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Culinary I Midterm

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why are preschool age children at a higher risk for foodborne illnesses?
a)
Their immune systems are not built up.
b)
They are more likely to send time in a hospital.
c)
They are more likely to suffer allergic reactions.
d)
Their appetites have increased since birth.
2.
According to the CDC, the five common mistakes that can lead to a foodborne illness are: failing to cook for adequately, holding food at incorrect temperatures, using contaminated equipment, practicing poor personal hygiene, and
a)
reheating leftovers
b)
serving ready-to-eat food
c)
using single-use, disposable gloves
d)
purchasing food from unsafe sources
3.
The three keys to food safety are practicing good personal hygiene, preventing cross contamination, and
a)
bacterial abatement
b)
toxic metal leaching
c)
pathogen measurement
d)
time- temperature control
4.
Food can become unsafe through
a)
Improper cleaning and sanitizing
b)
Cross contamination
c)
Poor personal hygeine
d)
All of the above
5.
Raw chicken breasts are left out at room temperature on a prep table. What is the main risk that could cause a foodborne illness?
a)
Cross-contamination
b)
Poor personal hygiene
c)
Time-temperature abuse
d)
Poor cleaning and sanitizing
6.
People who don't wash their hands properly are the biggest food safety risk.
a)
true
b)
false
7.
A food handler prepping salad stops to scratch and itch on her arm and then returns to making the salad. What is the risk that could cause foodborne illness?
a)
Cross contamination
b)
Poor personal hygiene
c)
Poor cleaning and sanitizing
d)
Time and temperature abuse
8.
A food handler wearing gloves places a chicken breast on the grill and then places lettuce and tomato on a bun. What is the risk that could cause a foodborne illness?
a)
Cross-contamination
b)
Poor personal hygiene
c)
Time-temperature abuse
d)
Poor cleaning and sanitizing
9.
Food that requires temperature control for safety.
a)
TCS
b)
RTE
c)
CDC
d)
FDA
10.
The presence of harmful substances in food is the definition of
a)
contamination
b)
foodborne illness
c)
TCS food
d)
RTE food
11.

Peanuts and soy products are two possible food items that can be dangerous for people with

a)

FAT TOM

b)

food allergies

c)

chemical sensitivity

d)

poor personal hygiene

12.

Wheezing and hives are symptoms of

a)

Food allergies

b)

Norovirus

c)

Botulism

d)

Hepatitis A

13.

What is the most important way to prevent a foodborne illness from viruses?

a)

Control time and temperature.

b)

Prevent cross-contamination

c)

Practice good personal hygiene.

d)

Practice good cleaning and sanitizing.

14.

An example of a physical contaminant is a

a)

sanitizer

b)

pesticide

c)

metal fragment

d)

parasite

15.
What should food handlers do after prepping food and before using the restroom?
a)
Wash their hands
b)
Take off their hats
c)
Change their gloves
d)
Take off their aprons
16.
When should food handlers who wear gloves wash their hands?
a)
After putting on the gloves
b)
Before taking off the gloves
c)
Before putting on the gloves
d)
After applying a hand antiseptic 
17.
A cook wore single-use gloves while forming raw ground beef into patties.  The cook continued to wear them while slicing hamburger buns. What mistake was made?
a)
The cook did not were reusable gloves while handling the raw ground beef and hamburger buns.
b)
The cook did not clean and sanitize the gloves before handling the hamburger buns.
c)
The cook did not wash hands before putting on the same gloves to slice the hamburger buns.
d)
The cook did not wash hands and put on new gloves before slicing the hamburger buns. 
18.
A food handler prepares and delivers meals to elderly individuals receiving cancer care services at home. What symptoms require this food handler to stay home from work?
a)
Thirst and itching
b)
Soreness with fatigue
c)
Sore throat with fever
d)
Headache and soreness 
19.
When is it acceptable to eat in an operation?
a)
When prepping food
b)
When washing dishes
c)
When sitting in the break area
d)
When handling utensils
20.

Which of the following symptoms requires excluding a food handler from work?

a)

Sore throat and fever in a high-risk population

b)

Vomiting

c)

Jaundice

d)

All of the above

21.

What are the common symptoms of food allergies?

a)

Headache and blurred vision

b)

Itching, hives, and difficulty breathing

c)

Joint pain and fatigue

d)

None of the above

22.

What are some common food allergens?

a)

Peanuts and tree nuts

b)

Milk and dairy products

c)

Shellfish and fish

d)

All of the above

23.

What are the potential health risks of consuming food with physical contaminants?

a)

Food poisoning and allergic reactions

b)

Choking and injury

c)

Nutritional deficiencies

d)

Weight gain and obesity

24.

Who are some groups that may attempt to deliberately contaminate food?

a)

Terrorists or activists

b)

Farmers and producers

c)

Health inspectors

d)

Restaurant customers

25.

What does the "flow of food" refer to in a food operation?

a)

The path food takes from purchasing to service.

b)

The process of food being cooked and served.

c)

The movement of food within the kitchen.

d)

The journey of food from farm to table.

26.

What is the temperature range considered the "temperature danger zone" for food?

a)

32°F and 212°F (0°C and 100°C)

b)

41°F and 135°F (5°C and 57°C)

c)

70°F and 125°F (21°C and 52°C)

d)

0°F and 40°F (-18°C and 4°C)

27.

How long can food safely remain in the temperature danger zone before it must be discarded?

a)

Up to 2 hours.

b)

Up to 3 hours.

c)

Up to 4 hours.

d)

Up to 6 hours.

28.

Using one set of cutting boards for raw poultry and another set of cutting boards for ready-to-eat food reduces the risk of

a)

cross-contamination.

b)

time-temperature abuse.

c)

physical contamination.

d)

toxic-metal poisoning.

29.

What is the purpose of color-coded equipment?

a)

It indicates the level of risk for each product.

b)

It helps keep equipment separate.

c)

It indicates the cooking temperature of each product.

d)

It provides a visual cue for the preparation order of products.

30.

How can the risk of cross-contamination be reduced when prepping different types of food on the same prep table?

a)

Prep raw and ready-to-eat food at the same time.

b)

Prep raw and ready-to-eat food at different times.

c)

Prep ready-to-eat food after raw food.

d)

Clean and sanitize the table after you are done using it.

31.

An operation has decided to purchase cut lettuce for salads rather than cutting the lettuce themselves. What is the benefit of doing this?

a)

To prevent temperature abuse

b)

To prevent cross-contamination

c)

To reduce the cost of a salad

d)

To reduce the focus on proper personal hygiene

32.

What must be done after completing each prep task to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?

a)

Food must be put away as quickly as possible.

b)

Aprons must be replaced with clean ones.

c)

Surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized.

d)

Food temperatures must be checked with a clean thermometer.

33.

An infrared thermometer must

a)

be held close to the food.

b)

touch the surface of the food.

c)

be used to take readings through metal.

d)

be used when taking air temperatures.

34.

When should thermometers be calibrated?

a)

before use

b)

after use

c)

during use

d)

before and after use

35.

Which action can help prevent time-temperature abuse?

a)

Hold hot items on a steam table whenever possible.

b)

Give each food handler their own thermometer.

c)

Avoid opening the walk-in coolers to keep a stable temperature.

d)

Reheat food that has spent more than an hour in the temperature danger zone

36.

Which agency subjects suppliers to food safety inspections?

a)

Public Health Service (PHS)

b)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

c)

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

d)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

37.

A chef purchases fresh fish from a local fisherman. Is this an approved supplier?

a)

Yes, if the fish is fresh caught.

b)

Yes, if the town has licensed the fisherman.

c)

No, not if the fisherman is local.

d)

No, the fisherman is not inspected.

38.

What are Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as defined by the FDA?

a)

Rules for receiving food

b)

Requirements for producing safe food

c)

Parameters for the safe storage of food

d)

Guidelines for creating a HACCP plan

39.

What should be done if pests are spotted in a delivery vehicle?

a)

Reject the entire delivery.

b)

Reject any products close to where the pests were found.

c)

Accept the delivery, depending on the type of pest found.

d)

Accept the delivery if the products look safe.

40.

Where should a manager check to find recall notices?

a)

Public Health Service (PHS)

b)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

c)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

d)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

41.

What must a manager do with a recalled food item in the operation?

a)

Combine the item with non-recalled items during preparation.

b)

Record the names of customers who purchase the item.

c)

Store the recalled item separately from other food.

d)

Sell all recalled items within 24 hours.

42.

Documentation received with fish that will be eaten raw must state

a)

how the fish were caught.

b)

where the fish were harvested.

c)

that the fish were correctly frozen.

d)

the credentials of the fisherman who caught the fish.

43.

Meat must be purchased from plants inspected by what government agency?

a)

USDA

b)

FDA

c)

PHS

d)

CDC

44.

An inspection stamp on meat indicates that

a)

it is free of pathogens.

b)

it is a "choice" cut of meat.

c)

the product has met standards.

d)

the food is safe to eat even if undercooked.

45.

A food handler notices that a shipment of fresh meat appears to be dry. What should be done with the meat?

a)

Accept the meat.

b)

Reject the meat.

c)

Recall the meat.

d)

Cook the meat within 24 hours.

46.

Ready-to-eat TCS food must be date marked if it will be stored for longer than

a)

12 hours.

b)

24 hours.

c)

36 hours.

d)

48 hours.

47.

What should be done with food that has passed its use-by date?

a)

It should be discarded.

b)

It should be used immediately.

c)

It should only be reheated once.

d)

It should be cooked to a higher internal temperature.

48.

Why should overloading coolers be avoided?

a)

It reduces airflow.

b)

It lets warm air inside.

c)

It may lead to freezing the food.

d)

It can lead to a moisture build-up.

49.

What should be done to help keep food safe in a walk-in cooler?

a)

Store meat and poultry near the cooler’s door.

b)

Line open shelves with aluminum foil.

c)

Randomly sample food temperature daily.

d)

Pack food tightly in coolers to ensure proper cooling.

50.

How far off the floor should food be stored?

a)

1 inch (3 centimeters)

b)

2 inches (5 centimeters)

c)

4 inches (10 centimeters)

d)

6 inches (15 centimeters)