DTR EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Infants should begin solid foods at - ANSWER-5-8 months
Which demonstrates a definite positive correlation - ANSWER-0.8-1.0
The best indication that a nutrition education program about vegetable
consumption is effective would be - ANSWER-The children select more vegetables at
meals
Which of the following responses by a counselor indicates "reflection?" - ANSWER-"You
said,
'you want to lose weight?'"
When planning a program for the rural elderly, which is the most important thing to
consider? - ANSWER-Location of the program
Which program can teach a pregnant teen learn to cook?: - ANSWER-EFNEP
The mortality rate in infants is higher in rural areas than the mortality rate in urban
areas. This means that - ANSWER-More infants die in rural areas
Which nutrient is added in the enrichment of flour to combat neural tube birth
defects?: - ANSWER-Folate
Which of the following is not a guideline for Medicaid?: - ANSWER-Nutritional need,
over the
age of 60 only
How many FTE's are required to produce meals for 150 patients in a week if each meal
requires 15 minutes to prepare?: - ANSWER-5 (FTE = 40 hours; 150 patients x 3
meals/dayx7days/week=3150meals.3150meals÷ 15minutespermeal=210 minutes. 210
minutes ÷ 40 = 5 FTE.
Hamburger meat will spoil at a faster rate than beef roast because - ANSWER-
Hamburger has a larger surface area.
Which type of cookery involves the use of liquids? - ANSWER-Braising
A 1⁄2 cup serving of ice cream would require what scoop size? - ANSWER-#8
The lowest acceptable temperature for food on a serving line is - ANSWER-145 F
, The most effective means to evaluate the actual acceptance of a new menu item in an
elementary school is to analyze: - ANSWER-Plate waste
Advantages of utilizing a ready prepared foodservice system include: - ANSWER-
Reduction of labor costs
When selecting a food delivery system, which of the following factors is most important
in relation to the microbial quality of delivered food?: - ANSWER-Time span from prep
to service
The Fair Labor Standards Act regulates: - ANSWER-Wage payments and hours of work
for any private and public workers
Which of the following is the most effective way to collect data on the popularity of
specific menu items for an employee cafeteria? - ANSWER-Sales data
The primary function of an organization's mission statement is to - ANSWER-Guide
decision making
The preferred flooring in most industrial kitchens today is: - ANSWER-Quarry tiles
Composition of individual food products is defined through federal: - ANSWER-
Standards of
identity
The best way to increase the number of patrons served in the cafeteria is to -
ANSWER-Use the scramble system (the scramble system allows patrons to select their
items w/o standing in a line for all items)
The DTR uses a 3-month moveable average to determine how many gallons of milk are
needed for February based on the number consumed in the previous 3 months. How
would the DTR determine the need in March? - ANSWER-Consider milk consumption
December, January, and February
The primary reason for portion control in food service is - ANSWER-Cost control
Leafy green vegetables would do best in which humidity range? - ANSWER-80-95%
The type of fire extinguisher used for ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth) is: -
ANSWER-Class A
Discipline should always be - ANSWER-In private and in writing
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Infants should begin solid foods at - ANSWER-5-8 months
Which demonstrates a definite positive correlation - ANSWER-0.8-1.0
The best indication that a nutrition education program about vegetable
consumption is effective would be - ANSWER-The children select more vegetables at
meals
Which of the following responses by a counselor indicates "reflection?" - ANSWER-"You
said,
'you want to lose weight?'"
When planning a program for the rural elderly, which is the most important thing to
consider? - ANSWER-Location of the program
Which program can teach a pregnant teen learn to cook?: - ANSWER-EFNEP
The mortality rate in infants is higher in rural areas than the mortality rate in urban
areas. This means that - ANSWER-More infants die in rural areas
Which nutrient is added in the enrichment of flour to combat neural tube birth
defects?: - ANSWER-Folate
Which of the following is not a guideline for Medicaid?: - ANSWER-Nutritional need,
over the
age of 60 only
How many FTE's are required to produce meals for 150 patients in a week if each meal
requires 15 minutes to prepare?: - ANSWER-5 (FTE = 40 hours; 150 patients x 3
meals/dayx7days/week=3150meals.3150meals÷ 15minutespermeal=210 minutes. 210
minutes ÷ 40 = 5 FTE.
Hamburger meat will spoil at a faster rate than beef roast because - ANSWER-
Hamburger has a larger surface area.
Which type of cookery involves the use of liquids? - ANSWER-Braising
A 1⁄2 cup serving of ice cream would require what scoop size? - ANSWER-#8
The lowest acceptable temperature for food on a serving line is - ANSWER-145 F
, The most effective means to evaluate the actual acceptance of a new menu item in an
elementary school is to analyze: - ANSWER-Plate waste
Advantages of utilizing a ready prepared foodservice system include: - ANSWER-
Reduction of labor costs
When selecting a food delivery system, which of the following factors is most important
in relation to the microbial quality of delivered food?: - ANSWER-Time span from prep
to service
The Fair Labor Standards Act regulates: - ANSWER-Wage payments and hours of work
for any private and public workers
Which of the following is the most effective way to collect data on the popularity of
specific menu items for an employee cafeteria? - ANSWER-Sales data
The primary function of an organization's mission statement is to - ANSWER-Guide
decision making
The preferred flooring in most industrial kitchens today is: - ANSWER-Quarry tiles
Composition of individual food products is defined through federal: - ANSWER-
Standards of
identity
The best way to increase the number of patrons served in the cafeteria is to -
ANSWER-Use the scramble system (the scramble system allows patrons to select their
items w/o standing in a line for all items)
The DTR uses a 3-month moveable average to determine how many gallons of milk are
needed for February based on the number consumed in the previous 3 months. How
would the DTR determine the need in March? - ANSWER-Consider milk consumption
December, January, and February
The primary reason for portion control in food service is - ANSWER-Cost control
Leafy green vegetables would do best in which humidity range? - ANSWER-80-95%
The type of fire extinguisher used for ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth) is: -
ANSWER-Class A
Discipline should always be - ANSWER-In private and in writing
