Year 8 - Food Hygiene Quiz

Which of the 4 Cs means to cook food until it reaches a safe temperature?

• Cross contamination

• Chilling

• Cleaning

• Cooking

Which of the 4 Cs means to keep raw (e.g. meat, fish, eggs etc) and cooked/salad foods (e.g. ham, salad ingredients etc) separate?

• Cooking

• Cleaning

• Chilling

• Cross contamination

Which of the 4 Cs means to store foods at a temperature where bacteria multiplies slowly?

• Cooking

• Cleaning

• Cross contamination

• Chilling

What happens to bacteria when it is in the freezer?

• It becomes more active

• It multiplies very slowly

• It lies dormant

• It gets killed

Which of the 4 Cs means to sanitise ourselves and the kitchen environment?

• Cooking

• Cleaning

• Cross contamination

• Chilling

Which of the 4 Cs refers to the practice of maintaining a clean environment by removing food particles and dirt from surfaces?

• Cooking

• Cleaning

• Chilling

• Cross contamination

What is the primary purpose of chilling food within the context of the 4 Cs?

• To improve taste

• To reduce cooking time

• To slow down bacterial growth

• To freeze the food

How does proper cooking contribute to food safety according to the 4 Cs?

• It enhances flavor

• It reduces nutritional value

• It kills harmful bacteria

• It makes food easier to digest

What is the main reason for keeping cooked and raw foods separate, according to the 4 Cs?

• To enhance the flavor of both

• To prevent cross contamination

• To make them easier to cook

• To save storage space

Why is it important to clean surfaces regularly in a kitchen environment?

• To make the kitchen look better

• To prevent chemical build-up

• To prevent bacterial growth

• To use cleaning products