Question 1

What does the 'T' in FAT TOM stand for in food safety?

Accepted Answer

Time

Answer

Temperature

Answer

Taste

Answer

Toxins

Question 2

What does the 'F' in FAT TOM stand for in food safety?

Accepted Answer

Food

Answer

Freezing

Answer

Flavor

Answer

Fire

Question 3

What does the 'A' in FAT TOM stand for in food safety?

Accepted Answer

Acidity

Answer

Allergens

Answer

Air

Answer

Aroma

Question 4

What does the 'M' in FAT TOM stand for in food safety?

Accepted Answer

Moisture

Answer

Mold

Answer

Magnetic

Answer

Meat

Question 5

What does the 'O' in FAT TOM stand for in food safety?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

Answer

Organic

Answer

Odor

Answer

Oil

Question 6

What does the 'T' in FAT TOM stand for in food safety?

Accepted Answer

Time

Answer

Toxins

Answer

Taste

Answer

Temperature

Question 7

What does FAT TOM stand for?

Accepted Answer

c) Food, Acidity, Temperature, Time, Oxygen, Moisture

Answer

a) Freshness, Acidity, Temperature, Time, Oxygen, Moisture

Answer

d) Fungi, Acidity, Temperature, Time, Oxygen, Moisture

Answer

b) Flavor, Acidity, Temperature, Time, Oxygen, Moisture

Question 8

Why is understanding food spoilage important for culinary professionals?

Accepted Answer

c) To avoid making customers sick

Answer

d) To increase food prices

Answer

b) To prevent Yelp reviews

Answer

a) To create new recipes

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the FAT TOM acronym?

Accepted Answer

a) Texture

Answer

d) Moisture

Answer

b) Acidity

Answer

c) Time

Question 10

What type of foods are more likely to harbor pathogens and need proper storage?

Accepted Answer

c) High-protein foods like meat and eggs

Answer

b) Bread and apples

Answer

d) Starchy foods like potatoes

Answer

a) Fruits and vegetables

Question 11

Why should high-protein foods be stored in the refrigerator or freezer?

Accepted Answer

c) To slow down bacterial growth

Answer

d) To enhance their nutritional value

Answer

b) To avoid cross-contamination

Answer

a) To preserve their flavor

Question 12

Why is it important to check canned foods for dents, leaks, bulges, or rust?

Accepted Answer

d) To avoid consuming spoiled or contaminated food

Answer

b) To prevent cross-contamination

Answer

c) To verify their expiration date

Answer

a) To ensure they are properly cooked

Question 13

In which temperature range does bacteria grow most rapidly, known as the "temperature danger zone"?

Accepted Answer

b) 41°F - 135°F

Answer

d) 161°F - 200°F

Answer

c) 136°F - 160°F

Answer

a) 32°F - 40°F

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