Question 1

Sulphites have been banned by the Health Canada and are no longer found in the Canadian food supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

It is unsafe to thaw frozen foods on the kitchen counter (at room temperature).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The risks and benefits of the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is a topic of much debate. Which of the following is NOT a proposed benefit of GMOs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since GMOs are well regulated and labeled, the consumer can clearly determine the safety of these products. 
B)  GMOs could reduce the use of herbicides and insecticides in the environment. 
C)  GMOs could enhance the taste and quality of food. 
D)  GMOs could improve the health of animals by enhancing their resistance to disease. 
A)  Since GMOs are well regulated and labeled, the consumer can clearly determine the safety of these products. 
B)  GMOs could reduce the use of herbicides and insecticides in the environment. 
C)  GMOs could enhance the taste and quality of food. 
D)  GMOs could improve the health of animals by enhancing their resistance to disease. A

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for preventing cross-contamination?

Accepted Answer

A)  washing utensils and cutting boards in the dishwasher 
B)  using a porous wood cutting board 
C)  washing dishtowels and aprons often 
D)  separating raw and cooked foods 
A)  washing utensils and cutting boards in the dishwasher 
B)  using a porous wood cutting board 
C)  washing dishtowels and aprons often 
D)  separating raw and cooked foods

Question 5

Describe how the human body defends itself after contracting a food-borne illness, and who is most affected by food-borne illness.

Accepted Answer

Many food-borne microbes are killed in t

Question 6

Describe natural food preservation techniques that were commonly used in the past.

Accepted Answer

Natural food preservation techniques in

Question 7

Refrigerating or freezing foods will kill any bacteria present in the food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All irradiated food display a "radura" symbol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What causes BSE?

Accepted Answer

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) o

Question 10

Dioxins are produced by fungi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The original objective in the development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) was to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the nutrient composition of food. 
B)  decrease the cost of food. 
C)  improve crop protection from pesticides and herbicides. 
D)  increase the shelf life of foods. 
A)  increase the nutrient composition of food. 
B)  decrease the cost of food. 
C)  improve crop protection from pesticides and herbicides. 
D)  increase the shelf life of foods.

Question 12

Which of the following practices would NOT help prevent a foodborne illness when traveling to another country?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only eat fruits that you have peeled yourself. 
B)  Avoid eating salads and unpasteurized dairy products. 
C)  Avoid brushing your teeth with the local tap water. 
D)  Enjoy local raw food specialties. 
A)  Only eat fruits that you have peeled yourself. 
B)  Avoid eating salads and unpasteurized dairy products. 
C)  Avoid brushing your teeth with the local tap water. 
D)  Enjoy local raw food specialties.

Question 13

Explain why advisories exist for consumption of certain fish species.

Accepted Answer

Fish absorb mercury as they feed on aqua

Question 14

Thoroughly cooking beef, pork, or fish will destroy helminth larvae and prevent infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following additives gives ham, hot dogs, and bologna their pink color?

Accepted Answer

A)  sulfites 
B)  phosphates 
C)  nitrates and nitrites 
D)  acids 
A)  sulfites 
B)  phosphates 
C)  nitrates and nitrites 
D)  acids

Question 16

What is pasteurization?

Accepted Answer

Pasteurization is a form of sterilizatio

Question 17

Flavoring agents and colorings are derived from both natural and synthetic sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It's 10 am, and Maya is trying to decide what to prepare for that night's dinner. She selects a frozen turkey breast and must thaw it before she can proceed with cooking preparations. Which of the following would be an appropriate method of thawing her poultry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a microwave. 
B)  Leave the turkey breast out on the kitchen counter throughout the day. 
C)  Place the turkey breast in a basin of warm water. 
D)  Place the turkey on a top refrigerator shelf in a bowl of water. 
A)  Use a microwave. 
B)  Leave the turkey breast out on the kitchen counter throughout the day. 
C)  Place the turkey breast in a basin of warm water. 
D)  Place the turkey on a top refrigerator shelf in a bowl of water.

Question 19

Clostridium botulinum thrives in an acidic environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following produces a neurotoxin?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis A 
B)  Salmonella 
C)  Clostridium botulinum 
D)  Norwalk virus 
A)  hepatitis A 
B)  Salmonella 
C)  Clostridium botulinum 
D)  Norwalk virus

Exam 13: Food Safety and Technology: Impact on Consumers

Sulphites have been banned by the Health Canada and are no longer found in the Canadian food supply.

It is unsafe to thaw frozen foods on the kitchen counter (at room temperature).

The risks and benefits of the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is a topic of much debate. Which of the following is NOT a proposed benefit of GMOs?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for preventing cross-contamination?

Describe how the human body defends itself after contracting a food-borne illness, and who is most affected by food-borne illness.

Describe natural food preservation techniques that were commonly used in the past.

Refrigerating or freezing foods will kill any bacteria present in the food.

All irradiated food display a "radura" symbol.

What causes BSE?

Dioxins are produced by fungi.

The original objective in the development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) was to

Which of the following practices would NOT help prevent a foodborne illness when traveling to another country?

Explain why advisories exist for consumption of certain fish species.

Thoroughly cooking beef, pork, or fish will destroy helminth larvae and prevent infection.

Which of the following additives gives ham, hot dogs, and bologna their pink color?

What is pasteurization?

Flavoring agents and colorings are derived from both natural and synthetic sources.

It's 10 am, and Maya is trying to decide what to prepare for that night's dinner. She selects a frozen turkey breast and must thaw it before she can proceed with cooking preparations. Which of the following would be an appropriate method of thawing her poultry?

Clostridium botulinum thrives in an acidic environment.

Which of the following produces a neurotoxin?

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