ServSafe Coursebook 7th E Diagnostic Mid Test Chapters 1-3

What is the best way to protect food from deliberate tampering?

• Make it as difficult as possible for someone to tamper with it.
• Allow former employees into the operation.
• Perform spot inspections on new vendors.
• Use the USDA A.L.A.R.M. system.

To prevent the deliberate contamination of food, a manager should know whom to contact about suspicious activity, monitor the security of products, keep information related to food security on file, and know

• when to register with the EPA.

• how to fill out an incident report.

• where to find Safety Data Sheets in the operation.

• who is in the facility.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

In addition to other criteria, how many people must have the same symptoms in order for a foodborne illness to be considered an outbreak?

• At least 1
• At least 2
• At least 10
• At least 20

What is a basic characteristic of a virus?

• Destroyed by cooking
• Grows in food
• Requires a living host to grow
• Commonly found in cattle intestines

Which is a chemical contaminant?

• Bones in a chicken fillet
• Norovirus in shellfish
• Metal shavings in a can of peaches
• Tomato juice served in a pewter pitcher

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which is a biological contaminant?

• Bones in a chicken fillet
• Norovirus in shellfish
• Metal shavings in a can of peaches
• Tomato juice served in a pewter pitcher

The 6 conditions bacteria need to grow are food, acidity, temperature, time, oxygen, and

• meat.
• moisture.
• melatonin.
• management.

Which is an example of physical contamination?

• sneezing on food
• Touching dirty food-contact surfaces
• Bones in fish
• Cooking tomato sauce in a copper pan

Which symptom could mean a customer is having an allergic reaction to food?

• Coughing
• Dehydration
• Swollen lips
• Sneezing

To prevent food allergens from being transferred to food,

• clean and sanitize utensils before preparing an allergen special order.
• buy food from trusted suppliers.
• store cold food at 41°F (5°C) or lower.
• avoid pewter tableware and utensils and copper cookware.