Question 1

If thawing frozen meat under running water, what temperature does the water need to be?

Accepted Answer

A) 70°F or lower 
B) 41°F or lower 
C) 50°F or lower 
D) Any temperature is fine 
A) 70°F or lower 
B) 41°F or lower 
C) 50°F or lower 
D) Any temperature is fine A

Question 2

What is TCS food?

Accepted Answer

A) Food that is Toxic, Cancer-Causing or Spoiled 
B) Food that needs Thyme, Chipotle or other Seasoning 
C) Food that needs Time or Temperature Control for Safety 
D) Food that is Time Control Sensitive 
A) Food that is Toxic, Cancer-Causing or Spoiled 
B) Food that needs Thyme, Chipotle or other Seasoning 
C) Food that needs Time or Temperature Control for Safety 
D) Food that is Time Control Sensitive C

Question 3

Gideon just removed sliced carrots from an ice-water slurry. What should he do before adding more carrots to the slurry?

Accepted Answer

A) Nothing, the slurry can be used for multiple batches. 
B) Add more ice to the slurry. 
C) Add fresh water to the slurry. 
D) Empty and clean the container then make a fresh slurry. 
A) Nothing, the slurry can be used for multiple batches. 
B) Add more ice to the slurry. 
C) Add fresh water to the slurry. 
D) Empty and clean the container then make a fresh slurry. D

Question 4

Sarah is making pasta salad for a school picnic. How should she cool the cooked pasta before using it in the salad?

Accepted Answer

A) By placing the pasta in the refrigerator 
B) By placing the pasta in an ice-water bath 
C) By leaving it on the kitchen counter until it cools 
D) Any of these methods is safe 
A) By placing the pasta in the refrigerator 
B) By placing the pasta in an ice-water bath 
C) By leaving it on the kitchen counter until it cools 
D) Any of these methods is safe

Question 5

Why are potato, pasta or chicken salads often involved in foodborne illness outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

A) Because these salads contain mayonnaise 
B) Because these salads contain TCS foods 
C) Because these salads are eaten in hot weather 
D) All of the above 
A) Because these salads contain mayonnaise 
B) Because these salads contain TCS foods 
C) Because these salads are eaten in hot weather 
D) All of the above

Question 6

Mom's famous stuffing made with chunks of chicken should be cooked to what internal temperature?

Accepted Answer

A) 165°F for 15 seconds 
B) 155°F for 15 seconds 
C) 145°F 
D) 135°F 
A) 165°F for 15 seconds 
B) 155°F for 15 seconds 
C) 145°F 
D) 135°F

Question 7

What is the minimum internal temperature for hamburgers to be cooked safely?

Accepted Answer

A) 145°F for 4 minutes 
B) 165°F for 15 seconds 
C) 145°F for 15 seconds 
D) 155°F for 15 seconds 
A) 145°F for 4 minutes 
B) 165°F for 15 seconds 
C) 145°F for 15 seconds 
D) 155°F for 15 seconds

Question 8

What is cross-contamination?

Accepted Answer

A) Mixing two cooked foods in the same container 
B) The use of ice to keep food cold 
C) The transfer of pathogens from one food to another 
D) Cooking foods to the correct internal temperature 
A) Mixing two cooked foods in the same container 
B) The use of ice to keep food cold 
C) The transfer of pathogens from one food to another 
D) Cooking foods to the correct internal temperature

Question 9

What is the minimum internal temperature a beef steak should be cooked to?

Accepted Answer

A) 145°F for 15 seconds 
B) 165°F for 15 seconds 
C) 135°F for 15 seconds 
D) 155°F for 15 seconds 
A) 145°F for 15 seconds 
B) 165°F for 15 seconds 
C) 135°F for 15 seconds 
D) 155°F for 15 seconds

Question 10

Which of the following is true if you are cooking TCS foods in a microwave?

Accepted Answer

A) The food should be covered. 
B) Food should be rotated halfway through cooking. 
C) Food should stand for at least two minutes after cooking. 
D) All of the above 
A) The food should be covered. 
B) Food should be rotated halfway through cooking. 
C) Food should stand for at least two minutes after cooking. 
D) All of the above

Question 11

Nora is the chef at a nursing home. What foods should she avoid when planning menus?

Accepted Answer

A) Raw seed sprouts 
B) Undercooked eggs 
C) Rare beef 
D) All of the above 
A) Raw seed sprouts 
B) Undercooked eggs 
C) Rare beef 
D) All of the above

Question 12

What is the only way to reduce pathogens in food to safe levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Purchase food from approved sources. 
B) Train employees on proper handwashing. 
C) Cook the food to the correct internal temperature. 
D) Freeze food correctly. 
A) Purchase food from approved sources. 
B) Train employees on proper handwashing. 
C) Cook the food to the correct internal temperature. 
D) Freeze food correctly.

Question 13

Where should you place a thermometer to accurately measure the temperature of cooked meat?

Accepted Answer

A) In the thickest part of the meat 
B) In the outer edge of the meat 
C) Against the edge of the cooking pan 
D) In the thinnest part of the meat 
A) In the thickest part of the meat 
B) In the outer edge of the meat 
C) Against the edge of the cooking pan 
D) In the thinnest part of the meat

Question 14

Assuming that you have successfully cooled cooked food from 135°F to 70°F within two hours, how much time can you take to cool the food to 41°F or lower?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 hours 
B) 2 hours 
C) 5 hours 
D) 1 hour 
A) 4 hours 
B) 2 hours 
C) 5 hours 
D) 1 hour

Question 15

The Lobster Shack is famous for its beer-battered shrimp. What other foods can be prepared using the same batch of batter?

Accepted Answer

A) Onion Rings 
B) Chicken nuggets 
C) Cheese sticks 
D) None of these 
A) Onion Rings 
B) Chicken nuggets 
C) Cheese sticks 
D) None of these

Question 16

When is it safe to thaw chicken in a microwave?

Accepted Answer

A) When the chicken will be cooked right away 
B) When the chicken is partially thawed 
C) When the chicken was cooked before freezing 
D) All of the above 
A) When the chicken will be cooked right away 
B) When the chicken is partially thawed 
C) When the chicken was cooked before freezing 
D) All of the above

Question 17

What is a blast chiller used to do?

Accepted Answer

A) Cool cooked food quickly 
B) Freeze meat fast 
C) Make ice 
D) Hold food for service 
A) Cool cooked food quickly 
B) Freeze meat fast 
C) Make ice 
D) Hold food for service

Question 18

What should you do if you are cooling cooked chicken and the internal temperature does not reach 70°F within 2 hours?

Accepted Answer

A) Reheat chicken and start cooling process over 
B) Decrease cooling temperature 
C) As long as the chicken cools to 41°F within 6 hours, it can be used safely 
D) Discard the chicken 
A) Reheat chicken and start cooling process over 
B) Decrease cooling temperature 
C) As long as the chicken cools to 41°F within 6 hours, it can be used safely 
D) Discard the chicken

Question 19

Which of the following is a safe method for handling ice used for service?

Accepted Answer

A) Scooping ice from ice machine with a serving glass 
B) Using bare hands to scoop ice from ice machine 
C) Storing the ice scoop inside the ice machine 
D) None of the above methods is safe 
A) Scooping ice from ice machine with a serving glass 
B) Using bare hands to scoop ice from ice machine 
C) Storing the ice scoop inside the ice machine 
D) None of the above methods is safe

Question 20

Rice pilaf that will be served from a steam table needs to be cooked to what minimum temperature?

Accepted Answer

A) 155°F 
B) 165°F 
C) 145°F 
D) 135°F 
A) 155°F 
B) 165°F 
C) 145°F 
D) 135°F

If thawing frozen meat under running water, what temperature does the water need to be?

What is TCS food?

Gideon just removed sliced carrots from an ice-water slurry. What should he do before adding more carrots to the slurry?

Sarah is making pasta salad for a school picnic. How should she cool the cooked pasta before using it in the salad?

Why are potato, pasta or chicken salads often involved in foodborne illness outbreaks?

Mom's famous stuffing made with chunks of chicken should be cooked to what internal temperature?

What is the minimum internal temperature for hamburgers to be cooked safely?

What is cross-contamination?

What is the minimum internal temperature a beef steak should be cooked to?

Which of the following is true if you are cooking TCS foods in a microwave?

Nora is the chef at a nursing home. What foods should she avoid when planning menus?

What is the only way to reduce pathogens in food to safe levels?

Where should you place a thermometer to accurately measure the temperature of cooked meat?

Assuming that you have successfully cooled cooked food from 135°F to 70°F within two hours, how much time can you take to cool the food to 41°F or lower?

The Lobster Shack is famous for its beer-battered shrimp. What other foods can be prepared using the same batch of batter?

When is it safe to thaw chicken in a microwave?

What is a blast chiller used to do?

What should you do if you are cooling cooked chicken and the internal temperature does not reach 70°F within 2 hours?

Which of the following is a safe method for handling ice used for service?

Rice pilaf that will be served from a steam table needs to be cooked to what minimum temperature?

Allergies Intolerances: Understanding and Managing Reactions

Allergies Intolerances: Food Handling

Allergies Intolerances: Food Labels

Allergies Intolerances: Kitchen and Preparation

Allergies Intolerances: Orders

Allergies Intolerances: Policies

Receiving and Storage Food Procedures

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Exam 12: Food Preparation

If thawing frozen meat under running water, what temperature does the water need to be?

What is TCS food?

Gideon just removed sliced carrots from an ice-water slurry. What should he do before adding more carrots to the slurry?

Sarah is making pasta salad for a school picnic. How should she cool the cooked pasta before using it in the salad?

Why are potato, pasta or chicken salads often involved in foodborne illness outbreaks?

Mom's famous stuffing made with chunks of chicken should be cooked to what internal temperature?

What is the minimum internal temperature for hamburgers to be cooked safely?

What is cross-contamination?

What is the minimum internal temperature a beef steak should be cooked to?

Which of the following is true if you are cooking TCS foods in a microwave?

Nora is the chef at a nursing home. What foods should she avoid when planning menus?

What is the only way to reduce pathogens in food to safe levels?

Where should you place a thermometer to accurately measure the temperature of cooked meat?

Assuming that you have successfully cooled cooked food from 135°F to 70°F within two hours, how much time can you take to cool the food to 41°F or lower?

The Lobster Shack is famous for its beer-battered shrimp. What other foods can be prepared using the same batch of batter?

When is it safe to thaw chicken in a microwave?

What is a blast chiller used to do?

What should you do if you are cooling cooked chicken and the internal temperature does not reach 70°F within 2 hours?

Which of the following is a safe method for handling ice used for service?

Rice pilaf that will be served from a steam table needs to be cooked to what minimum temperature?

Allergies Intolerances: Understanding and Managing Reactions

Allergies Intolerances: Food Handling

Allergies Intolerances: Food Labels

Allergies Intolerances: Kitchen and Preparation

Allergies Intolerances: Orders

Allergies Intolerances: Policies

Receiving and Storage Food Procedures

Allergies Intolerances: Service

Contamination

Storage: Facilities

Storage: Food Handling

Pests

Storage: Purchasing

Food Regulations

Sanitizing

Food Service: Training

Food Service: Management

Filters