AAA Food Safety Manager Test Practice
Questions and Answers 2024/2025
What is a thermocouple?
a. a metal probed thermometer
b. a type of single us impermeable glove
c. a thermostat in a walk in cooler
d. a backflow prevention device - CORRECT ANSWER-a. a metal probed thermometer
it is a thermometer with a metal probe, the sensing area is the tip of the probe and the
reading is given digitally
commonly used to measure the temperature of thick and thin food
What is the best approach to dealing with pests?
a. deny pests food, water, and shelter
b. deny pests access to the operation
c. work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO)
d. all of these - CORRECT ANSWER-d. all of these
prevention is critical when dealing with pests bc once there in an infestation, it can be
difficult to deal with
How should a cloth used for wet wiping be stored?
a. hang wet clothes in an area that prevents dripping onto contact surfaces
b. store them dry and only mix with a sanitizing solution before each use
c. never reuse wet wipe clothes without washing them first
d. in a bucket of sanitizing solution - CORRECT ANSWER-d. in a bucket of sanitizing
solution
Which of the following is NOT considered a safe way to thaw frozen meat?
a. cooking it while still frozen
b. in a microwave
c. in a walk in cooler
d. under hot running water - CORRECT ANSWER-d. under hot running water
it is not safe to thaw frozen meat with water above 70 degrees F, this is because the
outside of the meat will enter the temperature danger zone while the inside will still be
frozen
what is the FIFO method? (first in, first out)
a. washing hands before and after each task
b. storing food items so that the oldest is used first
, c. marking packaged food items with a use-by date
d. rotating food pans on a buffet line so that the food remains fresh - CORRECT
ANSWER-b. storing food items so that the oldest is used first
because all food becomes less safe over time, it makes sense to use the old food first
What is an example of a physical contaminant?
a. bones in chili
b. mold on cheese
c. chicken juices on a cutting board
d. pathogens on unwashed hands - CORRECT ANSWER-a. bones in chili
there are three types of containments that can enter food: physical, biological and
chemical
a physical contaminant refers to things such as glass, dirt, or bones for example that
can contaminate food
Why must ground meats be cooked to a higher temperature than whole cuts of meat?
a. more pathogens reside on the outside of the meat and grinding redistributes the
pathogens throughout the meat
b. air pockets within the ground meat may prevent it from cooking evenly
c. overcooking a whole cut of meat may result in a burnt texture on the surface of the
meat
d. the grinder used to process ground meats has a higher likelihood of harboring
pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER-a. more pathogens reside on the outside of the meat
and grinding redistributes the pathogens throughout the meat
If a TCS food will be hot held for service, what is the minimum internal temperature that
this food must maintain while being held?
a. 135 F
b. 145 F
c. 41 F
d. 165 F - CORRECT ANSWER-a. 135 F
Which unused items may be reserved to another customer?
a. you should never reuse unused food items
b. prepackaged items such as soup crackers
c. open condiments, such as a dish of salsa
d. garnishes, such as a sprig of parsley - CORRECT ANSWER-b. prepacked items
such as soup crackers
only unopened prepackaged food in good condition (and a bottle of ketchup if it remains
closed) can be reused
Questions and Answers 2024/2025
What is a thermocouple?
a. a metal probed thermometer
b. a type of single us impermeable glove
c. a thermostat in a walk in cooler
d. a backflow prevention device - CORRECT ANSWER-a. a metal probed thermometer
it is a thermometer with a metal probe, the sensing area is the tip of the probe and the
reading is given digitally
commonly used to measure the temperature of thick and thin food
What is the best approach to dealing with pests?
a. deny pests food, water, and shelter
b. deny pests access to the operation
c. work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO)
d. all of these - CORRECT ANSWER-d. all of these
prevention is critical when dealing with pests bc once there in an infestation, it can be
difficult to deal with
How should a cloth used for wet wiping be stored?
a. hang wet clothes in an area that prevents dripping onto contact surfaces
b. store them dry and only mix with a sanitizing solution before each use
c. never reuse wet wipe clothes without washing them first
d. in a bucket of sanitizing solution - CORRECT ANSWER-d. in a bucket of sanitizing
solution
Which of the following is NOT considered a safe way to thaw frozen meat?
a. cooking it while still frozen
b. in a microwave
c. in a walk in cooler
d. under hot running water - CORRECT ANSWER-d. under hot running water
it is not safe to thaw frozen meat with water above 70 degrees F, this is because the
outside of the meat will enter the temperature danger zone while the inside will still be
frozen
what is the FIFO method? (first in, first out)
a. washing hands before and after each task
b. storing food items so that the oldest is used first
, c. marking packaged food items with a use-by date
d. rotating food pans on a buffet line so that the food remains fresh - CORRECT
ANSWER-b. storing food items so that the oldest is used first
because all food becomes less safe over time, it makes sense to use the old food first
What is an example of a physical contaminant?
a. bones in chili
b. mold on cheese
c. chicken juices on a cutting board
d. pathogens on unwashed hands - CORRECT ANSWER-a. bones in chili
there are three types of containments that can enter food: physical, biological and
chemical
a physical contaminant refers to things such as glass, dirt, or bones for example that
can contaminate food
Why must ground meats be cooked to a higher temperature than whole cuts of meat?
a. more pathogens reside on the outside of the meat and grinding redistributes the
pathogens throughout the meat
b. air pockets within the ground meat may prevent it from cooking evenly
c. overcooking a whole cut of meat may result in a burnt texture on the surface of the
meat
d. the grinder used to process ground meats has a higher likelihood of harboring
pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER-a. more pathogens reside on the outside of the meat
and grinding redistributes the pathogens throughout the meat
If a TCS food will be hot held for service, what is the minimum internal temperature that
this food must maintain while being held?
a. 135 F
b. 145 F
c. 41 F
d. 165 F - CORRECT ANSWER-a. 135 F
Which unused items may be reserved to another customer?
a. you should never reuse unused food items
b. prepackaged items such as soup crackers
c. open condiments, such as a dish of salsa
d. garnishes, such as a sprig of parsley - CORRECT ANSWER-b. prepacked items
such as soup crackers
only unopened prepackaged food in good condition (and a bottle of ketchup if it remains
closed) can be reused
