Food handlers course: multiple choice questions with correct answers

Personal hygiene: (Why is it important to wear light clothing) - Answer •Shows dirt more easily, dirt which may contain microorganisms Why is it important to wear a hair-net?: Who is expempt: - Answer •It's to ensure that no hair gets anywhere near or on food •Those who solely wait on tables are exempt (ex. Servers) Why might hands be a good source for contamination?: - Answer •This is because our hands contain pores, crevices and folds, which can easily trap dirt and are hard to clean What should be done with food service workers nails?: - Answer • They should be cut down short. In order to prevent dirt from getting trapped where it is hard to clean. • Also no nail polish is permitted when cooking or baking. What should be done if you are wearing jewellery?: - Answer • You should not be wearing any at all Most important step in preventing food borne illness?: - Answer •WASHING YOUR HANDS!! (3) Specific times when a food handler should wash their hands?: - Answer 1) when touching money 2)when touching hair