Question 1

Some bacteria in foods are beneficial.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Food infections, such as E. coli and salmonella, result from the ingestion of bacteria.

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Question 3

Young children, pregnant women, and the elderly are among those at greatest risk for food-borne illness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What four conditions encourage and are required for bacterial growth?

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A protein source; da...

Question 5

The radura symbol on a food indicates that it has been:

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A)   pasteurized
B)   sterilized
C)   irradiated
D)   freeze-dried

Question 6

A food service worker who has been diagnosed with strep throat can return to work after completing 24 hours of antibiotic treatment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hands should be carefully washed:

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A)   after using the bathroom
B)   before touching foods
C)   between handling different foods
D)   all answers are correct

Question 8

Freezer temperatures of 0°F or below will kill all harmful bacteria in foods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A cutting board must be washed and after it has been used to prepare any protein-based food(s).

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Question 10

A cook who has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A should:

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A)   not be involved with food preparations until cleared by a physician
B)   continue working around food as long as he/she practices careful hand washing
C)   be permanently dismissed from his or her position
D)   be allowed to work if he or she feels well enough to do so

Question 11

Washing hands with soap and water is the preferred method to use in schools and early childhood settings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Illness­producing bacteria grow best at temperatures between °F to °F.

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Question 13

What is the prescribed procedure for hand washing dishes in a group care setting?

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Steps that must be followed carefully wh...

Question 14

The symptoms of salmonella are most likely to appear about following the ingestion of an infected food.

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A)   1-3 hours
B)   6-8 hours
C)   12-48 hours
D)   4-5 days

Question 15

List several foods that can be kept in non-refrigerated storage and used to prepare simple meals and snacks on a day when the cook is ill.

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Examples of emergency foods include: can...

Question 16

Food-borne illnesses are caused by all of the following except:

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A)   bacteria
B)   molds and parasites
C)   chemicals and insecticides
D)   viruses

Question 17

Washing fruits and vegetables that will be peeled is:

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A)   unnecessary
B)   not important unless the fruits and vegetables have been sprayed with pesticides
C)   only necessary if the foods will be eaten raw
D)   always an important practice to follow

Question 18

Frozen foods may be safely thawed in all the following ways EXCEPT:

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A)   in the refrigerator
B)   in the microwave oven
C)   under cold running water
D)   in hot water

Question 19

The FDA has approved the use of as an acceptable means of destroying disease- producing bacteria in some foods.

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Question 20

Why is it not advisable to let children eat raw fish or undercooked meats?

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Children's immune systems are not fully ...

Exam 18: Food Safety

Washing hands with soap and water is the preferred method to use in schools and early childhood settings.

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Food infections, such as E. coli and salmonella, result from the ingestion of bacteria.

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Frozen foods may be safely thawed in all the following ways EXCEPT:

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The symptoms of salmonella are most likely to appear about following the ingestion of an infected food.

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What four conditions encourage and are required for bacterial growth?

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List several foods that can be kept in non-refrigerated storage and used to prepare simple meals and snacks on a day when the cook is ill.

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A cutting board must be washed and after it has been used to prepare any protein-based food(s).

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What is the prescribed procedure for hand washing dishes in a group care setting?

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Young children, pregnant women, and the elderly are among those at greatest risk for food-borne illness.

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Food-borne illnesses are caused by all of the following except:

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The radura symbol on a food indicates that it has been:

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Hands should be carefully washed:

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Some bacteria in foods are beneficial.

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The FDA has approved the use of as an acceptable means of destroying disease- producing bacteria in some foods.

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Why is it not advisable to let children eat raw fish or undercooked meats?

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Freezer temperatures of 0°F or below will kill all harmful bacteria in foods.

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Washing fruits and vegetables that will be peeled is:

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Illness­producing bacteria grow best at temperatures between °F to °F.

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A food service worker who has been diagnosed with strep throat can return to work after completing 24 hours of antibiotic treatment.

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A cook who has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A should:

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