FREE CDM MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

The phrase "first-in, first-out" (FIFO) means

Accepted Answer

product storage.

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employee schedules.

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sanitation steps.

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regulatory compliance.

Question 2

The initial stage in the termination procedure is typically to:

Accepted Answer

provide and document a verbal warning.

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require attendance at training sessions.

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take documented corrective action.

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suspend the employee for a specified period without pay.

Question 3

Which of the following is the most crucial step in inspection readiness?

Accepted Answer

Conduct self-inspections.

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Network with similar organizations.

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Prepare an alert system so the staff is aware of an upcoming inspection.

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Review of compliance issues.

Question 4

While keeping an eye on the foodservice, the certified dietary manager (CDM) notes a delay in plating. The CDM discovers that the temperature ranges between 108 and 120 °F when randomly testing slices of the roast chicken that would be served. The ideal course of action is to?

Accepted Answer

reheat the meat to 165 °F.

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reheat the meat to 140 °F.

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pull the meat and discard it.

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authorize serving the chicken as is.

Question 5

On Wednesdays, meat is delivered, and on Fridays, inventory is completed. Meat shrinkage has been 4-5 pounds each week on average over the past month. Finding the reason for the shrinking requires first:

Accepted Answer

verify the weight and count of all meat on receiving.

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install surveillance cameras.

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interview staff with access to the meat inventory.

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send a memo to all foodservice staff members about the shrinkage.

Question 6

A typical census of 160 people requires 40 labor hours. How many labor hours are required if the population reduces to 120?

Accepted Answer

30

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34

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36

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40

Question 7

The most enticing name to offer on the menu for a green salad prepared with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, and carrots is:

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fresh garden salad.

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green salad with mixed vegetables.

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GREEN SALAD

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tossed green salad.