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Culinary Essentials Chapter 2 Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. It is not okay to wear nail polish while preparing food in a professional kitchen, but acrylic fingernails are fine.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. You should wash your hands after using cleaning or sanitizing products.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

HACCP shows workers how to properly handle food, how to monitor food safety, and how to keep accurate records.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The minimum internal temperature is the temperature at which food begins to cook.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 5. Foods that have a long shelf life should be placed in dry storage.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 6. The internal temperature of held food should be taken at least every two hours.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 7. Glasses should be placed right side up in the dishwasher.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

When washing your hands, you must rub your hands and arms for at least one full minute.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Instead of washing your hands, you can use a hand sanitizer.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

If you have a wound, you should always go home immediately.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 11. The HACCP system was developed for a fast-food corporation in the 1960s.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

A critical control point is a step in the flow of food where contamination can be prevented or eliminated.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The temperature danger zone for holding foods is 41°F-135°F (5°C-57°C).

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The first in, first out (FIFO) system means that newer products are used first because they are fresher.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Do not wash produce before storing it.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

What is the main cause of cross-contamination?

a)

cooking equipment

b)

packaging materials

c)

kitchen counters

d)

foodhandlers

17.

What type of shoes can help prevent accidents?

a)

open-toed shoes

b)

tennis shoes

c)

boots

d)

slip-resistant shoes

18.

What protective clothing must you wear if you work in a food preparation or clean-up area?

a)

chef's coat

b)

chef's hat

c)

safety glasses

d)

apron

19.

What should you wear to keep microorganisms from being transmitted to food from your hair?

a)

hair restraint

b)

scarf

c)

headband

d)

hair ribbon

20.

What type of liquid kills bacteria on the skin?

a)

warm water

b)

soap

c)

cold water

d)

hand sanitizer

21.

What should you do first if you feel sick at work?

a)

Keep working.

b)

Put on a mask.

c)

Take some medication.

d)

Tell your supervisor.

22.

What should you do if your hand is wounded while at work?

a)

Wash your hand and continue working.

b)

Go home immediately.

c)

Treat the wound, bandage it, and wear gloves.

d)

Treat the wound, bandage it, but do not wear gloves.

23.

Which one of these is not a health hazard of foodhandling?

a)

poor personal hygiene

b)

contaminated raw foods

c)

overcooked food

d)

cross-contamination

24.

If hot foods are not held at 135°F (57°C) or above, after how many hours must they be discarded?

a)

four

b)

five

c)

six

d)

seven

25.

What type of thermometer can take temperature quickly and easily measure the temperature of thin foods?

a)

liquid-filled thermometer

b)

bimetal thermometer

c)

thermistor thermometer

d)

thermocouple thermometer

26.

What type of food has a safe internal cooking temperature of 165°F (74°C)?

a)

poultry

b)

pork

c)

lamb

d)

fish

27.

What should you do each time you drop a thermometer?

a)

Throw it away.

b)

Do nothing.

c)

Rinse it with cool water.

d)

Recalibrate it.

28.

What should you do first if you spot a potential problem at a control point?

a)

Take corrective action.

b)

Do nothing.

c)

Tell a supervisor.

d)

Make a note.

29.

Which is not considered part of a record-keeping system?

a)

flow charts

b)

menus

c)

policy and procedure manuals

d)

food temperature readings

30.

What is the highest temperature at which a refrigerated processed food should be received?

a)

35°F (2°C)

b)

41°F (5°C)

c)

32°F (0°C)

d)

72°F (22°C)

31.

Where should you store dry food containers?

a)

the refrigerator

b)

the freezer

c)

kitchen counter

d)

in a dry place

32.

What should you do if a can is rusty?

a)

Open it carefully.

b)

Puncture it with a knife.

c)

Open it quickly.

d)

Discard it immediately.

33.

If held food drops below 135°F (57°C), what should you do?

a)

Reheat to 135°F (57°C) for 1 minute.

b)

Reheat to 165°F (74°C) for 15 seconds.

c)

Reheat to 145°F (63°C) for 30 seconds.

d)

Reheat to 140°F (60°C) for 5 minutes.

34.

What type of foods should be fully cooked before mixing them with other food products?

a)

produce

b)

fruit

c)

sauces

d)

protein foods

35.

What should you use to pick up ice?

a)

your hands

b)

a fork

c)

tongs

d)

a spoon

36.

36. A(n) __________________________ is a worker who is in direct contact with food.

a)

foodhandler

b)

manager

c)

cashier

d)

janitor

37.

Foodhandlers often wear gloves to prevent __________________________.

a)

contamination

b)

spoilage

c)

overcooking

d)

freezing

38.

38. While washing your hands, remove soil from underneath your __________________________.

a)

fingernails

b)

elbows

c)

wrists

d)

palms

39.

39. The __________________________ that might be in a wound could spread to any food handled.

a)

bacteria

b)

vitamins

c)

enzymes

d)

minerals

40.

One step of the HACCP system is to find the __________________________ where contamination could happen.

a)

critical point

b)

safe zone

c)

storage area

d)

cleaning station

41.

41. To measure the internal temperature of a cooked food, place the thermometer in the __________________________ part of the food.

a)

thickest

b)

thinnest

c)

outermost

d)

coldest

42.

The last step in the HACCP system is to __________________________ that your system works correctly.

a)

verify

b)

ignore

c)

complicate

d)

delay

43.

Store frozen foods at __________________________ or below.

a)

0°F (-18°C)

b)

32°F (0°C)

c)

40°F (4°C)

d)

10°F (-12°C)

44.

Always cook food to the proper minimum internal __________________________.

a)

temperature

b)

color

c)

texture

d)

size

45.

Dishwashers that recycle pre-wash water through the dishes to save water and energy are called __________________________ dishwashers.

a)

recirculating

b)

conventional

c)

manual

d)

static

46.

What should you do with your hair when working in a professional kitchen?

a)

Tie it back or cover it with a hairnet

b)

Leave it loose

c)

Style it with gel

d)

Dye it a bright color

47.

Select the proper procedure for washing your hands.

a)

Wet hands, apply soap, scrub for 20 seconds, rinse, and dry

b)

Wet hands, apply soap, rinse immediately, and dry

c)

Apply soap to dry hands, scrub for 5 seconds, rinse, and air dry

d)

Rinse hands with water only, then dry with a towel

48.

The history of the HACCP system is best described as:

a)

A food safety system developed in the 1960s for NASA's space program.

b)

A quality control method created in the 1980s for the automotive industry.

c)

A marketing strategy introduced in the 1990s for fast food chains.

d)

A packaging technique invented in the 1950s for canned goods.

49.

Taking corrective action as part of the HACCP system involves:

a)

Identifying and correcting deviations from critical limits to ensure food safety.

b)

Ignoring minor deviations to save time.

c)

Reporting all issues to upper management only.

d)

Waiting for routine inspections to address problems.

50.

The proper procedure for receiving and storing eggs is:

a)

Check for cracks, store at 45°F or below, and keep in original carton.

b)

Store at room temperature and wash before use.

c)

Receive at any temperature and transfer to plastic containers.

d)

Check for cracks, store at 60°F, and keep in open containers.