CDN Food Service Management & Operations 5

Question 1

A food service manager identifies that a cook is using the same cutting board for raw chicken and then for raw vegetables without washing between uses. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Cross-contamination

Answer

Using the same surface for raw poultry and ready-to-eat foods without sanitizing between uses is a classic example of cross-contamination.

Question 2

Which purchasing method involves negotiating a price for a set quantity of product to be delivered over a defined time period (e.g., 3 months)?

Accepted Answer

Firm price/contract buying

Answer

Firm price/contract buying locks in a negotiated price for a specified quantity and delivery schedule, protecting against price fluctuations.

Question 3

In a hospital food service, which team member is primarily responsible for completing the nutritional assessment and determining the patient's medical nutrition therapy plan?

Accepted Answer

Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)

Answer

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) holds the professional credential and scope of practice to conduct nutritional assessments and prescribe medical nutrition therapy.

Question 4

A food service manager needs to select a sanitizing method for food-contact surfaces. Which concentration of chlorine bleach solution is generally acceptable for sanitizing according to the FDA Food Code?

Accepted Answer

50–100 ppm

Answer

The FDA Food Code specifies that chlorine sanitizers for food-contact surfaces should be 50–100 ppm for effective sanitization without leaving harmful residues.

Question 5

Which performance improvement tool uses a visual diagram to identify and display all possible causes of a specific problem in a food service operation?

Accepted Answer

Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram

Answer

The fishbone (Ishikawa or cause-and-effect) diagram visually maps all potential causes of a problem, organized by categories such as people, methods, equipment, and materials.

(CDN) Certified Dietician Nutritionist Practice Test

(CDN) Certified Dietician Nutritionist Practice Test

CDN Food Service Management & Operations 5