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WorksheetsKitchen Safety Knowledge Pretest
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is the safest way to hold a knife when cutting food?
With your fingers extended under the blade
With your fingers curled under and gripping the handle
By the blade itself
With both hands on the blade
Storing food in the fridge and cooling food rapidly are important because...
It's not going to be eaten until tomorrow
It helps with organization
Cold temperatures slow the growth of bacteria
There isn't enough room on the shelves
Which of the following is an example of cross-contamination?
Using a clean cutting board for vegetables
Using the same knife to cut raw chicken and then vegetables without washing it
Washing hands before cooking
Storing cooked food in the refrigerator
What is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands with soap and water before handling food?
5 seconds
10 seconds
20 seconds
1 minute
Which of the following should you do first if a small grease fire starts on the stove?
Pour water on the fire
Cover the pan with a lid to smother the flames
Move the pan to another burner
Use a towel to fan the flames
Which is the correct way to store raw meat in a refrigerator to prevent contamination?
On the top shelf above ready-to-eat foods
On the bottom shelf in a sealed container
Next to fresh fruits and vegetables
In the refrigerator door
What is the best way to prevent cross-contamination when preparing food?
Use the same cutting board for all foods
Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat
Store raw and cooked foods together
Taste food with the same spoon used for stirring
Which of the following is NOT considered proper personal hygiene in the kitchen?
Wearing clean clothes
Keeping long hair tied back
Wearing jewelry on hands and wrists
Washing hands before cooking
Which of the following is the correct procedure for cleaning up broken glass in the kitchen?
Sweep it up with your hands
Use a broom and dustpan
Leave it for someone else to clean
Kick it under the table
You are preparing a meal that includes both raw chicken and fresh salad. How should you organize your workspace to prevent cross-contamination?
Prepare both on the same cutting board
Use separate cutting boards and knives for each
Prepare the salad first, then the chicken on the same board
Rinse the board with water between uses
You notice that the knife you picked is very dull. You should....
Ignore it, as it is not a big difference
Tell Chef and make sure it gets sharpened
Only use it for soft foods like cheese
Sharpen it yourself
If you spill oil on the kitchen floor, what should you do to ensure safety?
Mop it up immediately and place a "wet floor" sign there
Wait until you finish cooking to clean it
Cover it with a towel and continue working
Ignore it
You are cooking and need to taste the food. What is the safest way to do this?
Use your fingers
Use the same spoon you are stirring with
Use a clean spoon each time you taste
Taste directly from the pot
You walk into the kitchen and smell gas. What should you do?
Ignore it and continue cooking
Tell Chef and check that your pilot lights are lit
Open all the windows
Leave the kitchen immediately
Select the activities that requires you to wash your hands afterwards
Opening the cooler or Picking up your recipe
Touching your face or hair, touching your phone, handling raw meat
Grabbing an ingredient from storage, throwing something in the garbage
A classmate accidentally uses a cutting board for raw meat and then for vegetables without washing it. What steps should you take to address the situation?
Ignore it since it was an accident
Remove the contaminated vegetables, clean and sanitize the cutting board, and inform your teacher
Just rinse the board with water
Continue using the board as is
You are responsible for storing leftovers after a class cooking session. How would you ensure the food is stored safely?
Place all leftovers in one large container regardless of type
Store different foods in separate, labeled containers and refrigerate promptly
Leave the food out to cool for several hours before refrigerating
Store leftovers in open containers
During a kitchen emergency, such as a fire or severe injury, how would you coordinate with your classmates to ensure everyone's safety?
Panic and run out of the kitchen
Assign roles such as calling for help, assisting the injured, and guiding others to safety
Wait for the teacher to arrive
Try to handle everything by yourself
What is the proper way to hold a knife while walking through the kitchen?
In front of you so everyone can see it
Like a baton so you can practice twirling it
With your arm straight down at your side
In your pocket so it can't hurt anyone
If your knife falls to the floor, stand back and
try to catch it
let if fall
