Question 1

A food preservation method in which microorganisms metabolize components of a food is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  marinazation.
B)  metabalomics.
C)  fermentation.
D)  degradation.

Question 2

The amount of a toxin that has a harmful effect is LEAST affected by:

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A)  prior exposure to the toxin.
B)  the potency of the toxin.
C)  the nutritional status of the consumer.
D)  weight and age of the exposed individual.

Question 3

Describe how a virus found in food can infect intestinal cells.

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Viruses enter cells and change their fun...

Question 4

How is Hepatitis A transmitted? How can its spread be curtailed?

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This virus is transmitted from infected ...

Question 5

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a source of parasitic infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fish
B)  Hamburger patties
C)  Pork
D)  Wild game,such as bear or rabbit

Question 6

Which food presents the greatest risk of food-borne illness?

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A)  Hot dogs left in the refrigerator for four days
B)  A bruised banana
C)  A turkey thawed at room temperature
D)  Milk two days past the "sell by" date

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of a biopesticide?

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A)  The introduction of birds that eat pests
B)  Naturally occurring substances that control pests
C)  Microorganisms that control pests
D)  Pesticides introduced into plants through genetic modification

Question 8

How do chemicals used in agriculture make their way to humans? How could various aspects of packaging and chemical additives protect the food supply? What are the risks and benefits of some of these food additives?

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They are taken up by plants,which can be...

Question 9

Raw hamburger patties are taken to the grill on a platter.After they are cooked,the patties are returned to the same,unwashed platter and served.This is an example of:

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A)  cross-contamination.
B)  efficient use of kitchen equipment.
C)  food adulteration.
D)  food intoxication.

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  BSE can be passed from a cow to humans via unpasteurized milk.
B)  BSE can be prevented by cooking meat to 160°.
C)  BSE is caused by pathogenic proteins called prions.
D)  BSE is caused by a slow growing virus.

Question 11

Which statement about organic farming techniques is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organic produce can cause microbial food-borne illness.
B)  Organic farming is more ecologically sound than standard farming methods.
C)  Organic foods are usually cheaper.
D)  Organic farming decreases,but does not eliminate,pesticides in foods.

Question 12

Which statement about food-borne illness is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food is more likely to be contaminated in retail establishments because of the large volume of food and the number of people involved.
B)  Food-borne illness outbreaks occurring in commercial establishments usually involve more people per incidence.
C)  Food-borne illness outbreaks in commercial establishments are more likely to be reported.
D)  Most food-borne illnesses are caused by food prepared in commercial establishments.

Question 13

Which group is LEAST likely to suffer serious complications if food-borne illness is contracted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnant women
B)  People undergoing treatment for cancer
C)  Adult men
D)  Children

Question 14

Which statement about microbial foodborne illness is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many microbial food-borne illnesses have similar symptoms.
B)  Most microbial food-borne illnesses are mild and are often mistaken for the "flu".
C)  Microbial food-borne illness afflicts 50% of Americans each year.
D)  Microbial food-borne illness can cause kidney failure and death.

Question 15

Terry packs lunches every weekday for his children to take to school.Although his children buy cold milk at school,there are no facilities to keep lunches refrigerated.What types of food are potentially hazardous in the lunches? What steps might Terry take to ensure the safety of the lunches?

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Foods which are susceptible to bacterial...

Question 16

_____________ is a virus that is destroyed by chlorination of drinking water.

Accepted Answer

A)  Shigella
B)  Giardia lamblia
C)  Hepatitis A
D)  
E)  coli O157:H7

Question 17

Which is MOST likely to contain the highest level of industrial contaminants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small fish from large lakes
B)  Large fish from large lakes
C)  Small ocean fish caught far offshore
D)  Large ocean fish caught far offshore

Question 18

What does HACCP stand for? What are Critical Control Points? How does the identification of CCPs contribute to an effective HACCP system?

Accepted Answer

HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis Critica...

Question 19

Pesticide residue in foods may be more of a concern for young children because:

Accepted Answer

A)  children are smaller; therefore the amount of residue tends to be greater per unit of body weight.
B)  children may have been exposed to pesticides prenatally and have developed tolerances for them.
C)  children often cannot read warning labels about pesticides.
D)  pesticides are increasingly more prevalent,as well as becoming more toxic.

Question 20

Which statement about antibiotics is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibiotic use in animals may contribute to the creation of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
B)  Almost half of the antibiotics produced in the US are used to prevent disease in animals.
C)  Antibiotics are used to promote growth in animals.
D)  Antibiotic use in animals is not regulated.

Exam 17: Food Safety

Which group is LEAST likely to suffer serious complications if food-borne illness is contracted?

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Which food presents the greatest risk of food-borne illness?

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Which statement about organic farming techniques is FALSE?

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Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a source of parasitic infection?

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_____________ is a virus that is destroyed by chlorination of drinking water.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a biopesticide?

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Raw hamburger patties are taken to the grill on a platter.After they are cooked,the patties are returned to the same,unwashed platter and served.This is an example of:

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Which is MOST likely to contain the highest level of industrial contaminants?

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Terry packs lunches every weekday for his children to take to school.Although his children buy cold milk at school,there are no facilities to keep lunches refrigerated.What types of food are potentially hazardous in the lunches? What steps might Terry take to ensure the safety of the lunches?

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Which of the following statements regarding Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) is true?

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Which statement about antibiotics is FALSE?

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A food preservation method in which microorganisms metabolize components of a food is called:

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How is Hepatitis A transmitted? How can its spread be curtailed?

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Which statement about food-borne illness is FALSE?

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The amount of a toxin that has a harmful effect is LEAST affected by:

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What does HACCP stand for? What are Critical Control Points? How does the identification of CCPs contribute to an effective HACCP system?

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Pesticide residue in foods may be more of a concern for young children because:

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Which statement about microbial foodborne illness is FALSE?

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How do chemicals used in agriculture make their way to humans? How could various aspects of packaging and chemical additives protect the food supply? What are the risks and benefits of some of these food additives?

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Describe how a virus found in food can infect intestinal cells.

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