SNHD Personal Hygiene 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long must food handlers scrub their hands during proper handwashing?
- 10 seconds
- 20 seconds (Correct answer)
- 30 seconds
- 60 seconds
Correct answer: 20 seconds
SNHD and FDA guidelines require at least 20 seconds of vigorous scrubbing to effectively remove pathogens from hands.
Question 2: Which of the following jewelry items is generally acceptable to wear while handling food?
- A plain metal wedding band (Correct answer)
- A watch with a fabric band
- A bracelet with links
- A ring with gemstones
Correct answer: A plain metal wedding band
Plain metal bands have no crevices to harbor bacteria, making them generally acceptable, while other jewelry can trap pathogens and contaminate food.
Question 3: At which type of sink must food handlers wash their hands?
- Any available sink in the kitchen
- The 3-compartment sink
- A designated handwashing sink only (Correct answer)
- The produce prep sink
Correct answer: A designated handwashing sink only
Handwashing must be performed only at a designated handwashing sink to prevent cross-contamination of food prep and dishwashing sinks.
Question 4: A food handler sneezes into their hands during a shift. What must they do before continuing work?
- Use hand sanitizer and continue
- Change gloves only
- Wash hands immediately at a handwashing sink (Correct answer)
- Wipe hands on a clean towel
Correct answer: Wash hands immediately at a handwashing sink
Sneezing deposits respiratory pathogens onto hands, requiring immediate handwashing at a designated sink before any further food contact.
Question 5: Which type of soap is required for handwashing in a food establishment?
- Bar soap kept near the sink
- Liquid soap from a dispenser (Correct answer)
- Dish detergent
- Any soap that creates a lather
Correct answer: Liquid soap from a dispenser
Liquid soap from a dispenser is required because bar soap can be handled by multiple people and become a source of cross-contamination.
Question 6: What should food handlers do with their hair while working in a food prep area?
- Wash it daily before each shift
- Keep it tied back loosely with a rubber band
- Restrain it with a hat, hairnet, or approved covering (Correct answer)
- Short hair requires no restraint
Correct answer: Restrain it with a hat, hairnet, or approved covering
Hair must be effectively restrained with a hat, hairnet, or similar approved covering to prevent physical contamination of food.
Question 7: When must food handlers wash their hands? (Select the most complete answer)
- Only before starting their shift
- After using the restroom, before food prep, after handling raw meat, and after touching their face (Correct answer)
- Every two hours during the shift
- Only after handling raw poultry or seafood
Correct answer: After using the restroom, before food prep, after handling raw meat, and after touching their face
Handwashing is required at multiple critical points throughout a shift, including after restroom use, before food prep, after raw meat contact, and after touching the face or hair.
SNHD Personal Hygiene 1
How long must food handlers scrub their hands during proper handwashing?