AAA Food Manager Certification
Exam – Updated Questions with
Correct Answers
• All food delivery vehicles should - Answer: Have clean and sanitary
conditions
• All of the following are true for canned goods except - Answer: Must
be purchased at the lowest price possible
• "First in, First Out" (FIFO) refers to the safe food handling practice of -
Answer: using older products that were received first
• Which of the following is a TCS food? - Answer: sliced melons
• Which container is preferred to hold leftover spaghetti sauce in the
cooler? - Answer: covered food pan
• What is the primary problem with cutting raw foods together on the
same cutting board with cooked foods? - Answer: Cross-contamination
• What is the BEST way to prevent foodborne illnesses? - Answer:
Frequent and effective handwashing
,• Which of the following is a safe food service practice? - Answer:
Putting a large pot of soup into shallow pans for cooling
• Where can food handler smoke or eat? - Answer: In designated areas
• Date marking is necessary for ready-to-eat or prepared TCS foods if
they will be kept for longer than: - Answer: 24 hours
• Which action DOES NOT require food handlers to wash their hands
and change gloves in order to prevent contamination? - Answer: Before
taking out the trash
• Before raw fruits and vegetables are cooked or served, they should be
thoroughly washed with - Answer: potable water
• What is the best method to check the temperature of food on a buffet
line? - Answer: Insert a thermometer into the food
• Machine dishwashing requires all of the following EXCEPT - Answer:
Dishes to be hand-washed prior to loading
• Wiping cloths used for wiping counters and should be - Answer: Stored
in a sanitizing solution
, • Chemical sanitizing solutions - Answer: Should have its concentration
checked with a test strip
• Which chemical is not an approved sanitizing agent: - Answer: delimer
• When cleaning and sanitizing electrical appliances, what should be
done first? - Answer: Disconnect the power
• Responsibilities of a food manager include the following EXCEPT: -
Answer: Training only cooking staff regarding dishes with food
allergens
• Using detergents for cleaning food equipment allows: - Answer: Dirt
and bacteria to be washed away
• Drinking liquids is permitted while working under the following
conditions: - Answer: The drink is covered with a lid and can be
consumed through a straw
• What do bacteria need in order to grow? - Answer: Water and protein
Exam – Updated Questions with
Correct Answers
• All food delivery vehicles should - Answer: Have clean and sanitary
conditions
• All of the following are true for canned goods except - Answer: Must
be purchased at the lowest price possible
• "First in, First Out" (FIFO) refers to the safe food handling practice of -
Answer: using older products that were received first
• Which of the following is a TCS food? - Answer: sliced melons
• Which container is preferred to hold leftover spaghetti sauce in the
cooler? - Answer: covered food pan
• What is the primary problem with cutting raw foods together on the
same cutting board with cooked foods? - Answer: Cross-contamination
• What is the BEST way to prevent foodborne illnesses? - Answer:
Frequent and effective handwashing
,• Which of the following is a safe food service practice? - Answer:
Putting a large pot of soup into shallow pans for cooling
• Where can food handler smoke or eat? - Answer: In designated areas
• Date marking is necessary for ready-to-eat or prepared TCS foods if
they will be kept for longer than: - Answer: 24 hours
• Which action DOES NOT require food handlers to wash their hands
and change gloves in order to prevent contamination? - Answer: Before
taking out the trash
• Before raw fruits and vegetables are cooked or served, they should be
thoroughly washed with - Answer: potable water
• What is the best method to check the temperature of food on a buffet
line? - Answer: Insert a thermometer into the food
• Machine dishwashing requires all of the following EXCEPT - Answer:
Dishes to be hand-washed prior to loading
• Wiping cloths used for wiping counters and should be - Answer: Stored
in a sanitizing solution
, • Chemical sanitizing solutions - Answer: Should have its concentration
checked with a test strip
• Which chemical is not an approved sanitizing agent: - Answer: delimer
• When cleaning and sanitizing electrical appliances, what should be
done first? - Answer: Disconnect the power
• Responsibilities of a food manager include the following EXCEPT: -
Answer: Training only cooking staff regarding dishes with food
allergens
• Using detergents for cleaning food equipment allows: - Answer: Dirt
and bacteria to be washed away
• Drinking liquids is permitted while working under the following
conditions: - Answer: The drink is covered with a lid and can be
consumed through a straw
• What do bacteria need in order to grow? - Answer: Water and protein
