Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Quiz

What is one way to maintain personal hygiene?

• Use cold water for handwashing

• Wear gloves at all times

• Wash hands with hot, soapy water for 20 seconds

• Use hand sanitizer only

When should you wash your hands to be sanitary?

• Only after eating

• Before you begin and after contamination

• Once a day

• Only when they look dirty

What should you wear to maintain sanitation while working?

• A hat and gloves

• An apron and tie hair back

• A mask and sunglasses

• A scarf and boots

What is one important aspect of keeping a kitchen clean?

• Using the same utensil for tasting

• Pest control

• Leaving spills for later

• Ignoring food waste

Why is it important to use a clean utensil each time you taste food while cooking?

• To save time

• To prevent double dipping

• To enhance flavor

• To reduce cooking time

What does "clean as you go" mean in the context of kitchen sanitation?

• Cleaning only after cooking is complete

• Cleaning up spills and messes immediately

• Ignoring small messes

• Using disposable utensils

What is a foodborne illness?

• A disease caused by eating contaminated food

• A disease caused by drinking contaminated water

• A disease caused by airborne pathogens

• A disease caused by insect bites

Which of the following is NOT a common pathogen that causes foodborne illness?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Molds

• Pollen

How can foodborne illnesses be described in terms of prevention?

• Unpreventable

• Preventable

• Rarely preventable

• Only preventable with medication

Which bacteria is commonly associated with eggs and poultry?

• Listeria

• Salmonella

• Norovirus

• Hepatitis A