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Culinary Math & Food Safety

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Pathogens need six conditions to grow—food, acidity, temperature, time, oxygen, and mold.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 3. Viruses, bacteria, and parasites cause illnesses and can be seen, smelled, and tasted.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 4. Viruses can survive refrigerator and freezer temperatures.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Foodborne illnesses do not cause people to die.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

One cup equals how many fluid ounces?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

10

d)

12

7.

A foodborne-illness outbreak occurs when

a)

one person gets ill after eating food.

b)

one person gets ill after eating food that was not completely cooked.

c)

two or more people get the same illness after eating different foods.

d)

two or more people get the same illness after eating the same food.

8.

Why are elderly people at a higher risk for foodborne illness?

a)

Their appetites have decreased with age.

b)

Their immune systems have weakened with age.

c)

They are more likely to spend time in a hospital.

d)

They are more likely to suffer allergic reactions.

9.

The three categories of food safety hazards are biological, physical, and

a)

thermal.

b)

temporal.

c)

practical.

d)

chemical.

10.

A soup recipe serves 12, but you only need to serve 8. What is the conversion factor?

a)

0.25

b)

0.33

c)

0.67

d)

1.50

11.

Pathogens grow well in food that has a temperature between

a)

0°F and 100°F (-18°C and 38°C)

b)

31°F and 100°F (1°C and 38°C)

c)

41°F and 135°F (5°C and 57°C)

d)

55°F and 155°F (13°C and 68°C)

12.

Glass from a broken lightbulb is an example of which type of contaminant?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

c)

Biological

d)

Environmental

13.

If a foodservice employee has diarrhea or vomiting, he or she should

a)

call in sick and stay home.

b)

tell the manager after beginning work.

c)

only perform nonfood-preparation tasks.

d)

wear clean, disposable gloves when preparing food.

14.

The transfer of allergens from food containing an allergen to the food served to a customer is known as

a)

cross-contact.

b)

food allergen contact.

c)

contamination.

d)

cross-contamination.

15.

How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

16.

What are pathogens?

a)

Microorganisms that cause illness

b)

Harmful things present in food, making it unsafe to eat

c)

Diseases that spread from one surface or food to another

d)

Chemicals found in air, soil, plants, water, and some food

17.

Metal shavings from a can are considered which type of hazard?

a)

Biological

b)

Chemical

c)

Physical

d)

Cross

18.

If a recipe calls for 4 cups of milk, how many fluid ounces are used?

a)

8

b)

16

c)

32

d)

64

19.

A formal review or examination conducted to see if an operation is following food safety laws is called a(n)

a)

inspection.

b)

safety management system.

c)

HACCP plan.

d)

prevention.

20.

Food proteins that cause allergic reactions are called

a)

fungi.

b)

yeast

c)

food allergens.

d)

food irritants.

21.

Which group of people is at a high risk for foodborne illnesses?

a)

Preschool-age children

b)

Teenagers

c)

Men and women over 40 years old

d)

Healthy men and women

22.

How many cups are in 1 gallon?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

12

d)

16

23.

Mold is an example of a

a)

chemical hazard.

b)

bacteria.

c)

biological hazard.

d)

fungi.

24.

What term means that harmful things are present in food, making it unsafe to eat?

a)

Contamination

b)

Cross-contact

c)

Mold

d)

Yeast

25.

Small living organisms that can be seen only through a microscope are called

a)

hazards.

b)

microorganisms.

c)

viruses.

d)

fungi.

26.

If a recipe normally serving 16 needs to serve 20, what is the conversion factor?

a)

1

b)

1.25

c)

1.5

d)

1.75

27.

Microorganisms that cause illness are called

a)

toxins.

b)

pathogens.

c)

viruses.

d)

parasites.

28.

Pest-control products like rat poison are examples of which type of hazard?

a)

Biological

b)

Chemical

c)

Physical

d)

Cross

29.

Hair and fingernails are examples of which type of hazard?

a)

Biological

b)

Chemical

c)

Physical

d)

Cross

30.

How many cups are in one pint?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

31.

Which food item is a common allergen?

a)

Chicken

b)

Steak

c)

Pork

d)

Crab

32.

Which type of pathogen needs to live in a host to survive?

a)

Fungi

b)

Bacteria

c)

Viruses

d)

Parasites

33.

Which is considered one of the “Big Eight” food allergens?

a)

Gluten

b)

Yeast

c)

Soy

d)

Cumin

34.

What temperature is the freezing point for water?

a)

0°F (-17.8°C)

b)

30°F (-1°C)

c)

32°F (0°C)

d)

10°F (12°C)

35.

What is a standardized recipe?

a)

A recipe that makes 1 portion

b)

A recipe that makes 4 portions

c)

A recipe that can be adjusted according to the desires of the chef

d)

A recipe with a set format that is clear to anyone who uses it

36.

A gazpacho recipe serves 50 but a banquet order requires servings for 30. What is the conversion factor for this recipe?

a)

0.2

b)

0.4

c)

0.6

d)

0.8

37.

A written record of the ingredients and preparation steps needed to make a particular dish is called a(n)

a)

edible portion.

b)

as purchased amount.

c)

usable trim.

d)

recipe.

38.

At what temperature does water boil?

a)

100°F (38°C)

b)

180°F (82°C)

c)

212°F (100°C)

d)

250°F (121°C)

39.

To prevent food allergens from being transferred to food,

a)

avoid pewter tableware and copper cookware.

b)

store cold food at 41°F (5°C).

c)

buy food from an approved, reputable supplier.

d)

clean and sanitize utensils before use.

40.

If a recipe calling for 14 ounces of onions is tripled, how many pounds of onions are needed?

a)

1.25

b)

2.63

c)

3.75

d)

4.20

41.

A banquet hall is preparing to serve a party of 432 guests. If each table seats 8 people, how many tables are needed?

a)

34

b)

43

c)

54

d)

108

42.

A manager received an invoice for $86.40 for 30 gallons of ice cream. How much did each gallon cost?

a)

$2.88

b)

$3.15

c)

$3.49

d)

$4.26

43.

One pint is the same as how many cups?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

44.

The four types of pathogens that can contaminate food are

a)

viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mold.

b)

viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi.

c)

bacteria, parasites, yeast, and fungi.

d)

parasites, yeast, fungi, and mold.

45.

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 _____________________.

a)

temperature danger zone

b)

safe temperature range

c)

freezing point zone

d)

boiling point zone

46.

46. _____________________ is a disease transmitted to people by food.

a)

Foodborne illness

b)

Airborne illness

c)

Waterborne illness

d)

Vector-borne illness

47.

47. Poor personal hygiene transfers _____________________, the microorganisms that cause illness, from your body to food.

a)

pathogens

b)

vitamins

c)

enzymes

d)

nutrients

48.

The amount left after vegetables have been trimmed and cut, before being used in recipes, is the (a)   .

49.

49. The _____________________ is the body’s defense against illness.

a)

immune system

b)

digestive system

c)

respiratory system

d)

circulatory system

50.

A written record of the ingredients and preparation steps needed to make a particular dish is called a(n) _____________________.

a)

recipe

b)

menu

c)

utensil

d)

kitchen

51.

The range of temperatures in which foodborne bacteria can grow rapidly is called the _________.

a)

temperature danger zone

b)

freezing point

c)

boiling range

d)

safe zone

52.

An illness caused by consuming contaminated food is known as a _________

a)

Foodborne illness

b)

Respiratory illness

c)

Genetic disorder

d)

Muscle strain

53.

Microorganisms that can cause disease are called _________.

a)

pathogens

b)

antibodies

c)

nutrients

d)

enzymes

54.

The part of food that can be safely eaten is called the _________.

a)

edible portion

b)

inedible portion

c)

nutrient portion

d)

waste portion

55.

The body's defense system against disease is called the _________.

a)

immune system

b)

digestive system

c)

respiratory system

d)

nervous system

56.

A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish is called a _________.

a)

recipe

b)

menu

c)

ingredient

d)

utensil