ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which bacteria cause spoilage of food? - CORRECT ANSWER - Undesirable bacteria
Under favorable conditions bacteria can double their population every 20 to 30 minutes. What
type of pork might provide favorable growth conditions for bacteria? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Cooked Pork stored at 80°F
At what temperature is rapid growth of pathogenic bacteria possible? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 65°F
In which types of food can bacteria grow rapidly? - CORRECT ANSWER - Low acid and
neutral foods
What type of bacteria grows best at temperatures between 50°-110°F? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Mesophilic bacteria
It may be necessary to remove foods from refrigeration during preparation and seasoning of
foods. This process: - CORRECT ANSWER - Must be done as rapidly as possible
What does the term "water activity level" refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER - Water
activity is a measure of the available water in the food for biological activity
What type of food is not very shelf stable? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fresh meats