NEHA CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL FOOD MANAGER Exam 2026 Questions and Answers

NEHA CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
FOOD MANAGER Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers

1. A bacterial spore is:

a. Bacterial dung

b. A resistant resting phase which can sometimes resist high heat

c. There is no such thing as a bacterial spore. They are different genus.

d. All of the above - Correct answer-B

2. Which are the three basic types of contamination?

a. Physical, personal, atmospheric

b. Chemical, personal, biological

c. Physical, chemical, biological

d. Chemical, atmospheric, personal - Correct answer-C

3. The acronym for the 6 major variables that affect the growth of bacteria is


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,a. FAT CAT

b. TOM CAT

c. FAT TOM

d. CAT FAT - Correct answer-C

4. Hepatitis A is a bacteria and not a virus.

a. True

b. False - Correct answer-B

5. Scombrotoxin is associated with

a. Pork

b. Wild Game

c. Fungi

d. Fish - Correct answer-D

6. Which of the following ranges represents the correct Temperature Danger Zone?

a. 41°F to 165°F

b. 35°F to 141°F

c. 41°F to 135°F


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, d. 135°F to 165°F - Correct answer-C

7. Toxic metal poisoning can occur when acidic food such as tomatoes are cooked

or stored in copper.

a. True

b. False - Correct answer-A

8. Which is not an example of a physical contaminant?

a. Hair

b. Metal

c. Mold

d. Scabs - Correct answer-B

9. When looking at the unfortunate reality of intentional contaminations you should

consider suppliers but not employees.

a. True

b. False - Correct answer-B

10. Eight major foods are believed to account for 90% of all food allergies. Which

of the following is not one of these 8 foods?

a. Milk
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