Question 1

A farmer wants to control crop pests by using biologically based pesticides to attract and trap insect pests.This method of pest control is a form of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) traditional pesticide practices 
B) conventional farming techniques 
C) integrated pest management 
D) inorganic chemical pest protection 
A) traditional pesticide practices 
B) conventional farming techniques 
C) integrated pest management 
D) inorganic chemical pest protection

Question 2

The following substances were detected in a slice of enriched bread.Which of the substances is a not a direct food additive?

Accepted Answer

A) Plastic wrap 
B) Sugar 
C) Folic acid 
D) Thiamin 
A) Plastic wrap 
B) Sugar 
C) Folic acid 
D) Thiamin

Question 3

Which of the following safety steps should you take if your home experiences a loss of electricity that lasts for several days?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat raw or cooked foods that have been stored in the refrigerator 
B) Serve foods from dented or bulging cans first 
C) Cook foods and boil water on a charcoal grill that is outdoors 
D) Use water from a swimming pool or your car's radiator to wash your hands and dishes 
A) Eat raw or cooked foods that have been stored in the refrigerator 
B) Serve foods from dented or bulging cans first 
C) Cook foods and boil water on a charcoal grill that is outdoors 
D) Use water from a swimming pool or your car's radiator to wash your hands and dishes

Question 4

_____ are vermin than often transmit pathogens to food.

Accepted Answer

A) Birds 
B) Spiders 
C) Snakes 
D) Flies 
A) Birds 
B) Spiders 
C) Snakes 
D) Flies

Question 5

James and his five relatives live in New Orleans,Louisian A.For him and his family to survive a major hurricane,James wants to store enough clean water to last for about 5 days.Based on this information,he should store at least _____ gallons of bottled and sealed water.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 25 
C) 15 
D) 20 
A) 30 
B) 25 
C) 15 
D) 20

Question 6

The following substances were detected in a jar of baby food.Which of the substances is a not a direct food additive?

Accepted Answer

A) Glass fragment 
B) Pantothenic acid 
C) Riboflavin 
D) High-fructose corn syrup 
A) Glass fragment 
B) Pantothenic acid 
C) Riboflavin 
D) High-fructose corn syrup

Question 7

Home-canned low-acid foods,such as beans and corn,may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum,a bacterium that produces a dangerous toxin.To destroy the toxin,the food should be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) chilled for at least 24 hours before serving 
B) frozen for 2 days and then thawed in the refrigerator before eating 
C) heated in a microwave oven for 5 minutes 
D) boiled for 10 minutes before tasting or eating 
A) chilled for at least 24 hours before serving 
B) frozen for 2 days and then thawed in the refrigerator before eating 
C) heated in a microwave oven for 5 minutes 
D) boiled for 10 minutes before tasting or eating

Question 8

According to the USDA,a whole cooked chicken is safe to serve when its internal temperature reaches a minimum of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 115ºF 
B) 125ºF 
C) 145ºF 
D) 165ºF 
A) 115ºF 
B) 125ºF 
C) 145ºF 
D) 165ºF

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,most fruits,vegetables,mushrooms,and deli meats undergo irradiation to preserve them. 
B) Pregnant women,very young children,and people who have weakened immune systems have high risk of food-borne illness. 
C) In the United States,molds and parasitic worms are responsible for most cases of food-borne illness. 
D) Sulfites are added to grain products during the enrichment process. 
A) In the United States,most fruits,vegetables,mushrooms,and deli meats undergo irradiation to preserve them. 
B) Pregnant women,very young children,and people who have weakened immune systems have high risk of food-borne illness. 
C) In the United States,molds and parasitic worms are responsible for most cases of food-borne illness. 
D) Sulfites are added to grain products during the enrichment process.

Question 10

Anna enjoys grilling hamburgers,but she wants to reduce the chances that her food preparation practices result in food-borne illness.Which of the following steps should she avoid?

Accepted Answer

A) Thawing the frozen ground meat on the kitchen counter. 
B) Grilling the hamburgers until the internal temperature of the meat reached 160°F. 
C) Sanitizing the plate that she used to carry the raw hamburgers to the grill before using it again. 
D) Washing her hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds after touching the raw ground meat. 
A) Thawing the frozen ground meat on the kitchen counter. 
B) Grilling the hamburgers until the internal temperature of the meat reached 160°F. 
C) Sanitizing the plate that she used to carry the raw hamburgers to the grill before using it again. 
D) Washing her hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds after touching the raw ground meat.

Question 11

_____ is a type of parasitic worm that can be transferred to humans who eat raw or undercooked pork,bear,or seal meat.

Accepted Answer

A) Cryptosporidium 
B) Giardia 
C) Anisakis 
D) Trichinella 
A) Cryptosporidium 
B) Giardia 
C) Anisakis 
D) Trichinella

Question 12

During a natural disaster,it is safe to drink the water from ________.

Accepted Answer

A) broken water heater 
B) a queen-size water bed 
C) the water tank of an intact toilet 
D) swimming pool 
A) broken water heater 
B) a queen-size water bed 
C) the water tank of an intact toilet 
D) swimming pool

Question 13

The process of pasteurization involves the use of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) heat to kill pathogens 
B) radiation to destroy pathogens 
C) chemicals to denature pathogens 
D) pressure to immobilize pathogens 
A) heat to kill pathogens 
B) radiation to destroy pathogens 
C) chemicals to denature pathogens 
D) pressure to immobilize pathogens

Question 14

Which of the following U.S.government agencies regulates all domestic and imported food sold in interstate commerce?

Accepted Answer

A) Agricultural Research Service 
B) National Institutes of Health 
C) Food and Drug Administration 
D) Environmental Protection Agency 
A) Agricultural Research Service 
B) National Institutes of Health 
C) Food and Drug Administration 
D) Environmental Protection Agency

Question 15

Julio wants to cook chicken and bake a pie made with eggs and milk for his roommates.Julio and his dinner guests are likely to experience food-borne illness if he ________.

Accepted Answer

A) keeps the pie chilled before serving it 
B) marinates the cut-up pieces of raw chicken in the refrigerator and then throws out the marinade 
C) thaws the frozen raw chicken in a covered tray on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator 
D) wipes the knife used to cut up the raw chicken on a hand towel before using the knife to cut up the salad vegetables 
A) keeps the pie chilled before serving it 
B) marinates the cut-up pieces of raw chicken in the refrigerator and then throws out the marinade 
C) thaws the frozen raw chicken in a covered tray on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator 
D) wipes the knife used to cut up the raw chicken on a hand towel before using the knife to cut up the salad vegetables

Question 16

Felicia wants to follow the "Check Your Steps" actions for food safety.When she prepares high-risk foods,she avoids cross contamination,cooks raw foods to their safe internal temperatures,and chills leftovers within 30 minutes after serving them.After eating one of her meals,Felicia and her dinner guests developed a food-borne illness.Based on this information,which step did she fail to take?

Accepted Answer

A) Pasteurize 
B) Salt 
C) Clean 
D) Irradiate 
A) Pasteurize 
B) Salt 
C) Clean 
D) Irradiate

Question 17

Which of the following foods is not a likely source of food-borne pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A) Egg salad 
B) Chicken casserole 
C) Ready-to-eat cereal 
D) Raw ground turkey 
A) Egg salad 
B) Chicken casserole 
C) Ready-to-eat cereal 
D) Raw ground turkey

Question 18

Lizzie enjoys eating grilled salmon and trout,but she wants to reduce the chances that her food preparation practices do not result in food-borne illness.What should she avoid doing?

Accepted Answer

A) Washing her hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after touching the raw fish. 
B) Sanitizing the knife that she used to remove bones from the raw fish with a mixture of bleach and water before using it again. 
C) Wiping the plate used to carry the fish to the grill with a paper towel before using it for serving raw vegetables. 
D) Grilling the fish on a hot grill until the internal temperature of the flesh reached 145°F. 
A) Washing her hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after touching the raw fish. 
B) Sanitizing the knife that she used to remove bones from the raw fish with a mixture of bleach and water before using it again. 
C) Wiping the plate used to carry the fish to the grill with a paper towel before using it for serving raw vegetables. 
D) Grilling the fish on a hot grill until the internal temperature of the flesh reached 145°F.

Question 19

Which of the following U.S.government agencies oversees the quality of drinking water?

Accepted Answer

A) Environmental Protection Agency 
B) Food Safety and Inspection Service 
C) Agricultural Research Service 
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
A) Environmental Protection Agency 
B) Food Safety and Inspection Service 
C) Agricultural Research Service 
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Question 20

BJ wants to follow the "Check Your Steps" actions for food safety.When he prepares high-risk foods,he washes his hands before and after touching the food; sanitizes surfaces that come in contact with all foods; avoids cross contamination; cooks meats to their proper internal temperatures; and after meals,he keeps serving dishes with cooked food on the table,so his guests can nibble on the items.After eating one of his meals,he and his dinner guests developed a food-borne illness.Based on this information,which step did he fail to take?

Accepted Answer

A) Pasteurize 
B) Clean 
C) Separate 
D) Chill 
A) Pasteurize 
B) Clean 
C) Separate 
D) Chill

A farmer wants to control crop pests by using biologically based pesticides to attract and trap insect pests.This method of pest control is a form of ________.

The following substances were detected in a slice of enriched bread.Which of the substances is a not a direct food additive?

Which of the following safety steps should you take if your home experiences a loss of electricity that lasts for several days?

_____ are vermin than often transmit pathogens to food.

James and his five relatives live in New Orleans,Louisian A.For him and his family to survive a major hurricane,James wants to store enough clean water to last for about 5 days.Based on this information,he should store at least _____ gallons of bottled and sealed water.

The following substances were detected in a jar of baby food.Which of the substances is a not a direct food additive?

Home-canned low-acid foods,such as beans and corn,may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum,a bacterium that produces a dangerous toxin.To destroy the toxin,the food should be ________.

According to the USDA,a whole cooked chicken is safe to serve when its internal temperature reaches a minimum of ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Anna enjoys grilling hamburgers,but she wants to reduce the chances that her food preparation practices result in food-borne illness.Which of the following steps should she avoid?

_____ is a type of parasitic worm that can be transferred to humans who eat raw or undercooked pork,bear,or seal meat.

During a natural disaster,it is safe to drink the water from ________.

The process of pasteurization involves the use of ________.

Which of the following U.S.government agencies regulates all domestic and imported food sold in interstate commerce?

Julio wants to cook chicken and bake a pie made with eggs and milk for his roommates.Julio and his dinner guests are likely to experience food-borne illness if he ________.

Which of the following foods is not a likely source of food-borne pathogens?

Lizzie enjoys eating grilled salmon and trout,but she wants to reduce the chances that her food preparation practices do not result in food-borne illness.What should she avoid doing?

Which of the following U.S.government agencies oversees the quality of drinking water?

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Exam 12: Food Safety Concerns

A farmer wants to control crop pests by using biologically based pesticides to attract and trap insect pests.This method of pest control is a form of ________.

The following substances were detected in a slice of enriched bread.Which of the substances is a not a direct food additive?

Which of the following safety steps should you take if your home experiences a loss of electricity that lasts for several days?

_____ are vermin than often transmit pathogens to food.

James and his five relatives live in New Orleans,Louisian A.For him and his family to survive a major hurricane,James wants to store enough clean water to last for about 5 days.Based on this information,he should store at least _____ gallons of bottled and sealed water.

The following substances were detected in a jar of baby food.Which of the substances is a not a direct food additive?

Home-canned low-acid foods,such as beans and corn,may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum,a bacterium that produces a dangerous toxin.To destroy the toxin,the food should be ________.

According to the USDA,a whole cooked chicken is safe to serve when its internal temperature reaches a minimum of ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Anna enjoys grilling hamburgers,but she wants to reduce the chances that her food preparation practices result in food-borne illness.Which of the following steps should she avoid?

_____ is a type of parasitic worm that can be transferred to humans who eat raw or undercooked pork,bear,or seal meat.

During a natural disaster,it is safe to drink the water from ________.

The process of pasteurization involves the use of ________.

Which of the following U.S.government agencies regulates all domestic and imported food sold in interstate commerce?

Julio wants to cook chicken and bake a pie made with eggs and milk for his roommates.Julio and his dinner guests are likely to experience food-borne illness if he ________.

Which of the following foods is not a likely source of food-borne pathogens?

Lizzie enjoys eating grilled salmon and trout,but she wants to reduce the chances that her food preparation practices do not result in food-borne illness.What should she avoid doing?

Which of the following U.S.government agencies oversees the quality of drinking water?

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters