TAP Series Practice Exam
A food handler pulled a hotel pan of egg salad from he cooler and used it to prepare
four egg salad sandwiches. What is the problem with this situation? - Answer- Time-
temperature abuse
how many days can prepared food that has been kept at 41F or below be held
before it must be thrown out? - Answer- 7 Days
sliced oranges can be safely stored - Answer- wrapped in a plastic container in a
reach-in refrigerator at at or below 41F below ready-to-eat food.
which of the following bacteria might be most commonly found in a food worker's
open wound? - Answer- staphylococcus aureus
which cleaning product is required to stop cross-contact of allergen foods: - Answer-
detergent
tongs that fail to consistently perform in the correct manner should be discarded
because - Answer- they cannot be repaired**
ciguatoxin contamination is caused by - Answer- toxi-producing algae
how should the temperature of sour cream be taken? - Answer- by removing the lid
and placing a thermometer stem in the cream
what is the most important factor in choosing a good reputable food supplier? -
Answer- it has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws
foodborne intoxication is caused by eating foods that contain: - Answer- poisons
which of the following is a safe food handling practice: - Answer- clean and sanitize
food contact surfaces in constant use at least every 4 hours
frozen vegetables are rejected during receiving for having large ice crystals on the
food and packaging. what is the problem that caused this? - Answer- time-
temperature abuse
what is the purpose of Active Managerial Control - Answer- Identify and control
possible hazards throughout the flow of food.
the term "cross-contact" in food safety refers to: - Answer- allergen prevention
a food worker take a lunch break and returns to cut tomatoes, the cuts raw chicken,
and then prepares ready to eat salads. At a minimum, how many times should the
food worker washed their hands? - Answer- three times
, if a customer vomits in a food preparation area, what should be done? - Answer-
isolate the area until it is properly cleaned and sanitized
how many people must have the same symptoms to be called a foodborne illness
outbreak? - Answer- 2
manufacturers provide SDS with all pesticides and chemicals. SDS stands for: -
Answer- safety data sheets
where can personal items be stored? - Answer- in a designated area away from food
time as a public health control is being used to monito chicken salad on a buffet
table. when it is first placed on the buffet table the maximum temperature must be: -
Answer- 41F
in the three-sink manual warewashing process, the detergent wash water must be
___ or higher: - Answer- 110F
which of the following items should be rejected? - Answer- food in torn packaging
when must a consumer advisory be posted? - Answer- when serving raw or
undercooked food
per the FDA, what jewelry is allowed to be worn on hands or wrists while preparing
food? - Answer- plain wedding band
food defense systems are needed to protect from - Answer- Intentional
contamination
live shellfish must be received and kept at minimum temperatures - Answer- air 45F
internal 50F
which of the following is not one of the five most common hazards according to the
CDC? - Answer- food recalls
clean plates are required for each trip to a buffet because: - Answer- contamination
can be prevented
Frozen foods must be _____ when delivered - Answer- hard frozen
there are two temperature ranges inside the TDZ. In one of these ranges is where
bacteria from the fastest and is why food is cooling is allow to be in this part of the
zone for 2 hours. this temperature range is: - Answer- 125F-70F
Color coded cutting boards are used: - Answer- To prevent cross contamination
which of these disease-causing bacteria may be found in shell eggs? - Answer- non-
typhoidal Salmonella
floor mounted equipment and food items must be ___ off the floor - Answer- 6"
A food handler pulled a hotel pan of egg salad from he cooler and used it to prepare
four egg salad sandwiches. What is the problem with this situation? - Answer- Time-
temperature abuse
how many days can prepared food that has been kept at 41F or below be held
before it must be thrown out? - Answer- 7 Days
sliced oranges can be safely stored - Answer- wrapped in a plastic container in a
reach-in refrigerator at at or below 41F below ready-to-eat food.
which of the following bacteria might be most commonly found in a food worker's
open wound? - Answer- staphylococcus aureus
which cleaning product is required to stop cross-contact of allergen foods: - Answer-
detergent
tongs that fail to consistently perform in the correct manner should be discarded
because - Answer- they cannot be repaired**
ciguatoxin contamination is caused by - Answer- toxi-producing algae
how should the temperature of sour cream be taken? - Answer- by removing the lid
and placing a thermometer stem in the cream
what is the most important factor in choosing a good reputable food supplier? -
Answer- it has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws
foodborne intoxication is caused by eating foods that contain: - Answer- poisons
which of the following is a safe food handling practice: - Answer- clean and sanitize
food contact surfaces in constant use at least every 4 hours
frozen vegetables are rejected during receiving for having large ice crystals on the
food and packaging. what is the problem that caused this? - Answer- time-
temperature abuse
what is the purpose of Active Managerial Control - Answer- Identify and control
possible hazards throughout the flow of food.
the term "cross-contact" in food safety refers to: - Answer- allergen prevention
a food worker take a lunch break and returns to cut tomatoes, the cuts raw chicken,
and then prepares ready to eat salads. At a minimum, how many times should the
food worker washed their hands? - Answer- three times
, if a customer vomits in a food preparation area, what should be done? - Answer-
isolate the area until it is properly cleaned and sanitized
how many people must have the same symptoms to be called a foodborne illness
outbreak? - Answer- 2
manufacturers provide SDS with all pesticides and chemicals. SDS stands for: -
Answer- safety data sheets
where can personal items be stored? - Answer- in a designated area away from food
time as a public health control is being used to monito chicken salad on a buffet
table. when it is first placed on the buffet table the maximum temperature must be: -
Answer- 41F
in the three-sink manual warewashing process, the detergent wash water must be
___ or higher: - Answer- 110F
which of the following items should be rejected? - Answer- food in torn packaging
when must a consumer advisory be posted? - Answer- when serving raw or
undercooked food
per the FDA, what jewelry is allowed to be worn on hands or wrists while preparing
food? - Answer- plain wedding band
food defense systems are needed to protect from - Answer- Intentional
contamination
live shellfish must be received and kept at minimum temperatures - Answer- air 45F
internal 50F
which of the following is not one of the five most common hazards according to the
CDC? - Answer- food recalls
clean plates are required for each trip to a buffet because: - Answer- contamination
can be prevented
Frozen foods must be _____ when delivered - Answer- hard frozen
there are two temperature ranges inside the TDZ. In one of these ranges is where
bacteria from the fastest and is why food is cooling is allow to be in this part of the
zone for 2 hours. this temperature range is: - Answer- 125F-70F
Color coded cutting boards are used: - Answer- To prevent cross contamination
which of these disease-causing bacteria may be found in shell eggs? - Answer- non-
typhoidal Salmonella
floor mounted equipment and food items must be ___ off the floor - Answer- 6"
