FDSC FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
True or False: Pathogens grow well at 155° F. - Correct Answers -false
True or False: A person with hepatitis A may
experience double vision. - Correct Answers -false
True or False: Bacillus cereus is commonly linked
with untreated garlic-and-oil mixtures. - Correct Answers -false
True or False: Purchasing fish from approved,
reputable suppliers can help prevent anisakiasis. - Correct Answers -true
True or False: A person with ciguatera poisoning
often experiences a burning sensation in the mouth. - Correct Answers -true
which of these are TCS foods?
Raw carrots
Sliced melons
Raw bean sprouts
Baked potatoes
Soda crackers
Apples
Bananas
Flour
dry rice
tofu
limes
eggs
soy burger
milk
bread - Correct Answers -sliced melons
raw bean sprouts
baked potatoes
tofu
eggs
soy burger
milk
, Which conditions typically support the growth of microorganisms?
1. Food that is high in fat
2. Food that contains protein
3. pH of 9.0
4. Temperature of 155F (68C) or higher
5. Dry environment - Correct Answers -2.
Identify the bacteria:
Many farm animals naturally carry me
I have been found in produce that has come in contact with animal waste
I am often associated with poultry and eggs
I can produce diarrhea and vomiting in those who consume me - Correct Answers -
Salmonella
Identify the bacteria:
I am found in the soil
I have been associated with rice
I can produce two different types of toxins that cause illness
Cooking food to required minimum internal temperatures can destroy me - Correct
Answers -Bacillus cereus
Identify the bacteria:
I form spores
The toxins I produce cause illness
I have been associated with meat stews
I can produce diarrhea and severe abdominal pain
I am carried in the intestines of animals and humans - Correct Answers -C. perfringens
Identify the bacteria:
I do not need oxygen to grow
I can cause double vision and difficulty swallowing
I am commonly associated with produce from the soil
I produce a deadly toxin when food is temperature abused - Correct Answers -C.
Botulinum
True or False: During handwashing, foodhandlers must vigorously scrub their hands
and arms for five seconds - Correct Answers -false, 10-15 sec
True or False: Gloves should be changed before beginning a different task - Correct
Answers -true
True or False: Foodhandlers must wash their hands after smoking - Correct Answers -
true
True or False: A foodhandler diagnosed with shigellosis cannot continue to work at an
establishment while he or she has the illness - Correct Answers -true
ANSWERS
True or False: Pathogens grow well at 155° F. - Correct Answers -false
True or False: A person with hepatitis A may
experience double vision. - Correct Answers -false
True or False: Bacillus cereus is commonly linked
with untreated garlic-and-oil mixtures. - Correct Answers -false
True or False: Purchasing fish from approved,
reputable suppliers can help prevent anisakiasis. - Correct Answers -true
True or False: A person with ciguatera poisoning
often experiences a burning sensation in the mouth. - Correct Answers -true
which of these are TCS foods?
Raw carrots
Sliced melons
Raw bean sprouts
Baked potatoes
Soda crackers
Apples
Bananas
Flour
dry rice
tofu
limes
eggs
soy burger
milk
bread - Correct Answers -sliced melons
raw bean sprouts
baked potatoes
tofu
eggs
soy burger
milk
, Which conditions typically support the growth of microorganisms?
1. Food that is high in fat
2. Food that contains protein
3. pH of 9.0
4. Temperature of 155F (68C) or higher
5. Dry environment - Correct Answers -2.
Identify the bacteria:
Many farm animals naturally carry me
I have been found in produce that has come in contact with animal waste
I am often associated with poultry and eggs
I can produce diarrhea and vomiting in those who consume me - Correct Answers -
Salmonella
Identify the bacteria:
I am found in the soil
I have been associated with rice
I can produce two different types of toxins that cause illness
Cooking food to required minimum internal temperatures can destroy me - Correct
Answers -Bacillus cereus
Identify the bacteria:
I form spores
The toxins I produce cause illness
I have been associated with meat stews
I can produce diarrhea and severe abdominal pain
I am carried in the intestines of animals and humans - Correct Answers -C. perfringens
Identify the bacteria:
I do not need oxygen to grow
I can cause double vision and difficulty swallowing
I am commonly associated with produce from the soil
I produce a deadly toxin when food is temperature abused - Correct Answers -C.
Botulinum
True or False: During handwashing, foodhandlers must vigorously scrub their hands
and arms for five seconds - Correct Answers -false, 10-15 sec
True or False: Gloves should be changed before beginning a different task - Correct
Answers -true
True or False: Foodhandlers must wash their hands after smoking - Correct Answers -
true
True or False: A foodhandler diagnosed with shigellosis cannot continue to work at an
establishment while he or she has the illness - Correct Answers -true
