TAP Series Practice Exam 100 Verified Questions and
Answers.
A food handler pulled a hotel pan of egg salad from he cooler and used it to prepare four
egg salad sandwiches. What is the problem with this situation? - ✔✔✔ Time-temperature
abuse
how many days can prepared food that has been kept at 41F or below be held before it
must be thrown out? - ✔✔✔ 7 Days
sliced oranges can be safely stored - ✔✔✔ wrapped in a plastic container in a reach-in
refrigerator at at or below 41F below ready-to-eat food.
which of the following bacteria might be most commonly found in a food worker's open
wound? - ✔✔✔ staphylococcus aureus
which cleaning product is required to stop cross-contact of allergen foods: - ✔✔✔
detergent
tongs that fail to consistently perform in the correct manner should be discarded because -
✔✔✔ they cannot be repaired**
ciguatoxin contamination is caused by - ✔✔✔ toxi-producing algae
how should the temperature of sour cream be taken? - ✔✔✔ by removing the lid and
placing a thermometer stem in the cream
what is the most important factor in choosing a good reputable food supplier? - ✔✔✔ it has
been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws
foodborne intoxication is caused by eating foods that contain: - ✔✔✔ poisons
which of the following is a safe food handling practice: - ✔✔✔ clean and sanitize food
contact surfaces in constant use at least every 4 hours
frozen vegetables are rejected during receiving for having large ice crystals on the food
and packaging. what is the problem that caused this? - ✔✔✔ time-temperature abuse
what is the purpose of Active Managerial Control - ✔✔✔ Identify and control possible
hazards throughout the flow of food.
the term "cross-contact" in food safety refers to: - ✔✔✔ allergen prevention
, a food worker take a lunch break and returns to cut tomatoes, the cuts raw chicken, and
then prepares ready to eat salads. At a minimum, how many times should the food worker
washed their hands? - ✔✔✔ three times
if a customer vomits in a food preparation area, what should be done? - ✔✔✔ isolate the
area until it is properly cleaned and sanitized
how many people must have the same symptoms to be called a foodborne illness
outbreak? - ✔✔✔ 2
manufacturers provide SDS with all pesticides and chemicals. SDS stands for: - ✔✔✔
safety data sheets
where can personal items be stored? - ✔✔✔ in a designated area away from food
time as a public health control is being used to monito chicken salad on a buffet table. when
it is first placed on the buffet table the maximum temperature must be: - ✔✔✔ 41F
in the three-sink manual warewashing process, the detergent wash water must be ___ or
higher: - ✔✔✔ 110F
which of the following items should be rejected? - ✔✔✔ food in torn packaging
when must a consumer advisory be posted? - ✔✔✔ when serving raw or undercooked
food
per the FDA, what jewelry is allowed to be worn on hands or wrists while preparing food? -
✔✔✔ plain wedding band
food defense systems are needed to protect from - ✔✔✔ Intentional contamination
live shellfish must be received and kept at minimum temperatures - ✔✔✔ air 45F
internal 50F
which of the following is not one of the five most common hazards according to the CDC? -
✔✔✔ food recalls
clean plates are required for each trip to a buffet because: - ✔✔✔ contamination can be
prevented
Frozen foods must be _____ when delivered - ✔✔✔ hard frozen
Answers.
A food handler pulled a hotel pan of egg salad from he cooler and used it to prepare four
egg salad sandwiches. What is the problem with this situation? - ✔✔✔ Time-temperature
abuse
how many days can prepared food that has been kept at 41F or below be held before it
must be thrown out? - ✔✔✔ 7 Days
sliced oranges can be safely stored - ✔✔✔ wrapped in a plastic container in a reach-in
refrigerator at at or below 41F below ready-to-eat food.
which of the following bacteria might be most commonly found in a food worker's open
wound? - ✔✔✔ staphylococcus aureus
which cleaning product is required to stop cross-contact of allergen foods: - ✔✔✔
detergent
tongs that fail to consistently perform in the correct manner should be discarded because -
✔✔✔ they cannot be repaired**
ciguatoxin contamination is caused by - ✔✔✔ toxi-producing algae
how should the temperature of sour cream be taken? - ✔✔✔ by removing the lid and
placing a thermometer stem in the cream
what is the most important factor in choosing a good reputable food supplier? - ✔✔✔ it has
been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws
foodborne intoxication is caused by eating foods that contain: - ✔✔✔ poisons
which of the following is a safe food handling practice: - ✔✔✔ clean and sanitize food
contact surfaces in constant use at least every 4 hours
frozen vegetables are rejected during receiving for having large ice crystals on the food
and packaging. what is the problem that caused this? - ✔✔✔ time-temperature abuse
what is the purpose of Active Managerial Control - ✔✔✔ Identify and control possible
hazards throughout the flow of food.
the term "cross-contact" in food safety refers to: - ✔✔✔ allergen prevention
, a food worker take a lunch break and returns to cut tomatoes, the cuts raw chicken, and
then prepares ready to eat salads. At a minimum, how many times should the food worker
washed their hands? - ✔✔✔ three times
if a customer vomits in a food preparation area, what should be done? - ✔✔✔ isolate the
area until it is properly cleaned and sanitized
how many people must have the same symptoms to be called a foodborne illness
outbreak? - ✔✔✔ 2
manufacturers provide SDS with all pesticides and chemicals. SDS stands for: - ✔✔✔
safety data sheets
where can personal items be stored? - ✔✔✔ in a designated area away from food
time as a public health control is being used to monito chicken salad on a buffet table. when
it is first placed on the buffet table the maximum temperature must be: - ✔✔✔ 41F
in the three-sink manual warewashing process, the detergent wash water must be ___ or
higher: - ✔✔✔ 110F
which of the following items should be rejected? - ✔✔✔ food in torn packaging
when must a consumer advisory be posted? - ✔✔✔ when serving raw or undercooked
food
per the FDA, what jewelry is allowed to be worn on hands or wrists while preparing food? -
✔✔✔ plain wedding band
food defense systems are needed to protect from - ✔✔✔ Intentional contamination
live shellfish must be received and kept at minimum temperatures - ✔✔✔ air 45F
internal 50F
which of the following is not one of the five most common hazards according to the CDC? -
✔✔✔ food recalls
clean plates are required for each trip to a buffet because: - ✔✔✔ contamination can be
prevented
Frozen foods must be _____ when delivered - ✔✔✔ hard frozen
