ServSafe Practice Test 1

Which food item has been associated with Salmonella Typhi?

beverages

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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Which item is a potential physical contaminant?

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jewelry

sweat

hand sanitizer

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

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jaundice

coughing

stomach cramps

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

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leave

limit

look

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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 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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What temperatures do infrared thermometers measure?

internal food

air

surface

oven

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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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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 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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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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How should chemicals be stored?

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away from prep areas

in food storage areas

with kitchenware

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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 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 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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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 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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Which food item has been associated with Salmonella Typhi?

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

Which item is a potential physical contaminant?

Parasites are commonly associated with what food?

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

What is the purpose of hand antiseptic?

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

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

Single-use gloves are not required when...

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

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

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

Which is an example of physical contamination?

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

What temperatures do infrared thermometers measure?

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

What strategy can prevent cross-contamination?

What practice can help prevent allergic reactions?

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

How should chemicals be stored?

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

What should a server do after clearing a table?

What condition promotes the growth of bacteria?

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

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

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