Food Handler Practice Test 2

Question 1

What is the final step in cleaning and sanitizing a prep table?

Accepted Answer

Allowing the surface to air-dry

Answer

Rinsing the surface

Answer

Cleansing with detergent

Answer

Sanitizing the surface

Question 2

Food that is partially cooked and then finished just before service must be heated to what temperature?

Accepted Answer

165°F (74°C) for 15 seconds

Answer

135°F (57°C) for 15 seconds

Answer

145°F (63°C) for 15 seconds

Answer

155°F (68°C) for 15 seconds

Question 3

When should a shipment of fresh chicken be rejected?

Accepted Answer

The receiving temperature is 50°F (10°C).

Answer

Shellstock identification tags are not attached to the container.

Answer

The flesh of the chicken is firm and springs back when touched.

Answer

The flesh of the chicken appears moist.

Question 4

What is the purpose of setting a critical limit in the cooking process of TCS food?

Accepted Answer

Reduce hazards to safe levels

Answer

Avoid serving undercooked food to high-risk customers

Answer

Identify potential hazards

Answer

Identify where hazards can be eliminated

Question 5

What type of thermometer should be used to check the internal temperature of a beef roast?

Accepted Answer

Penetration

Answer

Surface

Answer

Air

Answer

Immersion

Question 6

Which of the following is a TCS food?

Accepted Answer

Baked potato

Answer

Saltines

Answer

Bananas

Answer

Coffee

Question 7

Ciguatera toxin is commonly found in:

Accepted Answer

Amberjack

Answer

Tuna

Answer

Cod

Answer

Pollock

Question 8

What is a basic characteristic of a virus?

Accepted Answer

Requires a living host to grow

Answer

Grows in food

Answer

Destroyed by cooking

Answer

Commonly found in cattle intestines

Question 9

Which of the following is TCS food?

Accepted Answer

Baked potato

Answer

Saltines

Answer

Coffee

Answer

Bananas

Question 10

Although all food is in danger of becoming spoiled, which is not considered a “high risk” food for bacterial contamination?

Accepted Answer

bread

Answer

melon

Answer

eggs

Answer

uncooked chicken