Question 1

The Model Food Code is a federal law created and enforced by this government agency:

Accepted Answer

FDA

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CDC

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OSHA

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USDA

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for foodborne illness?

Accepted Answer

purchasing food from trusted vendors

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holding food at the wrong temperature

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cooking food to the incorrect temperature

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using contaminated equipment

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the three categories of food contaminants?

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bacterial

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biological

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physical

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chemical

Question 4

T or F.Cross-contamination & time-temperature abuse are 2 common causes of contamination.

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True

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False

Question 5

Microbial food infections are usually not seen after eating contaminated food until:

Accepted Answer

12-72 hours

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2-4 hours

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3-5 days

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2-4 weeks

Question 6

Which of the following is not a TCS food:

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crackers

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milk

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eggs

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sliced tomatoes

Question 7

Which of the following is a TCS food?

Accepted Answer

bean sprouts

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wheat bread

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whole apple pulled off the tree

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chocolate

Question 8

Which organization is responsible for inspecting food?

Accepted Answer

USDA

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CIA

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CDC

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OSHA

Question 9

Finding a hair in your food is an example of this type of contamination:

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physical

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bacterial

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chemical

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biological

Question 10

The contaminant that is the most dangerous and responsible for most foodborne illness is:

Accepted Answer

biological

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bacterial

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physical

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chemical

Question 11

Raw chicken left out at room temp can be this risk that causes a foodborne illness:

Accepted Answer

improper time and temperature control

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poor hygiene

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poor sanitation practices

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cross-contamination

Question 12

T or F. Baked potatoes are a TCS food.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 13

Preschool-age children are at a higher risk for foodborne illness because:

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They have not built up strong immune systems

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Their appetites have increased since birth

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They are more likely to suffer allergic reactions

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They are more likely to spend time in a hospital

Question 14

T or F. Once a food is deemed safe, a pathogen will never be detected in that food.

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False

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True

Question 15

People who take certain medications are at a higher risk of getting a foodborne illness because

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their immune systems are not strong

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they interact with a greater number of people

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they eat only processed foods

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they have more allergy problems

Question 16

Which of the following is not a major challenge to food safety in the workplace?

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the internet

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people of different languages and cultures

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a variety of vendors and food suppliers

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high rate of staff turnover

Question 17

If roast beef is left out on the counter overnight, what is the proper corrective action?

Accepted Answer

throw the roast away & educate the employee on food safety

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rinse the roast thoroughly & take it to a homeless shelter

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make sure to order additional roasts to account for the loss

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file a report with the local regulatory agency

Question 18

A foodborne illness outbreak occurs when:

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2 or more people are confirmed sick from same food

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5 or more people complain of sickness from same food

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a customer files a complain with the CDC

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consumers are infected in more than one state

Question 19

Which is not one of the top five CDC risk factors for foodborne illness?

Accepted Answer

imported items

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improper cooking temperatures

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employee health & hygiene

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contaminated utensils & equipment

Question 20

T or F. The symptoms of food intoxication and infection can be similar.

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True

Answer

False

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