ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the first quick service restaurant called?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - white castle
What is Frank Carney known for?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - He created the Pizza Hut
franchise
What was the first national fine dining chain?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - ruth chris
steakhouse
Define franchise:.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - A company that allows another to use its name,
sell products, and receive services
Define zagat survey:.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - is a consumer-based guide that rates
restaurants on four qualities: food, décor, service, and cost
What is Catherine de Medici known for?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - She brought Silverware
to the U.S.
Define exposition.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - are large shows, open to the public, that
highlight a particular type of product or service.
Define trade show.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - are restricted to those involved in the industry
being featured
What employees would work in the FOH/BOH?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - Front-of-the-
house positions include managers, assistant managers, banquet managers, and dining room
,managers, servers, host/hostess. Back-of -the-house positions include chefs, line cooks, pastry
chefs, dishwashers, bookkeepers and storeroom clerks.
Who is the top chef in a kitchen?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - executive chef
What are the duties of a sous chef?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - Sous chefs are responsible for
the kitchen if the executive chef is absence. Sous chefs create recipes and prepare meals too.
What are the different types of tourism?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - cultural, environmental,
recreational, leisure, recreation, business
What are the different types of lodging?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - luxury, full service, mid
priced, economy, all suite, resort, bed breakfast
What is the mobile travel guide?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - rating system is precise and
consistent, using the same list of criteria for every inspection and on every property.
What is the AAA?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - Agricultural Adjustment Act
Define expediter.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - works in the kitchen to keep the orders organized
What is boulanger known for?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - known for serving hot soup called
resaurers
What did louis pasteur develop?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - Pasteurization of milk
Define pathogen.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - small organism or microorganisms that cause
illness such a foodborne illness
, Define foodborne illness outbreak.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - When at least two or more
people get the same foodborne illness.
Who is at greatest risk for an illness?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - Elderly, old people, young
people infants under the age of 2, pregnant people, Sick people with AIDS or Cancer
How many cases are reported to the CDC annually?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - 76 millions
cases
What are the three types of hazards? Give examples of each. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Biological - microorganisms that cause illness Ex: Viruses, Bacteria, Parasites, Fungi Chemical -
chemicals that are used for cleaning in the kitchen. Ex: Lead, copper, Zinc Physical-when objects
get in the food Ex: Metal shavings from cans, Glass from broken lightbulbs, Fingernails, hair,
bandages, Jewelry, Fruit Pits
What is the TDZ?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - 135 to 41 degrees F
In how many minutes does bacteria double?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - 20 minutes
What does yeast cause in foods?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - It causes food to Spoil
Cross-contact vs. Cross-contamination?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - Cross-contact-the transfer
of allergens from the food that contains them to the food that is served to the customer. Cross-
contamination-the spread of pathogens from one food or one surface to another food or surface
How should you properly wash your hands?.^ - CORRECT ANSWER - Wet hands and arms
with running water as hot as you can comfortably stand Apply soap. Apply enough to build up a
good lather. Scrub hands and arms vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds. Clean under fingernails and
between fingers.Rinse hands and arms thoroughly under running water. Dry hands and arms with
a single-use paper towel or warm-air hand dryer