NEHA - Chapter 3 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Hazard -
correct answer ✅any physical, chemical or biological property that
may cause an unacceptable consumer health risk
CDC -
correct answer ✅The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Physical hazards -
correct answer ✅items that may cause choking or injury if
consumed in food
Examples of physical hazards -
correct answer ✅bandages, chips of flaking paint, dust, fingernails,
glass from broken light bulb, hair, jewlery, piece of worn utensil
Chemical hazards -
correct answer ✅elements and compounds that may cause illness
or injury if consumed in food
Examples of chemical hazards -
correct answer ✅agricultural chemicals (antibiotics, pesticides),
industrial chemicals (cleaning and sanitizing compounds), naturally
,NEHA - Chapter 3 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
occuring toxins (mycotoxins), or items intentially added to food
such as flavor enhancers or preservatives
What are some common enhancers and preservatives? -
correct answer ✅nitrites, nitrates, sulfites, and monosodium
glutamate (MSG)
Acidic foods shall never be stored in what kind of containers? -
correct answer ✅Containers containing lead, copper, brass, zinc,
antimony, or cadmium (because the toxic materials may leach into
food)
Allergens -
correct answer ✅any nonparasitic antigen (protein) capable of
evoking a hypersensitive immune response in allergive individuals.
Big 8 allergens -
correct answer ✅Milk, soy, egg, wheat, finfish, shellfish, peanuts,
and tree nuts
, NEHA - Chapter 3 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Biological hazards -
correct answer ✅contamination occurs when sufficient numbers
of harmful microorganisms get into food
Examples of biological hazards -
correct answer ✅bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites
Highly susceptible population includes: -
correct answer ✅elderly, the very young, pregnant women, and
people who are ill or immunocompromised
Bacteria -
correct answer ✅single-celled microoganisms found in nearly
every environment on Earth
FATTOM -
correct answer ✅what baceria need to survive: Food, Acidity, Time
to grow and reproduce, Temperature, the presence or the absence
of Oxygen, and avilable Moisture
Endospores (spores) -
correct answer ✅an environmentally resistant structure (can be
Answers (Grade A+)
Hazard -
correct answer ✅any physical, chemical or biological property that
may cause an unacceptable consumer health risk
CDC -
correct answer ✅The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Physical hazards -
correct answer ✅items that may cause choking or injury if
consumed in food
Examples of physical hazards -
correct answer ✅bandages, chips of flaking paint, dust, fingernails,
glass from broken light bulb, hair, jewlery, piece of worn utensil
Chemical hazards -
correct answer ✅elements and compounds that may cause illness
or injury if consumed in food
Examples of chemical hazards -
correct answer ✅agricultural chemicals (antibiotics, pesticides),
industrial chemicals (cleaning and sanitizing compounds), naturally
,NEHA - Chapter 3 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
occuring toxins (mycotoxins), or items intentially added to food
such as flavor enhancers or preservatives
What are some common enhancers and preservatives? -
correct answer ✅nitrites, nitrates, sulfites, and monosodium
glutamate (MSG)
Acidic foods shall never be stored in what kind of containers? -
correct answer ✅Containers containing lead, copper, brass, zinc,
antimony, or cadmium (because the toxic materials may leach into
food)
Allergens -
correct answer ✅any nonparasitic antigen (protein) capable of
evoking a hypersensitive immune response in allergive individuals.
Big 8 allergens -
correct answer ✅Milk, soy, egg, wheat, finfish, shellfish, peanuts,
and tree nuts
, NEHA - Chapter 3 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Biological hazards -
correct answer ✅contamination occurs when sufficient numbers
of harmful microorganisms get into food
Examples of biological hazards -
correct answer ✅bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites
Highly susceptible population includes: -
correct answer ✅elderly, the very young, pregnant women, and
people who are ill or immunocompromised
Bacteria -
correct answer ✅single-celled microoganisms found in nearly
every environment on Earth
FATTOM -
correct answer ✅what baceria need to survive: Food, Acidity, Time
to grow and reproduce, Temperature, the presence or the absence
of Oxygen, and avilable Moisture
Endospores (spores) -
correct answer ✅an environmentally resistant structure (can be
