TAP SERIES PRACTICE EXAM-
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2025/2026
, 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? - ANSWERTime-
temperature abuse
how many days can prepared food that has been kept at 41F or below be held before it
must be thrown out? - ANSWER7 Days
sliced oranges can be safely stored - ANSWERwrapped 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? - ANSWERstaphylococcus aureus
which cleaning product is required to stop cross-contact of allergen foods: -
ANSWERdetergent
tongs that fail to consistently perform in the correct manner should be discarded
because - ANSWERthey cannot be repaired**
ciguatoxin contamination is caused by - ANSWERtoxi-producing algae
how should the temperature of sour cream be taken? - ANSWERby removing the lid
and placing a thermometer stem in the cream
what is the most important factor in choosing a good reputable food supplier? -
ANSWERit has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws
foodborne intoxication is caused by eating foods that contain: - ANSWERpoisons
which of the following is a safe food handling practice: - ANSWERclean 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? - ANSWERtime-temperature
abuse
what is the purpose of Active Managerial Control - ANSWERIdentify and control
possible hazards throughout the flow of food.
the term "cross-contact" in food safety refers to: - ANSWERallergen prevention
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2025/2026
, 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? - ANSWERTime-
temperature abuse
how many days can prepared food that has been kept at 41F or below be held before it
must be thrown out? - ANSWER7 Days
sliced oranges can be safely stored - ANSWERwrapped 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? - ANSWERstaphylococcus aureus
which cleaning product is required to stop cross-contact of allergen foods: -
ANSWERdetergent
tongs that fail to consistently perform in the correct manner should be discarded
because - ANSWERthey cannot be repaired**
ciguatoxin contamination is caused by - ANSWERtoxi-producing algae
how should the temperature of sour cream be taken? - ANSWERby removing the lid
and placing a thermometer stem in the cream
what is the most important factor in choosing a good reputable food supplier? -
ANSWERit has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws
foodborne intoxication is caused by eating foods that contain: - ANSWERpoisons
which of the following is a safe food handling practice: - ANSWERclean 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? - ANSWERtime-temperature
abuse
what is the purpose of Active Managerial Control - ANSWERIdentify and control
possible hazards throughout the flow of food.
the term "cross-contact" in food safety refers to: - ANSWERallergen prevention
