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Question 1
What should NOT be done when storing food in a refrigerator?
A
cover, label and date foods
B
place raw and cooked meat on the same tray
C
store cooked food above raw food
D
rotate stock using first-in first-out rule
Question 2
How can you tell if food has enough bacteria to cause food poisoning?
A
it smells bad
B
it will have a different colour and taste bad
C
it will taste different
D
you can't as it looks, smells and tastes normal
Question 3
The temperature danger zone is the temperature range between
A
50-60 °C
B
5-60 °C
C
25-35 °C
D
10- 60 °C
Question 4
Which of the following is an example of a BAD food hygiene practice that could lead to cross-contamination?
A
chopping raw and cooked meat on the same chopping board
B
washing vegetables in clean water
C
keeping food in food grade containers
D
washing hands before handling food
Question 5
High-risk foods, such as chicken, should be cooked to an internal core temperature of
A
60 °C
B
75 °C or higher
C
70 °C
D
150 °C
Question 6
What are the basic steps for washing hands?
A
apply soap, wash well, rinse and dry
B
wash in the soapy dishwater and dry
C
apply soap, wash well, rinse and dry with tea towel
D
wash thoroughly and dry
Question 7
Food handling gloves must be changed frequently and also
A
after handling rubbish
B
after every break
C
after cleaning
D
all of the above
Question 8
Pests are a problem in any food premises. The main problem is
A
they smell
B
they spread disease through bacteria and droppings
C
they eat the food
D
they frighten the staff
Question 9
High-risk foods that are easily contaminated are
A
dried, uncooked rice and pasta
B
flour and powdered milk
C
fish, oysters and sushi
D
chocolate bars
Question 10
The safest way to defrost a chicken is
A
on the bench
B
in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf
C
in the sink
D
cook it still frozen
Question 11
The main reason that food handlers should wear protective clothing is to
A
stop their clothes from getting dirty
B
protect the food from contamination
C
make them look good
D
identify them as food handlers
Question 12
How should chemicals be stored in food premises?
A
away from food preparation/storage areas
B
in food grade containers
C
in empty soft drink bottles
D
on the floor in the dry goods storage area
Question 13
A good cleaning schedule includes details about
A
what is to be cleaned
B
the chemicals and equipment to be used
C
how cleaning should be done
D
all of the above
Question 14
A bain-maire is ideal for
A
cooking food
B
heating food to 60 °C
C
keeping hot food above 60 °C
D
adding new batches of food to top up the display
Question 15
Food grade sanitisers are used in the kitchen to
A
remove grease, dirt and grime
B
remove surface bacteria
C
kill bacteria after using detergent
D
make the kitchen smell clean
Question 16
Foodborne illness is an illness caused by
A
consuming foods contaminated by bacteria
B
a change in the sensory properties of food
C
consuming foods contaminated by yeasts
D
consuming foods contaminated by enzymes
Question 17
The foods that most commonly cause allergic reactions are
A
peanuts
B
tree nuts
C
fish and shellfish
D
all of the above
Question 18
A food allergy is
A
the inability to digest a food
B
disliking a food
C
an overreaction of the immune system
D
a reaction to a food additive
Question 19
What food is someone with a dairy allergy able to eat?
A
yoghurt
B
eggs
C
cheese
D
butter
Question 20
Anaphylaxis is caused by what body system?
A
digestive
B
respiratory
C
immune
D
intestinal
Question 21
A customer requests a peanut free meal as they are allergic to peanuts. You would
A
note the request on the order
B
inform the chef
C
ensure the meal goes to the right customer
D
all of the above
Question 22
Which of the following are all high-risk foods?
A
soft cheese, dried pasta, poultry and eggs
B
cooking oil, dried pasta, poultry and eggs
C
soft cheese, cooked pasta, poultry and eggs
D
cooking oil, cooked pasta, poultry and eggs
Question 23
Which one of the following sauces is a risk for food poisoning?
A
aioli
B
tomato
C
sweet chili
D
salsa
Question 24
Green potatoes contain solanine, a naturally occurring substance that is poisonous when consumed. This type of food poisoning is caused by
A
cross contamination
B
bacterial contamination
C
physical contamination
D
chemical contamination
Question 25
Which of the following will destroy most food allergens?
A
deep frying
B
boiling
C
microwaving
D
cooking does not destroy allergens
Question 26
A customer with a peanut allergy wants to buy some biscuits and asks if your biscuits contain nuts. The
BEST
response is
A
I would not risk it if I was you
B
I can't be certain about the specific type of nuts in the biscuits so it is up to you
C
They do not contain peanuts. They are made with freshly ground walnuts
D
I am sorry I do not know
Question 27
What component of a food is responsible for an allergic reaction?
A
protein
B
carbohydrate
C
fat
D
glutamate
Question 28
A food handler can be a
A
kitchen hand
B
canteen worker
C
chef
D
any of the above
Question 29
What are the basic steps for cleaning food equipment and utensils effectively?
A
scraping, cleaning and rinsing
B
scraping, cleaning and wiping
C
scraping, cleaning, sanitising and air drying
D
scraping and sanitising
Question 30
A physical hazard could be
A
herbs and spices
B
glass
C
chocolate
D
nuts
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