FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATION EXAM|QUESTIONS AND
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Foodborne infections occur when people eat: (choose the BEST answer)?
a) Poisons produced by microorganisms
b) Live, pathogenic microorganisms
c) Strong chemicals
d) Food with a pH of 8.5 - ANSWER b) Live, pathogenic microorganisms
Listeriosis is:
a) A virus
b) A parasite
c) An infection
d) An intoxication - ANSWER c) an infection
What is the best method for calibrating a bi-metallic stemmed
thermometer?
a) Adjust the calibration nut so that the dial reads 0 degrees F
b) A good thermometer is calibrated by the manufacturer and never needs to be re-calibrated
c) Place the stem in an ice-water slush, then turn nut so that the dial reads 33 degrees F
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, d) Run it under very hot water, then read the dial to be sure it has moved - ANSWER c)
Place the stem in an ice-water slush, then turn nut so that the dial reads 33 degrees F
The minimum concentration of iodine sanitizer at room temperature is:
a) 150 ppm
b) 50 ppm
c) 12.5 ppm
d) 100 ppm - ANSWER c) 12.5 ppm
Raw meats and poultry should be stored:
a) On the bottom refrigerator shelf to avoid cross contamination
b) In plastic wrap so that they don't touch other foods
c) At a temperature of 45 degrees or lower to preserve freshness
d) Within 3 hours of receiving, to minimize contamination - ANSWER a) on the bottom
refrigerator shelf to avoid cross contamination
What is a cross-connection?
a) When water pressure drops, causing a problem
b) Hot and cold water pipes that have been mislabeled
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100% CORRECT WELL DETAILED
Foodborne infections occur when people eat: (choose the BEST answer)?
a) Poisons produced by microorganisms
b) Live, pathogenic microorganisms
c) Strong chemicals
d) Food with a pH of 8.5 - ANSWER b) Live, pathogenic microorganisms
Listeriosis is:
a) A virus
b) A parasite
c) An infection
d) An intoxication - ANSWER c) an infection
What is the best method for calibrating a bi-metallic stemmed
thermometer?
a) Adjust the calibration nut so that the dial reads 0 degrees F
b) A good thermometer is calibrated by the manufacturer and never needs to be re-calibrated
c) Place the stem in an ice-water slush, then turn nut so that the dial reads 33 degrees F
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, d) Run it under very hot water, then read the dial to be sure it has moved - ANSWER c)
Place the stem in an ice-water slush, then turn nut so that the dial reads 33 degrees F
The minimum concentration of iodine sanitizer at room temperature is:
a) 150 ppm
b) 50 ppm
c) 12.5 ppm
d) 100 ppm - ANSWER c) 12.5 ppm
Raw meats and poultry should be stored:
a) On the bottom refrigerator shelf to avoid cross contamination
b) In plastic wrap so that they don't touch other foods
c) At a temperature of 45 degrees or lower to preserve freshness
d) Within 3 hours of receiving, to minimize contamination - ANSWER a) on the bottom
refrigerator shelf to avoid cross contamination
What is a cross-connection?
a) When water pressure drops, causing a problem
b) Hot and cold water pipes that have been mislabeled
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