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ServSafe Practice Test

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Why are infants and young children at higher risk for getting foodborne illness?   They have not built up their immune systems.  
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Which bacteria is commonly linked with cooked rice dishes?   Bacillus cereus  
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Scromboid poisoning can be prevented by   purchasing fish from approved, reputable suppliers.  
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Which is TCS food?   Sprouts  
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TCS stands for   Temperature Controlled for Safety  
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Which is a biological contaminant   Ciguatera toxin in red snapper  
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Jaundice is a symptom of which foodborne illness?   Hepatitis A  
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As a part of handwashing, foodhandlers must scrub their hands and arms for   10-15 seconds  
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What should a manager of quick-service operation do if a foodhandler reports having a sore throat and a fever?   Restrict them from working with food  
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To work with food, a foodhandler with a wound must   bandage the wound and wear single-use gloves  
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Which piece of jewelry is a foodhandler allowed to wear   plain band ring  
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Foodhandlers should wash their hands before and after   handling raw meat, poultry or seafood  
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A foodhandler who spends an entire shift forming hamburger patties should change gloves   every 4 hours during continual use and more often as needed  
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How should the temperature of a shipment of sour cream be taken when it arrives at an operation?   Remove the lid of a container and put the thermometer stem into the sour cream  
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For which condition should you reject a shipment of fresh chicken   No USDA or state department of agriculture inspection stamp  
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Macaroni salad should be stored where in relation to raw salmon   above  
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Cut melons should be stored at what internal temperature?   41* F or lower  
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All ready to eat TCS food that will be stored for longer than ___ hours must be labeled.   24  
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What does MSDS stand for?   material safety data sheet  
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What is the purpose of MSDS sheets?   to inform staff of safe use and hazards associated with chemicals used in the operation.  
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What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for seafood?   145* F or higher for 15 seconds  
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Leftover chili to be put in hot-holding must be reheated to   165* F for 15 seconds within 2 hours  
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Food must be cooled from 135* F to __ within 2 hours.   70* F  
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Food should never be thawed at this temp.   room temperature  
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A stockpot of soup that needs to cool should be placed in this   an ice-water bath  
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What type of container should be used to transport TCS food from the place of prep to the place of service?   Insulated  
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How long can refrigerated food that is prepped on-site be stored in a cooler?   7 days  
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Where should pesticides be stored?   In a secure storage area away from food.  
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An ___ ___ is the only certain way to prevent backflow.   air gap  
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A backup of raw sewage has occurred in the kitchen. What should happen next?   Close the affected area and clean it.  
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What is coving?   Curved, sealed edge between the floor and wall.  
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What is the first step in cleaning and sanitizing items in a 3-compartment sink?   rinsing, scraping or soaking items  
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What is the definition of sanitizing?   Reducing the pathogens on a surface to safe levels.  
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If a food-contact surface is in constant use, it should be cleaned and sanitized every _ hours.   4  
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What is the 3rd step in cleaning and sanitizing a cutting board?   Sanitizing  
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Which probe should be used to check the temperature of a port roast?   Penetration  
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You must ___ and ___ utensils before each use to prevent cross-contact.   clean and sanitize  
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Wheezing and hives are symptoms of __   allergies  
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Which organization makes recommendations for food safety regulation of the foodservice industry?   Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  
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An infestation of cockroaches or mice could force an inspector to   close an operation  
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on-the-job training takes staff away from their ____ and this is a disadvantage   tasks  
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___-____ relies on volunteers acting out a script.   Role-play  
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