it unsafe to eat?
Contamination
Cross-contact
Mold
Yeast
Small living organisms that can be seen only through a microscope are called
hazards.
microorganisms.
viruses.
fungi.
If a recipe normally serving 16 needs to serve 20, what is the conversion factor?
1
1.25
1.5
1.75
Microorganisms that cause illness are called
toxins.
pathogens.
viruses.
parasites.
Pest-control products like rat poison are examples of which type of hazard?
Biological
Chemical
Physical
Cross
Hair and fingernails are examples of which type of hazard?
Biological
Chemical
Physical
Cross
How many cups are in one pint?
2
4
6
8
Which food item is a common allergen?
Chicken
Steak
Pork
Crab
Which type of pathogen needs to live in a host to survive?
Fungi
Bacteria
Viruses
Parasites
Which is considered one of the “Big Eight” food allergens?
Gluten
Yeast
Soy
Cumin
What temperature is the freezing point for water?
0°F (-17.8°C)
30°F (-1°C)
32°F (0°C)
10°F (12°C)
What is a standardized recipe?
A recipe that makes 1 portion
A recipe that makes 4 portions
A recipe that can be adjusted according to the desires of the chef
A recipe with a set format that is clear to anyone who uses it
A gazpacho recipe serves 50 but a banquet order requires servings for 30. What is the conversion factor for this recipe?
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
A written record of the ingredients and preparation steps needed to make a particular dish is called a(n)
edible portion.
as purchased amount.
usable trim.
recipe.
At what temperature does water boil?
100°F (38°C)
180°F (82°C)
212°F (100°C)
250°F (121°C)
To prevent food allergens from being transferred to food,
avoid pewter tableware and copper cookware.
store cold food at 41°F (5°C).
buy food from an approved, reputable supplier.
clean and sanitize utensils before use.
If a recipe calling for 14 ounces of onions is tripled, how many pounds of onions are needed?
1.25
2.63
3.75
4.20
A banquet hall is preparing to serve a party of 432 guests. If each table seats 8 people, how many tables are needed?
34
43
54
108
A manager received an invoice for $86.40 for 30 gallons of ice cream. How much did each gallon cost?
$2.88
$3.15
$3.49
$4.26
One pint is the same as how many cups?
1
2
3
4
The four types of pathogens that can contaminate food are
viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mold.
viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi.
bacteria, parasites, yeast, and fungi.
parasites, yeast, fungi, and mold.
45. Bacteria grow well in food that has a temperature between 41°F and 135°F (5°C and 57°C). This range is known as the _____________________.
temperature danger zone
safe temperature range
freezing point zone
boiling point zone
46. _____________________ is a disease transmitted to people by food.
Foodborne illness
Airborne illness
Waterborne illness
Vector-borne illness
47. Poor personal hygiene transfers _____________________, the microorganisms that cause illness, from your body to food.
pathogens
vitamins
enzymes
nutrients
The amount left after vegetables have been trimmed and cut, before being used in recipes, is the (a) .
49. The _____________________ is the body’s defense against illness.
immune system
digestive system
respiratory system
circulatory system
A written record of the ingredients and preparation steps needed to make a particular dish is called a(n) _____________________.
recipe
menu
utensil
kitchen
The range of temperatures in which foodborne bacteria can grow rapidly is called the _________.
temperature danger zone
freezing point
boiling range
safe zone
An illness caused by consuming contaminated food is known as a _________
Foodborne illness
Respiratory illness
Genetic disorder
Muscle strain
Microorganisms that can cause disease are called _________.
pathogens
antibodies
nutrients
enzymes
The part of food that can be safely eaten is called the _________.
edible portion
inedible portion
nutrient portion
waste portion
The body's defense system against disease is called the _________.
immune system
digestive system
respiratory system
nervous system
A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish is called a _________.
recipe
menu
ingredient
utensil
