CP-FS PRACTICE TEST 2026 EXAM
PREPARATION PACK KEY CONCEPTS AND
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ According to the FDA 2009 Food Code Annex 2, which of the
following are recommended to facilitate traceback of ground beef?
Answer: Name of product, lot numbers and production date
◉ Which of the following procedures requires that the food NOT be
allowed for human consumption? Answer: Condemnation
◉ 14. Post outbreak actions include monitoring implicated foods
and/or food establishments to assure that no further_____________is
occurring. Answer: Contamination
◉ 15. A cook prepared banana nut muffins then prepared blueberry
muflins. Within 20 minutes of eating a blueberry muffin, a customer
goes into anaphylactic shock. The root cause is likely Answer: Cross
contact
◉ Before a retail food establishment can open, a permit or license to
operate MUST be obtained from the Answer: Local regulatory
agency
,◉ A retail establishment has received a number of customer
complaints of illnesses resulting from consumption of a specific
product. Who should be initially contacted? Answer: Local health
agency
◉ 18. A grease fire originating at the fryer has damaged all
refrigeration units, all cooking equipment, and the ventilation
system, rendering the items inoperable. The permit holder will be
required to discontinue operations and Answer: Notify the local
authority
◉ Which of the following pieces of equipment MUST be cleaned and
sanitized at least every 4 hours? Answer: Consumer self-service
utensils used for 70° F (21° C) TCS Foods
◉ Which of the following is an appropriate freezing method for the
destruction of parasites in fish? Answer: -4 F (-20° C) and held for 7
days
◉ During a power outage in a food establishment, which type of
equipment will lose temperature FASTER than other equipment?
Answer: Small reach-in cooler
◉ In verifying suspected rodent fecal material, the inspector should
Answer: Assume that because it was found in a typical area for
rodent dropping, that it is fecal material
, ◉ Which of these items may be placed below raw chicken in a
refrigerator? Answer: Raw Turkey
◉ Which of these items may be placed below raw chicken in a
refrigerator? Answer: Returning chicken to a fryer to continue
cooking to at least 165 F
◉ Food sample collection, testing, and evaluation are recommended
to verify Answer: Compliance
◉ Which of the following is an example of a food defense mitigation
strategy? Answer: Using shatter-resistant light bulbs in prep areas
◉ What is the method used to determine and document the
distribution and production chain and the source of a food product?
Answer: Traceback investigation
◉ Which one of the following presents the highest risk and requires
MAXIMUM monitoring? Answer: Large nursing home kitchen with
full-service menu
◉ Which of the following may be served to children 9 years old and
younger in a day care center? Answer: Ground beef cooked to 155° F
for 15 seconds
PREPARATION PACK KEY CONCEPTS AND
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ According to the FDA 2009 Food Code Annex 2, which of the
following are recommended to facilitate traceback of ground beef?
Answer: Name of product, lot numbers and production date
◉ Which of the following procedures requires that the food NOT be
allowed for human consumption? Answer: Condemnation
◉ 14. Post outbreak actions include monitoring implicated foods
and/or food establishments to assure that no further_____________is
occurring. Answer: Contamination
◉ 15. A cook prepared banana nut muffins then prepared blueberry
muflins. Within 20 minutes of eating a blueberry muffin, a customer
goes into anaphylactic shock. The root cause is likely Answer: Cross
contact
◉ Before a retail food establishment can open, a permit or license to
operate MUST be obtained from the Answer: Local regulatory
agency
,◉ A retail establishment has received a number of customer
complaints of illnesses resulting from consumption of a specific
product. Who should be initially contacted? Answer: Local health
agency
◉ 18. A grease fire originating at the fryer has damaged all
refrigeration units, all cooking equipment, and the ventilation
system, rendering the items inoperable. The permit holder will be
required to discontinue operations and Answer: Notify the local
authority
◉ Which of the following pieces of equipment MUST be cleaned and
sanitized at least every 4 hours? Answer: Consumer self-service
utensils used for 70° F (21° C) TCS Foods
◉ Which of the following is an appropriate freezing method for the
destruction of parasites in fish? Answer: -4 F (-20° C) and held for 7
days
◉ During a power outage in a food establishment, which type of
equipment will lose temperature FASTER than other equipment?
Answer: Small reach-in cooler
◉ In verifying suspected rodent fecal material, the inspector should
Answer: Assume that because it was found in a typical area for
rodent dropping, that it is fecal material
, ◉ Which of these items may be placed below raw chicken in a
refrigerator? Answer: Raw Turkey
◉ Which of these items may be placed below raw chicken in a
refrigerator? Answer: Returning chicken to a fryer to continue
cooking to at least 165 F
◉ Food sample collection, testing, and evaluation are recommended
to verify Answer: Compliance
◉ Which of the following is an example of a food defense mitigation
strategy? Answer: Using shatter-resistant light bulbs in prep areas
◉ What is the method used to determine and document the
distribution and production chain and the source of a food product?
Answer: Traceback investigation
◉ Which one of the following presents the highest risk and requires
MAXIMUM monitoring? Answer: Large nursing home kitchen with
full-service menu
◉ Which of the following may be served to children 9 years old and
younger in a day care center? Answer: Ground beef cooked to 155° F
for 15 seconds
