ServSafe Practice Test 1 - Practice Test Geeks

What temperatures do infrared thermometers measure?

internal food

air

surface

oven

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Where should a food handler wash his or her hands after prepping food?

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utility sink

designated sink for handwashing

food prep sink

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What does the L stand from in the FDA's ALERT tool?

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leave

limit

look

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What should a food handler do to make gloves easier to put on?

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blow into gloves

select the correct size gloves

roll the gloves up

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Which item is a potential physical contaminant?

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jewelry

sweat

hand sanitizer

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How should chemicals be stored?

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away from prep areas

in food storage areas

with kitchenware

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What practice should be used to prevent seafood toxins from causing a foodborne illness?

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handwashing throughout the day

purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers

microwaving fish to be served raw for 15 seconds

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When can a food handler diagnosed with jaundice return to work?

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when his or her skin returns to a natural color

seven days after the last symptom is ovserved

when approved by the regulatory authority

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What is the purpose of hand antiseptic?

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increase the use of sanitizing solutions

lower the number of pathogns on the skin

eliminate the need for use of gloves

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What type of eggs must be used when preparing raw or undercooked dishes for high-risk populations?

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pooled

hard-boiled

shelled

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Which is an example of physical contamination?

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touching dirty food-contact surfaces

bones in fish

cooking tomato sauce in a copper pan

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What symptom can indicate a customer is having an allergic reaction?

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left arm pain

appetite loss

coughing blood

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Parasites are commonly associated with what food?

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wild game

whole wheat

dairy products

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When should a food handler with a sore throat and fever be excluded from the operation?

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when the food handler's fever is over 100 degrees

after the food handler has a sore throat that has lasted for more than 5 days

before the regulatory authority is notified

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What strategy can prevent cross-contamination?

buy food that does not require prepping

prep food on both sides of a cutting board

prep raw food and ready-to-eat food at the same time

avoid time-temperature abuse

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What symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from the operation?

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jaundice

coughing

stomach cramps

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Which organization includes inspecting food as one of its primary responsibilities?

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Centers for Disease Control

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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What practice is useful for preventing Norovirus from causing foodborne illness?

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excluding staff with vomiting from the operation

cooling food rapidly

encouraging staff to get flu shots

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Which food item has been associated with Salmonella Typhi?

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produce

shellfish from contaminated water

undercooked ground beef

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What causes preschool-age children to be at risk for foodborne illness?

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they have not received all of their immunizations

they only eat ready to eat food

they have hidden allergies

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What should a server do after clearing a table?

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wash hands

put disposable gloves back on

rinse hands in warm water

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What should food handlers do after leaving and returning to the prep area?

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remove their apron

wash hands

apply hand antiseptic

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A food handler comes to work with diarrhea. What should the manager tell the food handler to do?

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go home

clean the restroom after each use

only bus tables

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What practice can help prevent allergic reactions?

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telling customers how an item is prepared

using parchment paper when baking cookies

providing home delivery service

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Single-use gloves are not required when...

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prepping ready to eat food

washing produce

handling cooked food

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What condition promotes the growth of bacteria?

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low levels of moisture

food held between 70 degrees and 125 degrees

food with a pH that is highly alkaline

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