ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Foodborne illness (FBI) - CORRECT ANSWER - disease caused by agents that enter the
body through the ingestion of food (ex, coli)
Why should one separate, chill, cook, and clean properly? - CORRECT ANSWER - avoid
cross contamination, cook at the right temperature (safe zone), sanitize to avoid bacteria
Most vulnerable members of society when it comes to foodborne illness... - CORRECT
ANSWER - Infants, young children, pregnant women, senior citizens, people with
weakened immune systems
Are all microorganisms dangerous? - CORRECT ANSWER - No. Some are essential to
attain. For example, prebiotics, mold, bacteria
Popular foods with bacteria in them - CORRECT ANSWER - Yeast: breads, bacteria:
yogurt, mold: cheese
Meat products are cooked to a safe internal temperature when... - CORRECT ANSWER -
Thermometer inserted reads 165F or above
135F for steak
Cross-contamination - CORRECT ANSWER - When foods contaminated tools or foods
with dangerous microorganisms as they are not dealt with properly
Cross-contact - CORRECT ANSWER - Is a result of foods that a person is severely
allergic to which is indirectly consumed (allergen coming in contact with non-allergen)