Question 1

What is the first step before checking food temperature with a probe thermometer?

Accepted Answer

Sanitize the probe

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Check the battery

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Place the probe in the thickest part

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Clean the probe with water

Question 2

Where should you first insert a temperature probe when checking food?

Accepted Answer

The thickest part at the center

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Multiple spots simultaneously

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The outer edge

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The thinnest part

Question 3

What temperature must food reach when cooking in a microwave?

Accepted Answer

165°F

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175°F

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135°F

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155°F

Question 4

How long must food stand after microwave cooking?

Accepted Answer

2 minutes

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1 minute

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4 minutes

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3 minutes

Question 5

What must be added to menu items containing raw or undercooked ingredients?

Accepted Answer

A disclosure with an asterisk

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A warning in red ink

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A price increase

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A chef's recommendation

Question 6

Which group should never be served raw or undercooked food?

Accepted Answer

Children

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Adults

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Elderly people

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Teenagers

Question 7

What is the maximum total time allowed to cool food from 135°F to 41°F?

Accepted Answer

6 hours

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4 hours

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2 hours

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8 hours

Question 8

Within how many hours must food be cooled from 135°F to 70°F?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

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3 hours

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4 hours

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1 hour

Question 9

What type of container is best for cooling food quickly?

Accepted Answer

Large, shallow stainless steel pans

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Large, deep pots

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Deep plastic containers

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Small, deep bowls

Question 10

Why should hot food not be placed directly in a refrigerator?

Accepted Answer

It will raise the refrigerator temperature

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It will freeze immediately

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It will cook other foods

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It will damage the refrigerator

Question 11

What is the required temperature for reheating food?

Accepted Answer

165°F

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135°F

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145°F

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155°F

Question 12

How long must food be held at the reheating temperature?

Accepted Answer

15 seconds

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20 seconds

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10 seconds

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5 seconds

Question 13

What is recommended regarding reheating food multiple times?

Accepted Answer

Reheat only once

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Reheat maximum twice

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Reheat three times maximum

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Reheat as many times as needed

Question 14

What should you do while reheating food?

Accepted Answer

Stir regularly

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Keep the lid on tight

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Add water frequently

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Let it sit undisturbed

Question 15

What depth should cooling containers be?

Accepted Answer

2-3 inches

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4-5 inches

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6-7 inches

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1-2 inches

Question 16

Which is a recommended method for speeding up the cooling process?

Accepted Answer

Using an ice bath

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Adding hot water

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Covering with aluminum foil

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Leaving food at room temperature

Question 17

What must be done with temperature readings during cooling?

Accepted Answer

Monitored and documented

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Shared with customers

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Reported to health department

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Remembered mentally

Question 18

What type of customers require special menu warnings about raw foods?

Accepted Answer

All customers

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Only elderly

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Only allergic customers

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Only children

Question 19

How many thermometer probes should a business ideally have?

Accepted Answer

At least two

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One per employee

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One is sufficient

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Exactly three

Question 20

After reheating food to the proper temperature, what must be done?

Accepted Answer

Serve, chill, or hot-hold at 135°F

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Store it immediately

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Check temperature again

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Let it cool slightly

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