VMEDG 1593 FOOD PROTECTION AND PREVENTION MOCK EXAM WITH ANSWER RATIONALES 2026

VMEDG 1593 FOOD PROTECTION AND
PREVENTION MOCK EXAM WITH ANSWER
RATIONALES 2026

◉ How many people are hospitalized due to food borne illnesses?
Answer: 128,000 people


◉ What is the estimated number of deaths caused by food borne
illnesses?
Answer: 3,000 deaths


◉ What are the most common causes of food borne illnesses?
Answer: Norovirus, Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, and
Campylobacter


◉ What are the primary agents that cause food borne illnesses?
Answer: Microbes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites


◉ What term is used for microbes that cause disease?
Answer: Pathogens


◉ What role does the government play in food safety?

, Answer: Set standards, establish regulations, provide inspections,
and monitor food


◉ What does HAACP stand for?
Answer: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point


◉ What is the goal of implementing HAACP?
Answer: To identify potential sources of contamination and prevent
it


◉ What is a critical control point in food safety?
Answer: A point in food production where contamination can be
monitored and controlled


◉ What should consumers do to ensure food safety?
Answer: Handle, store, and prepare food carefully, check expiration
dates, and report unsafe food


◉ Which agency regulates meat and poultry?
Answer: State department of agriculture


◉ Which agency regulates other food items?
Answer: FDA (Food and Drug Administration)