AAA Food Safety Manager Test Practice Questions and Answers 2025/2026 Newest

AAA Food Safety Manager Test Practice
Questions and Answers 2025/2026
Newest
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What is a thermocouple? Il` Il` Il`

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a. a metal probed thermometer
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b. a type of single us impermeable glove
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c. a thermostat in a walk in cooler
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d. a backflow prevention device - CORRECT ANSWER-a. a metal probed thermometer
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it is a thermometer with a metal probe, the sensing area is the tip of the probe and the
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reading is given digitally
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commonly used to measure the temperature of thick and thin food
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What is the best approach to dealing with pests? Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`

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a. deny pests food, water, and shelter
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b. deny pests access to the operation
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c. work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO)
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d. all of these - CORRECT ANSWER-d. all of these
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prevention is critical when dealing with pests bc once there in an infestation, it can be Il` Il`

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difficult to deal with
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How should a cloth used for wet wiping be stored?
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a. hang wet clothes in an area that prevents dripping onto contact surfaces Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




b. store them dry and only mix with a sanitizing solution before each use Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




c. never reuse wet wipe clothes without washing them first Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




d. in a bucket of sanitizing solution - CORRECT ANSWER-d. in a bucket of sanitizing
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Which of the following is NOT considered a safe way to thaw frozen meat? Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`

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a. cooking it while still frozen
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c. in a walk in cooler
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d. under hot running water - CORRECT ANSWER-d. under hot running water
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it is not safe to thaw frozen meat with water above 70 degrees F, this is because the outside
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of the meat will enter the temperature danger zone while the inside will still be frozen
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what is the FIFO method? (first in, first out) Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




a. washing hands before and after each task Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




b. storing food items so that the oldest is used first Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




c. marking packaged food items with a use-by date Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




d. rotating food pans on a buffet line so that the food remains fresh - CORRECT ANSWER- Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




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b. storing food items so that the oldest is used first
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, because all food becomes less safe over time, it makes sense to use the old food first
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What is an example of a physical contaminant? Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`

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a. bones in chili Il` Il` Il`

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c. chicken juices on a cutting board
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d. pathogens on unwashed hands - CORRECT ANSWER-a. bones in chili
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there are three types of containments that can enter food: physical, biological and
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a physical contaminant refers to things such as glass, dirt, or bones for example that
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can contaminate food
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Why must ground meats be cooked to a higher temperature than whole cuts of meat? a.
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more pathogens reside on the outside of the meat and grinding redistributes the
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pathogens throughout the meat
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b. air pockets within the ground meat may prevent it from cooking evenly
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c. overcooking a whole cut of meat may result in a burnt texture on the surface of the meat Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




d. the grinder used to process ground meats has a higher likelihood of harboring
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pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER-a. more pathogens reside on the outside of the meat
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If a TCS food will be hot held for service, what is the minimum internal temperature that
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this food must maintain while being held? a. 135 F
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d. 165 F - CORRECT ANSWER-a. 135 F
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Which unused items may be reserved to another customer? a. Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




you should never reuse unused food items
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only unopened prepackaged food in good condition (and a bottle of ketchup if it remains
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closed) can be reused
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Which of the following is an acceptable method for cooling hot TCS food before
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a. in the freezer Il` Il` Il`

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c. in an ice water bath
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d. in the walk in cooler - CORRECT ANSWER-c. in an ice water bath
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cooled before storage
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A food handler has a wound or a boil on their hand or wrist. What is an appropriate
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