FST EXAM REVIEW 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
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Public Health inspectors can issue you a ticket or a summons to appear in
court?
True or False? Answer - True
What is the temperature danger zone? Answer - 4C (40F)-60C (140F)
When you check the internal cooking temperature of food, where should you
place the sensing top of the thermometer? Answer - In the middle & thickest
part of the food
Which of the following statements is true?
a) virues are the largest of all microorganism
b) viruses do not cause food borne illness
c) viruses can be passed to food by food handlers
d) viruses can grow in food Answer - c) viruses can be passed to food by food
handlers
A mercury thermometer may be used to measure the internal temperature of a
roast.
True or False? Answer - False
, Bacteria can be carried by the wind.
True or False? Answer - True
Which statement about food allergies is true?
a) a food intolerance is the same as an allergic reaction
b) stomach cramps may be a sign of an allergic reaction
c) allergies can be cured
d) is it very common for allergens to be absorbed through the skin Answer - b)
stomach cramps may be a sign of an allergic reaction
When preparing food, it can be left in the temperature danger zone for more
than 4 hours.
True or False? Answer - False-never more than 2 hrs
Which statement about sanitizing is true?
a) chemical concentrations can be measured with a thermometer
b) chemicals & detergents should be mixed together
c) after sanitizing, a surface should be dried with a singe use towel
d) water temperature is important when mixing chemicals sanitizers Answer -
d) water temperature is more important when mixing chemicals sanitizers
when does cross-contamination most often occur? Answer - during food
preparation
what is the best way to prevent chemical contamination? Answer - store
cleaning products away from food preparation areas
Which of the following items can you use to dry your hands?
ANSWERS RATED 100% CORRECT
Public Health inspectors can issue you a ticket or a summons to appear in
court?
True or False? Answer - True
What is the temperature danger zone? Answer - 4C (40F)-60C (140F)
When you check the internal cooking temperature of food, where should you
place the sensing top of the thermometer? Answer - In the middle & thickest
part of the food
Which of the following statements is true?
a) virues are the largest of all microorganism
b) viruses do not cause food borne illness
c) viruses can be passed to food by food handlers
d) viruses can grow in food Answer - c) viruses can be passed to food by food
handlers
A mercury thermometer may be used to measure the internal temperature of a
roast.
True or False? Answer - False
, Bacteria can be carried by the wind.
True or False? Answer - True
Which statement about food allergies is true?
a) a food intolerance is the same as an allergic reaction
b) stomach cramps may be a sign of an allergic reaction
c) allergies can be cured
d) is it very common for allergens to be absorbed through the skin Answer - b)
stomach cramps may be a sign of an allergic reaction
When preparing food, it can be left in the temperature danger zone for more
than 4 hours.
True or False? Answer - False-never more than 2 hrs
Which statement about sanitizing is true?
a) chemical concentrations can be measured with a thermometer
b) chemicals & detergents should be mixed together
c) after sanitizing, a surface should be dried with a singe use towel
d) water temperature is important when mixing chemicals sanitizers Answer -
d) water temperature is more important when mixing chemicals sanitizers
when does cross-contamination most often occur? Answer - during food
preparation
what is the best way to prevent chemical contamination? Answer - store
cleaning products away from food preparation areas
Which of the following items can you use to dry your hands?
