Practice Exam: ServSafe Manager Exam: Qestions & Answers
What does the FDA do? - ANSWER:Inspects all food except meat, poultry, and eggs
What does the USDA do? - ANSWER:Inspects meat, poultry, and eggs
What do state and local regulatory authorities do? - ANSWER:Write code that regulates retail and
foodservice operations
Which is a TCS food?
A. Bread
B. Flour
C. Sprouts
D. Strawberries - ANSWER:C. Sprouts
Name the Big 6 - ANSWER:1. Shigella spp.
2. salmonella Typhi
3. Nontyphoidal salmonella
4. E. coli
5. Hepatitis A
6. Norovirus
Which of the Big 6 are bacteria? - ANSWER:1. Shigella spp.
2. Salmonella Typhi
3. Nontyphoidal Salmonella
4. E. coli
What are the symptoms are foodborne illness? (6) - ANSWER:1. Diarrhea
2. Vomiting
3. Jaundice
4. Abdominal pains
5. Nausea
6. Fever
Bacteria grow best in..... - ANSWER:FAT TOM conditions
What does the acronym "FAT TOM" stand for? - ANSWER:F: food
,A: Acidity
T: Temperature
T: Time
O: Oxygen
M: Moisture
Salmonella Typhi:
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, Symptoms, and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source:
Humans
Food linked: RTE food & beverages
Symptoms: Bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, Fever
Prevention: Cook food to minimum internal temps
Nontyphoidal Salmonella:
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, Symptoms, and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source:
Farm animals
Food linked: poultry, eggs, meat, milk & dairy products, produce.
Symptoms: Diarrhea, cramps, vomiting, fever
Prevention: Prevent cross-contamination between RTE food and poultry
Shigella Spp.
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source: feces in
humans. when people eat/drink contaminated food or water.
Food linked: Food easily contaminated by hands, such as salads containing TCS foods
Prevention: control flies in and out of operation. Wash hands
E. Coli
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source: Intestines of
cattle and infected people
Food linked: Ground beef (raw and undercooked) & contaminated produce
Prevention: Cook food to min internal temps & purchase from approved reputable suppliers
Hepatitis A.
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source: Human Feces
, Food linked: RTE food & shellfish from contaminated water
Prevention: Exclude food-handlers who have had jaundice for 7 days or less & purchase shellfish from
approved reputable suppliers
What 2 viruses has the FDA identified to be highly contagious and can cause severe illnesses? -
ANSWER:1. Norovirus
2. Hepatitis A.
Norovirus
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source: RTE food &
Contaminated water
Food linked: RTE food & Shellfish from contaminated water
Prevention: Purchase shellfish from approved reputable suppliers & wash hands
Parasites:
Name the Source and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source: Seafood, wild game, food processed with
contaminated water such as produce
Prevention: Make sure fish that will be served raw or undercooked has been correctly frozen by the
manufacturer
Biological Toxins:
Origin, Symptoms, & Prevention - ANSWER:Origin: Certain plants. mushrooms, and seafood
Symptoms: Occur within minutes. Diarrhea, vomiting, hot & cold sensations
Prevention: TCS when handling fish. Purchase from approved suppliers
Chemical Contaminants:
Sources, Symptoms, & Prevention - ANSWER:Sources: Chemicals that are stored incorrectly
Symptoms: Occur within minutes. Vomiting & Diarrhea. If illness is suspected, call the emergency # in
your area & the poison control #.
Prevention: Store chemicals away from food. Store below food/food- contact surfaces.
Physical Contaminants:
Sources, Symptoms, & Prevention - ANSWER:Sources: Metal shavings from cans
Symptoms: Mild to fatal injuries
Prevention: Closely inspect food you receive Practice good personal hygiene
Fungi - ANSWER:Include Yeasts, Molds, and Mushrooms
Some molds & mushrooms produce toxins that cause food borne illnesses
What does the FDA do? - ANSWER:Inspects all food except meat, poultry, and eggs
What does the USDA do? - ANSWER:Inspects meat, poultry, and eggs
What do state and local regulatory authorities do? - ANSWER:Write code that regulates retail and
foodservice operations
Which is a TCS food?
A. Bread
B. Flour
C. Sprouts
D. Strawberries - ANSWER:C. Sprouts
Name the Big 6 - ANSWER:1. Shigella spp.
2. salmonella Typhi
3. Nontyphoidal salmonella
4. E. coli
5. Hepatitis A
6. Norovirus
Which of the Big 6 are bacteria? - ANSWER:1. Shigella spp.
2. Salmonella Typhi
3. Nontyphoidal Salmonella
4. E. coli
What are the symptoms are foodborne illness? (6) - ANSWER:1. Diarrhea
2. Vomiting
3. Jaundice
4. Abdominal pains
5. Nausea
6. Fever
Bacteria grow best in..... - ANSWER:FAT TOM conditions
What does the acronym "FAT TOM" stand for? - ANSWER:F: food
,A: Acidity
T: Temperature
T: Time
O: Oxygen
M: Moisture
Salmonella Typhi:
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, Symptoms, and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source:
Humans
Food linked: RTE food & beverages
Symptoms: Bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, Fever
Prevention: Cook food to minimum internal temps
Nontyphoidal Salmonella:
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, Symptoms, and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source:
Farm animals
Food linked: poultry, eggs, meat, milk & dairy products, produce.
Symptoms: Diarrhea, cramps, vomiting, fever
Prevention: Prevent cross-contamination between RTE food and poultry
Shigella Spp.
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source: feces in
humans. when people eat/drink contaminated food or water.
Food linked: Food easily contaminated by hands, such as salads containing TCS foods
Prevention: control flies in and out of operation. Wash hands
E. Coli
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source: Intestines of
cattle and infected people
Food linked: Ground beef (raw and undercooked) & contaminated produce
Prevention: Cook food to min internal temps & purchase from approved reputable suppliers
Hepatitis A.
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source: Human Feces
, Food linked: RTE food & shellfish from contaminated water
Prevention: Exclude food-handlers who have had jaundice for 7 days or less & purchase shellfish from
approved reputable suppliers
What 2 viruses has the FDA identified to be highly contagious and can cause severe illnesses? -
ANSWER:1. Norovirus
2. Hepatitis A.
Norovirus
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source: RTE food &
Contaminated water
Food linked: RTE food & Shellfish from contaminated water
Prevention: Purchase shellfish from approved reputable suppliers & wash hands
Parasites:
Name the Source and prevention measures. - ANSWER:Source: Seafood, wild game, food processed with
contaminated water such as produce
Prevention: Make sure fish that will be served raw or undercooked has been correctly frozen by the
manufacturer
Biological Toxins:
Origin, Symptoms, & Prevention - ANSWER:Origin: Certain plants. mushrooms, and seafood
Symptoms: Occur within minutes. Diarrhea, vomiting, hot & cold sensations
Prevention: TCS when handling fish. Purchase from approved suppliers
Chemical Contaminants:
Sources, Symptoms, & Prevention - ANSWER:Sources: Chemicals that are stored incorrectly
Symptoms: Occur within minutes. Vomiting & Diarrhea. If illness is suspected, call the emergency # in
your area & the poison control #.
Prevention: Store chemicals away from food. Store below food/food- contact surfaces.
Physical Contaminants:
Sources, Symptoms, & Prevention - ANSWER:Sources: Metal shavings from cans
Symptoms: Mild to fatal injuries
Prevention: Closely inspect food you receive Practice good personal hygiene
Fungi - ANSWER:Include Yeasts, Molds, and Mushrooms
Some molds & mushrooms produce toxins that cause food borne illnesses
