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Food Safety and Hygiene Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a step in effective handwashing as shown in the diagram?

a)

Wet hands

b)

Apply soap

c)

Wash for 5 seconds

d)

Dry hands

2.

According to the text, what should be done with food that is not safe for consumption?

a)

It should be reused in new dishes.

b)

It should be placed into lined bins and disposed of.

c)

It should be given to customers at a discount.

d)

It should be stored for later use.

3.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a vulnerable customer group?

a)

Babies and children

b)

Elderly people

c)

People with allergies

d)

Athletes

4.

What is the primary role of a food safety supervisor (FSS) in New South Wales food businesses?

a)

To identify food safety hazards, monitor and control risks, implement safe food handling procedures, take corrective action, and train and supervise food handlers.

b)

To cook food for customers.

c)

To manage the business finances.

d)

To advertise the business.

5.

What is the main objective of appointing a Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) in food businesses?

a)

To improve food safety across Australia by taking a preventative risk management approach

b)

To increase food prices

c)

To reduce the number of employees

d)

To promote new food products

6.

Who conducts regular inspections of retail food businesses in New South Wales?

a)

Environmental Health Officer (EHO) employed by the local council

b)

The business owner

c)

The customers

d)

The Australian Prime Minister

7.

What can an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) do if a food business fails to comply with food safety requirements?

a)

Order the business to stop preparing and selling food

b)

Give the business a tax refund

c)

Promote the business on social media

d)

Change the business’s menu

8.

Which Act governs the production and sale of food for human consumption in New South Wales?

a)

Food Act 2003 (NSW) (as amended)

b)

Food Regulation 2015 (NSW)

c)

Australia New Zealand Food Standards (ANZFS) Code

d)

FSANZ Act 1991

9.

What is the main purpose of the Food Act 2003 (NSW)?

a)

To protect the health of the public by preventing the sale of unsafe food

b)

To increase food prices

c)

To promote fast food chains

d)

To regulate food advertising

10.

According to the Food Regulation 2015 (NSW), what must packaging and labelling of food and appliances used to handle food ensure?

a)

They must be clean and unbroken, and not made from certain materials

b)

They must be colorful and attractive

c)

They must be imported from overseas

d)

They must be recyclable

11.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a responsibility of the NSW Food Authority in the provided material?

a)

Monitoring manufactured foods sold in New South Wales

b)

Delivering quality, safe, and healthy food in New South Wales

c)

Setting up international food trade agreements

d)

Measuring and promoting food safety across all industries

12.

When an EHO requests a food sample for analysis, how must the sample be handled?

a)

It should be eaten immediately

b)

It must be divided into three samples for different purposes

c)

It should be thrown away after collection

d)

It must be sent to the media

13.

What is the purpose of the NSW Food Authority 'Name and Shame' list?

a)

To reward the best food businesses

b)

To publish lists of food businesses that have breached food safety laws

c)

To advertise new restaurants

d)

To provide recipes to the public

14.

Why do EHOs prefer to help people comply with requirements rather than prosecute?

a)

Because prosecution is always unsuccessful

b)

Because their main goal is to enforce food laws through compliance, not punishment

c)

Because they are not allowed to issue fines

d)

Because they want to avoid paperwork

15.

According to the 'Scores on Doors' rating guide, what score range is considered "Excellent"?

a)

0-3

b)

4-8

c)

9-15

d)

16-20

16.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a good food handler?

a)

Leaving garbage uncollected

b)

Ensuring utensils are adequately washed

c)

Making sure food is protected from flies and dust

d)

Wearing clean uniforms

17.

What does the term "adulterated" mean in the context of food safety?

a)

Tampered with or interfered with

b)

Cooked at high temperatures

c)

Stored in a refrigerator

d)

Served with utensils

18.

Which of the following could result from failure to observe food safety requirements? (Select the BEST answer)

a)

Customer complaints and possible food poisoning cases

b)

Increased food sales

c)

Better 'Scores on Doors' results

d)

Improved business reputation

19.

Which of the following is a requirement for food premises to ensure food safety?

a)

All floors, walls, ceilings, and light fittings are clean

b)

Food is left uncovered

c)

Utensils are not washed

d)

Garbage is stored in the kitchen

20.

What is the expected outcome of public visibility of 'Scores on Doors' ratings?

a)

Greater levels of compliance and fewer incidences of food-borne illness

b)

Higher food prices

c)

More restaurant closures

d)

Less competition among food businesses