ServSafe Practice Test 1 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Gloves work best to prevent food contamination when they
a. are washed with soap
b. are the correct size
c. are too small
d. become torn - CORRECT ANSWER - b. are the correct size
What is an acceptable method to cool food quickly after cooking?
a. use a fan with indirect air
b. cut it into smaller pieces
c. use large plastic buckets
d. place it in the cooler immediately - CORRECT ANSWER - b. cut it into smaller pieces
Where is a time-temperature indicator (TTI) most commonly found?
a. affixed to the side of a microwave or oven
b. attached to the packaging of a food shipment
c. glued to the underside of a serving pan
d. hanging on a wall in the prep area - CORRECT ANSWER - b. attached to the
packaging of a food shipment
The best method to prevent bacteria from making someone sick is
a. to monitor storage containers
,b. to get the food to the log stage as quickly as possible and keep it there
c. to monitor temperatures
d. to reduce oxygen - CORRECT ANSWER - c. to monitor temperature
A manager who needs to buy an oven for the operation should look for an oven with which
mark?
a. NRA
b. FDA
c. NSF
d. USDA - CORRECT ANSWER - c. NSF
When different types of food must be prepped on the same table, which of these types of food
should be prepped first to minimize the risk of cross-contamination?
a. Ready-to-eat food
b. shellfish
c. raw poultry
d. raw meat - CORRECT ANSWER - a. ready-to-eat food
Which food items need time and temperature control for safety?
a. ripe bananas
b. refried beans
c. saltine crackers
d. all-purpose flour - CORRECT ANSWER - b. refried beans
,Susie calls in sick to work. She thinks it is just a virus, and her symptom is a little vomiting.
Susie thinks she will be fine and should be there in about an hour and a half if her symptom
stops. The manager decides Susie
a. cannot return to work until 24 hours after the symptom stops
b. can come to work as soon as she feels better
c. can still come to work later
d. should just stay home today and come in early tomorrow to help with breakfast - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. cannot return to work until 24 hours after the symptom stops
Susie comes to work early in the morning. On two separate occasions she thought she saw
something- maybe a rodent- move when she turned on the lights. She let her manager know.
What should the manager do?
a. the manager need not do anything but keep an eye on it
b. the manager must start researching PCOs in case the problem gets worse
c. the manager needs to contact a PCO promptly to eliminate the pests
d. the manager should go to the hardware store and purchase some pesticides or traps -
CORRECT ANSWER - c. the manager needs to contact a PCO promptly to eliminate the
pests
When cleaning and sanitizing food surfaces, which is the final step?
a. use a side towel to dry the surface
b. sanitize the surface
c. rinse the surface
d. allow the surface to air dry - CORRECT ANSWER - a. allow the surface to air dry
What kinds of detergents and sanitizers must be used with dishwashers?
, a. those that the operation's supplier recommends
b. those compatible with the operation's water supply
c. those approved by the regulatory authority
d. those recommended by similar operations - CORRECT ANSWER - c. those approved
by the regulatory authority
When selecting flooring for the operation, the flooring should be
a. smooth and absorbent
b. durable and soft
c. firm and smooth
d. smooth and durable - CORRECT ANSWER - d. smooth and durable
The manager decides to put some snack mix out on the bar. One of the workers suggests he
remove one ingredient so there will be no potential issue with allergens. The manager eliminates
__________.
a. caramel popcorn
b. corn chips
c. potato chips
d. dry-roasted peanuts - CORRECT ANSWER - d. dry-roasted peanuts
To prevent contamination, supplies should be stored
a. below TCS food
b. on the floor
c. away from walls
d. in empty chemical containers - CORRECT ANSWER - c. away from walls
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Gloves work best to prevent food contamination when they
a. are washed with soap
b. are the correct size
c. are too small
d. become torn - CORRECT ANSWER - b. are the correct size
What is an acceptable method to cool food quickly after cooking?
a. use a fan with indirect air
b. cut it into smaller pieces
c. use large plastic buckets
d. place it in the cooler immediately - CORRECT ANSWER - b. cut it into smaller pieces
Where is a time-temperature indicator (TTI) most commonly found?
a. affixed to the side of a microwave or oven
b. attached to the packaging of a food shipment
c. glued to the underside of a serving pan
d. hanging on a wall in the prep area - CORRECT ANSWER - b. attached to the
packaging of a food shipment
The best method to prevent bacteria from making someone sick is
a. to monitor storage containers
,b. to get the food to the log stage as quickly as possible and keep it there
c. to monitor temperatures
d. to reduce oxygen - CORRECT ANSWER - c. to monitor temperature
A manager who needs to buy an oven for the operation should look for an oven with which
mark?
a. NRA
b. FDA
c. NSF
d. USDA - CORRECT ANSWER - c. NSF
When different types of food must be prepped on the same table, which of these types of food
should be prepped first to minimize the risk of cross-contamination?
a. Ready-to-eat food
b. shellfish
c. raw poultry
d. raw meat - CORRECT ANSWER - a. ready-to-eat food
Which food items need time and temperature control for safety?
a. ripe bananas
b. refried beans
c. saltine crackers
d. all-purpose flour - CORRECT ANSWER - b. refried beans
,Susie calls in sick to work. She thinks it is just a virus, and her symptom is a little vomiting.
Susie thinks she will be fine and should be there in about an hour and a half if her symptom
stops. The manager decides Susie
a. cannot return to work until 24 hours after the symptom stops
b. can come to work as soon as she feels better
c. can still come to work later
d. should just stay home today and come in early tomorrow to help with breakfast - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. cannot return to work until 24 hours after the symptom stops
Susie comes to work early in the morning. On two separate occasions she thought she saw
something- maybe a rodent- move when she turned on the lights. She let her manager know.
What should the manager do?
a. the manager need not do anything but keep an eye on it
b. the manager must start researching PCOs in case the problem gets worse
c. the manager needs to contact a PCO promptly to eliminate the pests
d. the manager should go to the hardware store and purchase some pesticides or traps -
CORRECT ANSWER - c. the manager needs to contact a PCO promptly to eliminate the
pests
When cleaning and sanitizing food surfaces, which is the final step?
a. use a side towel to dry the surface
b. sanitize the surface
c. rinse the surface
d. allow the surface to air dry - CORRECT ANSWER - a. allow the surface to air dry
What kinds of detergents and sanitizers must be used with dishwashers?
, a. those that the operation's supplier recommends
b. those compatible with the operation's water supply
c. those approved by the regulatory authority
d. those recommended by similar operations - CORRECT ANSWER - c. those approved
by the regulatory authority
When selecting flooring for the operation, the flooring should be
a. smooth and absorbent
b. durable and soft
c. firm and smooth
d. smooth and durable - CORRECT ANSWER - d. smooth and durable
The manager decides to put some snack mix out on the bar. One of the workers suggests he
remove one ingredient so there will be no potential issue with allergens. The manager eliminates
__________.
a. caramel popcorn
b. corn chips
c. potato chips
d. dry-roasted peanuts - CORRECT ANSWER - d. dry-roasted peanuts
To prevent contamination, supplies should be stored
a. below TCS food
b. on the floor
c. away from walls
d. in empty chemical containers - CORRECT ANSWER - c. away from walls
