FOOD SAFETY FINAL EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+
A disease transmitted to people by food and often associated with an outbreak is
known as?
Foodborne Ilnness
How many people have to call the local regulatory agency with complaints about
the same establishment before considering the complaints an outbreak?
2 or more
which of the following foods is considered TCS, therefore should be time and
temperature controlled?
Fresh Cut Melons
Food being held at the wrong temp, food being cooked to the wrong internal temp,
food not reheated to the right temp, and food cooled improperly are all examples of
?
Time-temperature abuse
There are often many challenges for a foodservice establishment to overcome to
avoid food borne illness outbreaks. Which of the following are correct challenges?
,Language and literacy
Which of the following has a higher risk of getting a foodborne illness?
Transplant recipients
Which government agency inspects local foodservice operations?
CDC and PHS
what government agency inspects all foods except for meat, poultry and eggs?
FDA
What is a chemical contaminant?
Tomato juice served in a pewter pitcher
What does RTE stand for?
Ready-to-eat foods
Which is the most important benefit of training, retraining and monitoring?
maintain safe food handling procedures and sanitation
,why are elderly people considered high risk?
Their immune systems have weakened with age, so their defense system is
compromised
Which government agency conducts research into the causes of food borne illness
outbreaks and conducts investigations?
CDC and PHS
which is an example of a physical contamination
bones in fish
which of the following is not an example of cross-contamination
a cashier leaving the cash register to take trash out
Which group is not considered a high risk group according to the book, but
actually have a compromised immune system?
pregnant women
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the most common costs
associated with a foodborne illness outbreak?
, Food costs
in addition to other criteria, how many people must have the same symptoms in
order for a food borne illness to be considered an outbreak?
at least two
what type of food is MOST likely to become unsafe
TCS and RTE foods
Which government agency regulates and inspects meat, poultry, and eggs?
USDA
Which of the following are considered the five most common causes of food borne
illness
1. practicing poor personal hygiene
2. failing to cook food correctly
3. purchasing food from an unsafe source
4. Holding food at incorrect temperatures
5. Using contaminated equipment
6. Failing to store dry food correctly
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+
A disease transmitted to people by food and often associated with an outbreak is
known as?
Foodborne Ilnness
How many people have to call the local regulatory agency with complaints about
the same establishment before considering the complaints an outbreak?
2 or more
which of the following foods is considered TCS, therefore should be time and
temperature controlled?
Fresh Cut Melons
Food being held at the wrong temp, food being cooked to the wrong internal temp,
food not reheated to the right temp, and food cooled improperly are all examples of
?
Time-temperature abuse
There are often many challenges for a foodservice establishment to overcome to
avoid food borne illness outbreaks. Which of the following are correct challenges?
,Language and literacy
Which of the following has a higher risk of getting a foodborne illness?
Transplant recipients
Which government agency inspects local foodservice operations?
CDC and PHS
what government agency inspects all foods except for meat, poultry and eggs?
FDA
What is a chemical contaminant?
Tomato juice served in a pewter pitcher
What does RTE stand for?
Ready-to-eat foods
Which is the most important benefit of training, retraining and monitoring?
maintain safe food handling procedures and sanitation
,why are elderly people considered high risk?
Their immune systems have weakened with age, so their defense system is
compromised
Which government agency conducts research into the causes of food borne illness
outbreaks and conducts investigations?
CDC and PHS
which is an example of a physical contamination
bones in fish
which of the following is not an example of cross-contamination
a cashier leaving the cash register to take trash out
Which group is not considered a high risk group according to the book, but
actually have a compromised immune system?
pregnant women
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the most common costs
associated with a foodborne illness outbreak?
, Food costs
in addition to other criteria, how many people must have the same symptoms in
order for a food borne illness to be considered an outbreak?
at least two
what type of food is MOST likely to become unsafe
TCS and RTE foods
Which government agency regulates and inspects meat, poultry, and eggs?
USDA
Which of the following are considered the five most common causes of food borne
illness
1. practicing poor personal hygiene
2. failing to cook food correctly
3. purchasing food from an unsafe source
4. Holding food at incorrect temperatures
5. Using contaminated equipment
6. Failing to store dry food correctly
