AAA FOOD MANAGER CORE EXAMS SET 2025/2026
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔Which of the following does NOT prevent cross connection
A. using a grease trap to collect any oils that might clog your drain pipes
B. a hose connected to your faucet sitting in a bucket of dirty water
C. the air gap between the faucet and bottom of the sink
D. the air gap between the drain pipe and the floor drain - ✔✔B.
✔✔When receiving a delivery of raw chicken, what food safety practice is most
important?
A. make sure the name of the company matches the invoice
B. check to make sure the delivery truck has auto insurance
C. put the chicken in the refrigerator as soon as possible
D. check the temperature of the chicken upon receipt - ✔✔D.
✔✔Which of these does NOT cause chemical contamination food?
A. stirring tomato sauce in a copper pot
B. serving orange juice in a brass cup
C. using the correct concentration of quaternary ammonium to sanitize dishes
D. pouring lemon juice in a cup coated with pewter - ✔✔C.
✔✔When storing raw ground beef and raw salmon, where should the salmon be stored
in the refrigerator?
A. on the top shelf
B. above the ground beef
C. on the same shelf as the ground beef
D. below the ground beef - ✔✔B.
✔✔Which of the following foods have been properly cooked?
A. fish cooked to an internal temp of 135 F for 15 sec
B. ground turkey cooked to an internal temp of 155 F for 15 sec
C. roasted vegetables cooked to an internal temp of 135 F for 15 sec
D. pork chops cooked to an internal temp of 125 F for for 15 sec - ✔✔C.
✔✔Which of the following is NOT required for home delivery of food to the customer?
A. delivery vehicle must be clean and sanitary
B. instructions on reheating the foods
C. a label listing food ingredients
, D. delivering food as quickly as possible - ✔✔C.
✔✔Upon inspection, when should you reject a delivery of fresh fish?
A. sunken eyes
B. bright and clear eyes
C. shiny skin
D. mild ocean smell - ✔✔A.
✔✔A food handler opens a container of UHT (Ultra High Temperature) coffee creamer.
How should the food handler store the unused portion?
A. the remaining milk should be placed in the refrigerator
B. the remaining milk can be placed back in dry storage
C. the remaining milk should be thrown away if not used within 4 hours
D. the remaining milk can be left at room temp until used - ✔✔A.
✔✔When purchasing milk or dairy products, all of the following are required EXCEPT
A. grade A, pasteurized
B. receiving temp of 41 F or below
C. valid expiration date
D. USDA Organic - ✔✔D.
✔✔What is NOT a primary factor when choosing a food supplier?
A. Clean and sanitary facility
B. approved and reputable
C. deliveries can be scheduled during no-busy hours
D. they offer the lowest prices - ✔✔D.
✔✔The ideal temp in the refrigerator should be ___ or lower
A. 0 F
B. 39 F
C. 45 F
D. 55 F - ✔✔B.
✔✔Which of the following is the correct practice for storing pesticides?
A. they can be transferred to clear food containers
B. they can be stored in the dry storage area
C. they must be stored locked and stored separately from cleaning supplies and all
foods
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔Which of the following does NOT prevent cross connection
A. using a grease trap to collect any oils that might clog your drain pipes
B. a hose connected to your faucet sitting in a bucket of dirty water
C. the air gap between the faucet and bottom of the sink
D. the air gap between the drain pipe and the floor drain - ✔✔B.
✔✔When receiving a delivery of raw chicken, what food safety practice is most
important?
A. make sure the name of the company matches the invoice
B. check to make sure the delivery truck has auto insurance
C. put the chicken in the refrigerator as soon as possible
D. check the temperature of the chicken upon receipt - ✔✔D.
✔✔Which of these does NOT cause chemical contamination food?
A. stirring tomato sauce in a copper pot
B. serving orange juice in a brass cup
C. using the correct concentration of quaternary ammonium to sanitize dishes
D. pouring lemon juice in a cup coated with pewter - ✔✔C.
✔✔When storing raw ground beef and raw salmon, where should the salmon be stored
in the refrigerator?
A. on the top shelf
B. above the ground beef
C. on the same shelf as the ground beef
D. below the ground beef - ✔✔B.
✔✔Which of the following foods have been properly cooked?
A. fish cooked to an internal temp of 135 F for 15 sec
B. ground turkey cooked to an internal temp of 155 F for 15 sec
C. roasted vegetables cooked to an internal temp of 135 F for 15 sec
D. pork chops cooked to an internal temp of 125 F for for 15 sec - ✔✔C.
✔✔Which of the following is NOT required for home delivery of food to the customer?
A. delivery vehicle must be clean and sanitary
B. instructions on reheating the foods
C. a label listing food ingredients
, D. delivering food as quickly as possible - ✔✔C.
✔✔Upon inspection, when should you reject a delivery of fresh fish?
A. sunken eyes
B. bright and clear eyes
C. shiny skin
D. mild ocean smell - ✔✔A.
✔✔A food handler opens a container of UHT (Ultra High Temperature) coffee creamer.
How should the food handler store the unused portion?
A. the remaining milk should be placed in the refrigerator
B. the remaining milk can be placed back in dry storage
C. the remaining milk should be thrown away if not used within 4 hours
D. the remaining milk can be left at room temp until used - ✔✔A.
✔✔When purchasing milk or dairy products, all of the following are required EXCEPT
A. grade A, pasteurized
B. receiving temp of 41 F or below
C. valid expiration date
D. USDA Organic - ✔✔D.
✔✔What is NOT a primary factor when choosing a food supplier?
A. Clean and sanitary facility
B. approved and reputable
C. deliveries can be scheduled during no-busy hours
D. they offer the lowest prices - ✔✔D.
✔✔The ideal temp in the refrigerator should be ___ or lower
A. 0 F
B. 39 F
C. 45 F
D. 55 F - ✔✔B.
✔✔Which of the following is the correct practice for storing pesticides?
A. they can be transferred to clear food containers
B. they can be stored in the dry storage area
C. they must be stored locked and stored separately from cleaning supplies and all
foods
