CDM TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | CDM TEST STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
On what products would you specify Grade A or AA when ordering? - Correct answer ✔✔
Grading is a voluntary process and refers to quality attributes such as appearance, color, or size.
Both eggs and butter are graded and specifying at least Grade A or AA would be the best quality
for most foodservice operations.
Assistive Devices - Correct answer ✔✔ CMS Guidelines require foodservice departments to
provide devices that will assist clients in eating. They help the client overcome disabilities
caused by stroke or other medical conditions.
What are the most common food allergies in the U.S.? - Correct answer ✔✔ The big eight
1. Peanuts and tree nuts
2. Fish & Shellfish
3. Milk & Eggs
4. Wheat & Soy
What is the daily protein allowance? - Correct answer ✔✔ The RDA for protein ( for a healthy
client) is 0.8 grams/ kg of body weight. For example, a woman weighing 156 lbs
(70.90x0.8=56.73 grams of protein per day).
What cooking procedures destroy vitamins? - Correct answer ✔✔ 1. Cooking to long
2. Cooking at too high a temperature.
3. Adding baking soda during cooking.
,Endpoint Temperature - Correct answer ✔✔ Endpoint temperature is the temperature a food
reaches at the end of cooking. It usually associated with PHF/TCS foods where both an endpoint
temperature and time are combined. For example: cooking ground beef to 155 degrees F for 15
seconds.
What does HIPPA protect? - Correct answer ✔✔ Hippa is a federal law to protect the privacy of
healthcare clients. The Intent is to safeguard client/patient privacy and their information
including client names, diagnosis, and their medical records. HIPPA stands for Health insurance
portability and Accountability Act but is referred to as HIPPA.
What kind of eggs have been recommended for use by USDA and FDA? - Correct answer ✔✔
Pasteurization of eggs is a process using a combination of time and temperature heating eggs in
the shell, destroying bacteria and eliminating salmonella contamination.
Refer to the Food Code, CMS, USDA and state regulations for information pertinent to the
specific operation.
What is the primary objective of a care conference? - Correct answer ✔✔ The primary
objective of a care conference is to develop, with the Interdisciplinary Team and the client, a
plan of care that addresses the multifaceted needs of the client.
What two treatments must be present in a dairy product that doesn't require refrigeration. -
Correct answer ✔✔ The dairy product must be ultra-high temperature pasteurization(UHT) and
be packaged in aseptic (sterile) packaging individual creamers are often treated this way so they
can be left out for coffee service.
What would be included in a product standard for cooked pasta? - Correct answer ✔✔ A
standard for cooked pasta should include the following: pasta should hold its shape and not be
too soft or mushy. Pasta that is too soft breaks up when held or served with sauce or soup.
What tool is used for tracking amounts of food served and leftovers? - Correct answer ✔✔
Frequently, facilities use a tally sheet for production that requires a notation for the number of
servings of food item that is served, how much was leftover ( if applicable), or what time the
,food ran out. This is a useful tool for forecasting how much food to produce the next time the
menu is served.
What is the purpose of a food requisition? - Correct answer ✔✔ A food requisition is used to
sign food out of storage areas. It serves as a record for what is taken out of a storage and is
useful in cost control and inventory management.
How would you convert 8oz. into milliliters( ml) or cubic centimeters (cc's)? - Correct answer
✔✔ This is a fact you may want to memorize: One ounce (oz) is equivalent to 30 milliliters (ml)
or 30 cubic centimeters (cc's)
Once you know that, you multiply the number of ounces(8) by 30 so the answer is 240 ml or cc.
What is a standardized recipe and why is it used? - Correct answer ✔✔ A recipe that contains
detailed specifications and has been adapted and tested in your own operation.
It helps staff to maintain a consistent quality product regardless of who is cooking.
What are the approved methods of thawing large pieces of frozen meats? - Correct answer ✔✔
According to the 2013 FDA Food code, the approved methods for thawing large pieces of meat
are as follows:
a. Under refrigeration at 41 degrees or less
b. Completely submerged under running water where the water temperature is 70 degrees F or
less.
What foods are known to promote tooth decay? - Correct answer ✔✔ Foods that are known to
promote tooth decay are foods that are high in simple sugars such as sugared cereals, dried
fruit, fruit juices, soda pop.
How many 1/2c servings would you expect from a #10 can of applesauce? - Correct answer ✔✔
A #10 can holds approximately 12-13 cups or 25 four oz. Portions.
, What would an F-tag identify? - Correct answer ✔✔ An F-tag identifies the number of a CMS
guideline for a long-term care. For instance, there are F-tags for nutritional status, sanitation,
and infection control along with many others. When a survey team completes an audit, the
team will state any deficiencies and reference an F-tag number.
Given the following menu, what foods might need to be changed for a Low Sodium Diet?
Pepperoni Pizza
Green beans
Applesauce
Milk - Correct answer ✔✔ Pepperoni pizza is a food usually high on sodium because of the both
the cheese and pepperoni. Replace with an unprocessed meat such as roast beef or chicken.
The green beans, if canned could be high o n sodium so use frozen or fresh green beans.
What safeguards should be in place in food service to prevent contamination of potable water?
- Correct answer ✔✔ To assure safe water, an approved backflow prevention device should be
installed. This might be an air gap between the water supply and the floor level rim of a sink, or
a backflow or back- siphonage prevention device installed on coffee or juice machine.
When conducting a Nutrition education session for a modified diet, what is the best method for
teaching portion control? - Correct answer ✔✔ Use food models or pictures of actual sizes of
food to teach portion control.
What is the CMS regulation for time between evening meal and breakfast? - Correct answer
✔✔ According to CMS Regulations, the time between the evening meal and breakfast cannot
exceed 14 hours, or 16 hours if a nourishing snack is offered at bedtime.
What is the first priority to consider whe wanting to replace a piece of equipment. - Correct
answer ✔✔ The first step in replacing equipment is to determine the need for the equipment.
( e.g. the need may be safety, recurring repair problems, starting a new room service project, or
"green" building initiatives.
GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
On what products would you specify Grade A or AA when ordering? - Correct answer ✔✔
Grading is a voluntary process and refers to quality attributes such as appearance, color, or size.
Both eggs and butter are graded and specifying at least Grade A or AA would be the best quality
for most foodservice operations.
Assistive Devices - Correct answer ✔✔ CMS Guidelines require foodservice departments to
provide devices that will assist clients in eating. They help the client overcome disabilities
caused by stroke or other medical conditions.
What are the most common food allergies in the U.S.? - Correct answer ✔✔ The big eight
1. Peanuts and tree nuts
2. Fish & Shellfish
3. Milk & Eggs
4. Wheat & Soy
What is the daily protein allowance? - Correct answer ✔✔ The RDA for protein ( for a healthy
client) is 0.8 grams/ kg of body weight. For example, a woman weighing 156 lbs
(70.90x0.8=56.73 grams of protein per day).
What cooking procedures destroy vitamins? - Correct answer ✔✔ 1. Cooking to long
2. Cooking at too high a temperature.
3. Adding baking soda during cooking.
,Endpoint Temperature - Correct answer ✔✔ Endpoint temperature is the temperature a food
reaches at the end of cooking. It usually associated with PHF/TCS foods where both an endpoint
temperature and time are combined. For example: cooking ground beef to 155 degrees F for 15
seconds.
What does HIPPA protect? - Correct answer ✔✔ Hippa is a federal law to protect the privacy of
healthcare clients. The Intent is to safeguard client/patient privacy and their information
including client names, diagnosis, and their medical records. HIPPA stands for Health insurance
portability and Accountability Act but is referred to as HIPPA.
What kind of eggs have been recommended for use by USDA and FDA? - Correct answer ✔✔
Pasteurization of eggs is a process using a combination of time and temperature heating eggs in
the shell, destroying bacteria and eliminating salmonella contamination.
Refer to the Food Code, CMS, USDA and state regulations for information pertinent to the
specific operation.
What is the primary objective of a care conference? - Correct answer ✔✔ The primary
objective of a care conference is to develop, with the Interdisciplinary Team and the client, a
plan of care that addresses the multifaceted needs of the client.
What two treatments must be present in a dairy product that doesn't require refrigeration. -
Correct answer ✔✔ The dairy product must be ultra-high temperature pasteurization(UHT) and
be packaged in aseptic (sterile) packaging individual creamers are often treated this way so they
can be left out for coffee service.
What would be included in a product standard for cooked pasta? - Correct answer ✔✔ A
standard for cooked pasta should include the following: pasta should hold its shape and not be
too soft or mushy. Pasta that is too soft breaks up when held or served with sauce or soup.
What tool is used for tracking amounts of food served and leftovers? - Correct answer ✔✔
Frequently, facilities use a tally sheet for production that requires a notation for the number of
servings of food item that is served, how much was leftover ( if applicable), or what time the
,food ran out. This is a useful tool for forecasting how much food to produce the next time the
menu is served.
What is the purpose of a food requisition? - Correct answer ✔✔ A food requisition is used to
sign food out of storage areas. It serves as a record for what is taken out of a storage and is
useful in cost control and inventory management.
How would you convert 8oz. into milliliters( ml) or cubic centimeters (cc's)? - Correct answer
✔✔ This is a fact you may want to memorize: One ounce (oz) is equivalent to 30 milliliters (ml)
or 30 cubic centimeters (cc's)
Once you know that, you multiply the number of ounces(8) by 30 so the answer is 240 ml or cc.
What is a standardized recipe and why is it used? - Correct answer ✔✔ A recipe that contains
detailed specifications and has been adapted and tested in your own operation.
It helps staff to maintain a consistent quality product regardless of who is cooking.
What are the approved methods of thawing large pieces of frozen meats? - Correct answer ✔✔
According to the 2013 FDA Food code, the approved methods for thawing large pieces of meat
are as follows:
a. Under refrigeration at 41 degrees or less
b. Completely submerged under running water where the water temperature is 70 degrees F or
less.
What foods are known to promote tooth decay? - Correct answer ✔✔ Foods that are known to
promote tooth decay are foods that are high in simple sugars such as sugared cereals, dried
fruit, fruit juices, soda pop.
How many 1/2c servings would you expect from a #10 can of applesauce? - Correct answer ✔✔
A #10 can holds approximately 12-13 cups or 25 four oz. Portions.
, What would an F-tag identify? - Correct answer ✔✔ An F-tag identifies the number of a CMS
guideline for a long-term care. For instance, there are F-tags for nutritional status, sanitation,
and infection control along with many others. When a survey team completes an audit, the
team will state any deficiencies and reference an F-tag number.
Given the following menu, what foods might need to be changed for a Low Sodium Diet?
Pepperoni Pizza
Green beans
Applesauce
Milk - Correct answer ✔✔ Pepperoni pizza is a food usually high on sodium because of the both
the cheese and pepperoni. Replace with an unprocessed meat such as roast beef or chicken.
The green beans, if canned could be high o n sodium so use frozen or fresh green beans.
What safeguards should be in place in food service to prevent contamination of potable water?
- Correct answer ✔✔ To assure safe water, an approved backflow prevention device should be
installed. This might be an air gap between the water supply and the floor level rim of a sink, or
a backflow or back- siphonage prevention device installed on coffee or juice machine.
When conducting a Nutrition education session for a modified diet, what is the best method for
teaching portion control? - Correct answer ✔✔ Use food models or pictures of actual sizes of
food to teach portion control.
What is the CMS regulation for time between evening meal and breakfast? - Correct answer
✔✔ According to CMS Regulations, the time between the evening meal and breakfast cannot
exceed 14 hours, or 16 hours if a nourishing snack is offered at bedtime.
What is the first priority to consider whe wanting to replace a piece of equipment. - Correct
answer ✔✔ The first step in replacing equipment is to determine the need for the equipment.
( e.g. the need may be safety, recurring repair problems, starting a new room service project, or
"green" building initiatives.
