CDM Exam
On what products would you specify Grade A or AA when ordering? - ANS -Both eggs and
butter are graded and specifying at least Grade A or AA would be the best quality for most
foodservice operations.
Endpoint temperature - ANS -Endpoint temperature is the temperature a food reaches at the
end of cooking
ex.: cooking ground beef to 155 degrees for 15 seconds
What does HIPAA protect? - ANS -HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
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, diagnoses, and their medical
records.
What is the primary objective of a care conference? - ANS -to develop, with the Interdisciplinary
Team and the client, a plan of care that addresses the multifaceted needs of the client.
What foods are known to promote tooth decay? - ANS -foods that are high in simple sugars
such as sugared cereals, dried fruits, juices and soda.
What does the abbreviation "Na" stand for? - ANS -Na is the abbreviation for sodium.
If there were 17,650 meals served this month and the total labor hours were 1,590, what are the
meals per labor hour? - ANS -to calculate: divide the total meals served / total labor hours
17,,590 = 11.1 meals per labor hour
What is a sneeze guard? - ANS -a shield used on a self-service food bars, salad bars, and
display cases
What would be the cost per person for a catered event where the total costs are $885 and 65
people will be attending? - ANS -to calculate: divide the total costs / number of clients
$ = $13.62 round up to $13.75 per person
What is the purpose of a performance review? - ANS --ensures that the supervisor and
employee communicate needs and the supervisor provides feedback
-identifies need for improvement and growth
-may serve as a formal basis for wage increases
, How many total calories would be in a food product with 12 grams of carbs, 3 grams of fat, 2
grams of protein? - ANS -- Carbs: 12 x 4 = 48
-Fat 3 x9 = 27
-Protein 2 x4 = 8
Total = 83
what federal law protects the privacy of healthcare clients? - ANS -HIPAA - Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act
Identify the current government food guidance system used in the United States - ANS
--MyPlate
-Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Assistive Devices - ANS -devices that will assist clients in eating
what are the most common food allergies in the U.S.? - ANS -1. Peanuts
2. Tree Nuts
3. Shellfish
4. Fish
5. Egg
6. Milk
7. Soy
8. Wheat
What is the daily protein allowance? - ANS -0.8 grams/kg of body weight
ex. 156 - 70.90 kg x 0.8 = 56.73 or 57 grams of protein
what cooking procedures destroy vitamins? - ANS -1. cooking for too long
2. cooking at too high a temperature
3. adding baking soda during cooking
what kind of eggs have been recommended for use by USDA and FDA? - ANS -Pasteurized
eggs (heats eggs in the shell and destroys bacteria and salmonella contamination)
what two treatments must be present in a dairy product that doesn't require refrigeration? - ANS
--UHT - ultra-high temperature pasteurization
-Aseptic (sterile)
what would be included in a product standard for cooked pasta? - ANS -pasta should hold its
shape and not be too soft or mushy
what tool is used for tracking amounts of food served and leftovers? - ANS -Tally sheet
On what products would you specify Grade A or AA when ordering? - ANS -Both eggs and
butter are graded and specifying at least Grade A or AA would be the best quality for most
foodservice operations.
Endpoint temperature - ANS -Endpoint temperature is the temperature a food reaches at the
end of cooking
ex.: cooking ground beef to 155 degrees for 15 seconds
What does HIPAA protect? - ANS -HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
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, diagnoses, and their medical
records.
What is the primary objective of a care conference? - ANS -to develop, with the Interdisciplinary
Team and the client, a plan of care that addresses the multifaceted needs of the client.
What foods are known to promote tooth decay? - ANS -foods that are high in simple sugars
such as sugared cereals, dried fruits, juices and soda.
What does the abbreviation "Na" stand for? - ANS -Na is the abbreviation for sodium.
If there were 17,650 meals served this month and the total labor hours were 1,590, what are the
meals per labor hour? - ANS -to calculate: divide the total meals served / total labor hours
17,,590 = 11.1 meals per labor hour
What is a sneeze guard? - ANS -a shield used on a self-service food bars, salad bars, and
display cases
What would be the cost per person for a catered event where the total costs are $885 and 65
people will be attending? - ANS -to calculate: divide the total costs / number of clients
$ = $13.62 round up to $13.75 per person
What is the purpose of a performance review? - ANS --ensures that the supervisor and
employee communicate needs and the supervisor provides feedback
-identifies need for improvement and growth
-may serve as a formal basis for wage increases
, How many total calories would be in a food product with 12 grams of carbs, 3 grams of fat, 2
grams of protein? - ANS -- Carbs: 12 x 4 = 48
-Fat 3 x9 = 27
-Protein 2 x4 = 8
Total = 83
what federal law protects the privacy of healthcare clients? - ANS -HIPAA - Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act
Identify the current government food guidance system used in the United States - ANS
--MyPlate
-Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Assistive Devices - ANS -devices that will assist clients in eating
what are the most common food allergies in the U.S.? - ANS -1. Peanuts
2. Tree Nuts
3. Shellfish
4. Fish
5. Egg
6. Milk
7. Soy
8. Wheat
What is the daily protein allowance? - ANS -0.8 grams/kg of body weight
ex. 156 - 70.90 kg x 0.8 = 56.73 or 57 grams of protein
what cooking procedures destroy vitamins? - ANS -1. cooking for too long
2. cooking at too high a temperature
3. adding baking soda during cooking
what kind of eggs have been recommended for use by USDA and FDA? - ANS -Pasteurized
eggs (heats eggs in the shell and destroys bacteria and salmonella contamination)
what two treatments must be present in a dairy product that doesn't require refrigeration? - ANS
--UHT - ultra-high temperature pasteurization
-Aseptic (sterile)
what would be included in a product standard for cooked pasta? - ANS -pasta should hold its
shape and not be too soft or mushy
what tool is used for tracking amounts of food served and leftovers? - ANS -Tally sheet
