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Culinary Chapter 1

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What can improper food handling result in?

a)

Foodborne illness

b)

Improved taste

c)

Longer shelf life

d)

Increased nutritional value

2.

What does proper sanitation prevent?

a)

Overcooking

b)

Contamination

c)

Food spoilage

d)

Nutrient loss

3.

Which of the following is NOT considered a biological hazard?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Viruses

c)

Fish toxins

d)

Vitamins

4.

Which of the following is a type of biological hazard?

a)

Metals

b)

Fungi

c)

Plastics

d)

Minerals

5.

What ability do some bacteria have that aids in survival?

a)

Forming spores

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Producing toxins

d)

Moving with flagella

6.

What causes botulism?

a)

Consuming improperly canned products

b)

Eating undercooked poultry

c)

Drinking contaminated water

d)

Consuming raw seafood

7.

What happens to viruses without a cell host?

a)

They can reproduce

b)

They can survive but cannot reproduce

c)

They become larger

d)

They turn into bacteria

8.

How are most viruses destroyed?

a)

By freezing

b)

By high heat

c)

By low humidity

d)

By sunlight

9.

Which two viruses cause concern in foodservice?

a)

Influenza and HIV

b)

Hepatitis A and Norovirus

c)

Ebola and Zika

d)

Rabies and Measles

10.

What should be done before preparing and eating raw vegetables to prevent viral contamination?

a)

Boiling them

b)

Washing them

c)

Freezing them

d)

Peeling them

11.

Why is it important to avoid shellfish harvested from polluted waters?

a)

To enhance flavor

b)

To prevent viral contamination

c)

To reduce cooking time

d)

To increase shelf life

12.

What can poisonous mushrooms, yeasts, and molds cause?

a)

Food contamination

b)

Improved flavor

c)

Increased shelf life

d)

Enhanced nutrition

13.

What does yeast consume and expel during its process?

a)

Consumes sugar and expels oxygen and water

b)

Consumes carbon dioxide and expels alcohol and sugar

c)

Consumes sugar and expels alcohol and carbon dioxide gas

d)

Consumes alcohol and expels sugar and carbon dioxide gas

14.

Which of the following is a sign of yeast contamination?

a)

Sweet smell

b)

Clear liquid

c)

Slime and bubbles

d)

Smooth texture

15.

On what types of food does mold typically grow?

a)

Only on fruits

b)

Only on vegetables

c)

On most foods

d)

Only on dairy products

16.

At what temperature do molds get killed, although their toxins may not be affected?

a)

100°F (38°C)

b)

120°F (49°C)

c)

140°F (60°C)

d)

160°F (71°C)

17.

What should you always do with moldy food?

a)

Wash it thoroughly

b)

Cook it at high temperature

c)

Discard it

d)

Freeze it

18.

At what internal temperature is Trichinella spiralis killed in whole cuts and ground game?

a)

140°F (60°C)

b)

150°F (65°C)

c)

160°F (71°C)

d)

170°F (77°C)

19.

What is a recommended practice to avoid fish toxins?

a)

Buy fish from any market

b)

Only buy fish from a reputable source

c)

Cook fish at high temperatures

d)

Freeze fish before cooking

20.

Which of the following is an example of a kitchen chemical hazard?

a)

Fish from polluted waters

b)

Cleaning supplies

c)

Fresh vegetables

d)

Bottled water

21.

Which of the following is a common physical hazard found in food?

a)

Sugar

b)

Glass

c)

Water

d)

Salt

22.

Which item is NOT considered a common physical hazard in food?

a)

Toothpicks

b)

Staples

c)

Metal shards

d)

Flour

23.

What is the temperature range of the danger zone where food should not be kept for long periods?

a)

32°F–100°F (0°C–38°C)

b)

41°F–135°F (5°C–57°C)

c)

50°F–150°F (10°C–65°C)

d)

60°F–160°F (15°C–71°C)

24.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way by the FDA to thaw food safely?

a)

Thaw the product under cold, drinkable, running water

b)

Thaw the product in the refrigerator

c)

Thaw food in a microwave oven

d)

Leave a frozen item on the counter to thaw

25.

Which of the following is NOT a place where state and local agencies enforce food safety regulations?

a)

Restaurants

b)

Grocery stores

c)

Movie theaters

d)

Schools

26.

Where should an instant-read thermometer be placed in food?

a)

In the thinnest part

b)

In the center

c)

In the thickest part

d)

On the surface

27.

What is the minimum internal temperature that food held hot must maintain?

a)

120°F (49°C)

b)

135°F (57°C)

c)

150°F (66°C)

d)

165°F (74°C)

28.

How long do foods prepared from ingredients at room temperature have to be cooled to 41°F (5°C)?

a)

Two hours

b)

Four hours

c)

Six hours

d)

Eight hours

29.

What is one method to cool food quickly?

a)

Place food in a blast chiller

b)

Leave food uncovered

c)

Store food in a warm oven

d)

Use a slow cooker

30.

What should be ensured about the delivery vehicle when transporting foods off-site?

a)

It is fast

b)

It is clean

c)

It is large

d)

It is colorful

31.

Which is not safe when handling ready-to-eat food?

a)

Using tongs to handle fried chicken

b)

Using a spatula to plate a hamburger

c)

Scooping ice into a glass with bare hands

32.

What must food handlers do when handling ready-to-eat food?

a)

Wear gloves

b)

Use hand sanitizer

c)

Cover wounds with bandages

d)

Touch the food as little as possible

33.

Which item may be re-served to another customer?

a)

A partially used cup of salsa

b)

Unopened condiment packets

c)

Uneaten bread from a bread basket

d)

An uneaten pickle used as a plate garnish

34.

Trays of lasagna were removed from hot-holding at 135°F (57°C) at 4 p.m. and labeled with a discard time of 8 p.m. The lasagna was served to guests and discarded at 8 p.m. What mistake was made?

a)

The food was held at the wrong temperature.

b)

The food was labeled with the wrong time.

c)

The food was discarded at the wrong time.

d)

No mistake were made

35.

What is the definition of food science?

a)

The study of producing, processing, preparing, evaluating, and using food.

b)

The chemistry of food products.

c)

The study of producing, processing, marketing, and distributing agricultural food products.

d)

The biological component of our food system.

36.

What are harmful bacteria called?

a)

Pathogens

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Vaccines

d)

Refrigeration

37.

What is the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) agency responsible for ensuring the safety of the nation's meat, poultry, and processed egg products?

a)

Food Inspection Service

b)

Food Safety Service

c)

Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Service

d)

Food Safety Inspection Service

38.

Poor sanitation can cause _________, which is a common problem that can lead to _________.

a)

food weight to increase, more expensive products

b)

food spoilage, off-odors and flavors

c)

employee termination, labor shortages

d)

none of the choices properly complete the sentence

39.

Materials required to prepare a food item are called

a)

Nutrients

b)

Ingredients

c)

Nourishments

d)

Minerals

e)

Food

40.

Infectious diseases can spread by contact with

a)

an infected person

b)

a contaminated object

c)

an Infected animal

d)

an environmental source

e)

All of the above.

41.
Infectious diseases can be spread...
a)
by infected animals and people
b)
by contaminated objects
c)
by contaminated water and food
d)
all of these choices are correct
42.

SDS provide important information about product_____

a)

storage

b)

safety

c)

efficacy

d)

disposal

43.

Poor sanitation can cause _________, which is a common problem that can lead to _________.

a)

food weight to increase, more expensive products

b)

food spoilage, off-odors and flavors

c)

employee termination, labor shortages

d)

none of the choices properly complete the sentence

44.

Which of the following means clean?

a)

Free from dirt, grease, or grime

b)

Free of pathogens

45.

Which of the following means sanitary?

a)

Free of dirt, grease, or grime

b)

Free from pathogens

46.

How often should you clean small equipment and dished after continuous use?

a)

2 hours

b)

30 minutes

c)

4 hours

d)

6 hours

47.

How often should you clean large equipment and dished after continuous use?

a)

2 hours

b)

30 minutes

c)

4 fours

d)

6 hours

48.

Which of the following is true about how to store sanitized items?

a)

Can store at least 2 inches from the floor

b)

Can store on or in drawers, trays, or carts

c)

Can store at least 4 inches from the floor

d)

Can store on a low, open air shelf

49.

Which of the following helps prevent contamination?

a)

Wearing false eye lashes

b)

Wearing a headband without a hair net

c)

Keeping hand injuries covered

d)

Not cleaning your fingernails