Food Safety and Hygiene: Key Concepts
for Food Handlers Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
What are the three types of contamination to food?—ANSWER--Physical, biological,
chemical
What does TCS stand for?—ANSWER--Temp Control Safety
What are five common risk factors for food contamination?—ANSWER--Unsafe
sources, improper cooking, improper holding temp, contaminated equipment, poor
personal hygiene
What are examples of TCS foods?—ANSWER--Dairy, poultry, pork, cooked rice,
shellfish, garlic, fish, crustaceans, shell eggs, sprouts, cut melons, lamb
What are the three high-risk populations?—ANSWER--Elderly people, preschool age
children, compromised immune systems
What is the primary responsibility of the FDA?—ANSWER--All food except meat, poultry,
& eggs
What is the primary responsibility of the USDA?—ANSWER--Meat, poultry, & eggs
What is the primary responsibility of the CDC?—ANSWER--Foodborne illnesses
for Food Handlers Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
What are the three types of contamination to food?—ANSWER--Physical, biological,
chemical
What does TCS stand for?—ANSWER--Temp Control Safety
What are five common risk factors for food contamination?—ANSWER--Unsafe
sources, improper cooking, improper holding temp, contaminated equipment, poor
personal hygiene
What are examples of TCS foods?—ANSWER--Dairy, poultry, pork, cooked rice,
shellfish, garlic, fish, crustaceans, shell eggs, sprouts, cut melons, lamb
What are the three high-risk populations?—ANSWER--Elderly people, preschool age
children, compromised immune systems
What is the primary responsibility of the FDA?—ANSWER--All food except meat, poultry,
& eggs
What is the primary responsibility of the USDA?—ANSWER--Meat, poultry, & eggs
What is the primary responsibility of the CDC?—ANSWER--Foodborne illnesses
