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Kitchen Safety Knowledge Pretest

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the safest way to hold a knife when cutting food?

a)

With your fingers extended under the blade

b)

With your fingers curled under and gripping the handle

c)

By the blade itself

d)

With both hands on the blade

2.

Storing food in the fridge and cooling food rapidly are important because...

a)

It's not going to be eaten until tomorrow

b)

It helps with organization

c)

Cold temperatures slow the growth of bacteria

d)

There isn't enough room on the shelves

3.

Which of the following is an example of cross-contamination?

a)

Using a clean cutting board for vegetables

b)

Using the same knife to cut raw chicken and then vegetables without washing it

c)

Washing hands before cooking

d)

Storing cooked food in the refrigerator

4.

What is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands with soap and water before handling food?

a)

5 seconds

b)

10 seconds

c)

20 seconds

d)

1 minute

5.

Which of the following should you do first if a small grease fire starts on the stove?

a)

Pour water on the fire

b)

Cover the pan with a lid to smother the flames

c)

Move the pan to another burner

d)

Use a towel to fan the flames

6.

Which is the correct way to store raw meat in a refrigerator to prevent contamination?

a)

On the top shelf above ready-to-eat foods

b)

On the bottom shelf in a sealed container

c)

Next to fresh fruits and vegetables

d)

In the refrigerator door

7.

What is the best way to prevent cross-contamination when preparing food?

a)

Use the same cutting board for all foods

b)

Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat

c)

Store raw and cooked foods together

d)

Taste food with the same spoon used for stirring

8.

Which of the following is NOT considered proper personal hygiene in the kitchen?

a)

Wearing clean clothes

b)

Keeping long hair tied back

c)

Wearing jewelry on hands and wrists

d)

Washing hands before cooking

9.

Which of the following is the correct procedure for cleaning up broken glass in the kitchen?

a)

Sweep it up with your hands

b)

Use a broom and dustpan

c)

Leave it for someone else to clean

d)

Kick it under the table

10.

You are preparing a meal that includes both raw chicken and fresh salad. How should you organize your workspace to prevent cross-contamination?

a)

Prepare both on the same cutting board

b)

Use separate cutting boards and knives for each

c)

Prepare the salad first, then the chicken on the same board

d)

Rinse the board with water between uses

11.

You notice that the knife you picked is very dull. You should....

a)

Ignore it, as it is not a big difference

b)

Tell Chef and make sure it gets sharpened

c)

Only use it for soft foods like cheese

d)

Sharpen it yourself

12.

If you spill oil on the kitchen floor, what should you do to ensure safety?

a)

Mop it up immediately and place a "wet floor" sign there

b)

Wait until you finish cooking to clean it

c)

Cover it with a towel and continue working

d)

Ignore it

13.

You are cooking and need to taste the food. What is the safest way to do this?

a)

Use your fingers

b)

Use the same spoon you are stirring with

c)

Use a clean spoon each time you taste

d)

Taste directly from the pot

14.

You walk into the kitchen and smell gas. What should you do?

a)

Ignore it and continue cooking

b)

Tell Chef and check that your pilot lights are lit

c)

Open all the windows

d)

Leave the kitchen immediately

15.

Select the activities that requires you to wash your hands afterwards

a)

Opening the cooler or Picking up your recipe

b)

Touching your face or hair, touching your phone, handling raw meat

c)

Grabbing an ingredient from storage, throwing something in the garbage

16.

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?

a)

Ignore it since it was an accident

b)

Remove the contaminated vegetables, clean and sanitize the cutting board, and inform your teacher

c)

Just rinse the board with water

d)

Continue using the board as is

17.

You are responsible for storing leftovers after a class cooking session. How would you ensure the food is stored safely?

a)

Place all leftovers in one large container regardless of type

b)

Store different foods in separate, labeled containers and refrigerate promptly

c)

Leave the food out to cool for several hours before refrigerating

d)

Store leftovers in open containers

18.

During a kitchen emergency, such as a fire or severe injury, how would you coordinate with your classmates to ensure everyone's safety?

a)

Panic and run out of the kitchen

b)

Assign roles such as calling for help, assisting the injured, and guiding others to safety

c)

Wait for the teacher to arrive

d)

Try to handle everything by yourself

19.

What is the proper way to hold a knife while walking through the kitchen?

a)

In front of you so everyone can see it

b)

Like a baton so you can practice twirling it

c)

With your arm straight down at your side

d)

In your pocket so it can't hurt anyone

20.

If your knife falls to the floor, stand back and

a)

try to catch it

b)

let if fall