FOOD AND BEVERAGE QUIZ

Which of the following is true about HACCP?

• a. It stands for Hazard Assessment and Critical Control Points

• B. It is a food safety management system that focuses on identifying and preventing potential hazards in the food production process

• c. It is a type of food poisoning caused by bacteria in raw or undercooked meat

• D. NONE OF THESE

Which of the following is true about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

• a. It is a government agency that regulates only prescription drugs

• b. It is a government agency that regulates food safety and drug safety, among other things

• c. It is a non-profit organization that provides food safety training to food handlers

• D. NONE OF THESE

Which of the following is true about the Food Code?

• A. It is a model code developed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that provides guidance for food safety regulations at the state and local level

• b. It is a federal law that regulates all aspects of food safety

• c. It is a voluntary program that food establishments can choose to participate in to demonstrate their commitment to food safety

• D. NONE OF THESE

 

Which of the following is true about foodborne illness?

• a. It is a type of allergy that only affects children

• b. It is an illness caused by consuming food contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, or parasites

• c. It is a condition caused by eating too much spicy food

• NONE OF THESE

 

Which of the following is true about cross-contamination?

• a. It is the process of mixing different types of food together

• b. It occurs when harmful bacteria are transferred from one food or surface to another, potentially contaminating the second item

• c. It is the process of overcooking food, making it tough and dry

• NONE OF THESE

It is safe to leave cooked food out at room temperature for several hours before refrigerating it.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• MAYBE

• SOMETIMES

It is safe to thaw frozen meat on the counter at room temperature.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• MAYBE

• SOMETIMES

It is safe to use the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables as long as you clean it with soap and water between uses.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• MAYBE

• SOMETIMES

It is safe to taste food with a spoon and then put the spoon back in the food to continue cooking.

• FALSE

• TRUE

• SOMETIMES

• MAYBE

It is safe to rely on the color of meat to determine if it is fully cooked.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• MAYBE

• SOMETIMES