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CP-FS STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS CURRENT UPDATE (A+
PASS)
The vegetable provider needs to have which of the following?
1. FDA.
2. GAP.
3. Grade A.
4. GMP. - ✔✔2
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are necessary from a vendor.
How long can you take to cool hot food according to the Food Code?
1. 4 hours.
2. 8 hours.
3. 6 hours.
4. 12 hours. - ✔✔3
Author: Katelyn Whitman. ©2025, All Rights Reserved.
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135F to 70F in 2 hours
135F to 41F total 6 hours
What needs to be removed from a room before it is treated for pests?
1. Food.
2. Flooring.
3. Equipment.
4. Food and equipment. - ✔✔4
It is important to remove food and equipment before treating a room for pests. The
pesticide can contaminate the equipment and contaminate the food. The room should
be sanitized after the pesticide.
Beef and pork are common ingredients. When is it safe to place them together?
1. Preparation.
2. Storage.
3. Holding.
4. Display. - ✔✔1
Different animal products should be kept separate to prevent cross-contamination. The
different products can be combined in the process of food preparation. This is only
suitable if the products are part of the same recipe.
Author: Katelyn Whitman. ©2025, All Rights Reserved.
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What is necessary when temperature abuse occurs?
1. Close.
2. Sanitation.
3. Contact the health department.
4. Corrective action. - ✔✔4
Time and temperature abuse increases the risk of pathogen growth. Part of a food safety
plan should include methods to handle mistakes. A corrective action would be
appropriate when an employee allows temperature abuse.
Exposure to mycotoxins will cause what type of symptoms?
1. Cramps.
2. Respiratory.
3. Vomiting.
4. Eczema. - ✔✔2
Mycotoxins are molds. Reactions to this food borne illness can cause respiratory
distress. It may be confused with an extreme allergic reaction.
Raw milk is prohibited because of which risk?
1. E. coli.
2. Campylobacter.
Author: Katelyn Whitman. ©2025, All Rights Reserved.
CP-FS STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS CURRENT UPDATE (A+
PASS)
The vegetable provider needs to have which of the following?
1. FDA.
2. GAP.
3. Grade A.
4. GMP. - ✔✔2
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are necessary from a vendor.
How long can you take to cool hot food according to the Food Code?
1. 4 hours.
2. 8 hours.
3. 6 hours.
4. 12 hours. - ✔✔3
Author: Katelyn Whitman. ©2025, All Rights Reserved.
, 2|Page
135F to 70F in 2 hours
135F to 41F total 6 hours
What needs to be removed from a room before it is treated for pests?
1. Food.
2. Flooring.
3. Equipment.
4. Food and equipment. - ✔✔4
It is important to remove food and equipment before treating a room for pests. The
pesticide can contaminate the equipment and contaminate the food. The room should
be sanitized after the pesticide.
Beef and pork are common ingredients. When is it safe to place them together?
1. Preparation.
2. Storage.
3. Holding.
4. Display. - ✔✔1
Different animal products should be kept separate to prevent cross-contamination. The
different products can be combined in the process of food preparation. This is only
suitable if the products are part of the same recipe.
Author: Katelyn Whitman. ©2025, All Rights Reserved.
, 3|Page
What is necessary when temperature abuse occurs?
1. Close.
2. Sanitation.
3. Contact the health department.
4. Corrective action. - ✔✔4
Time and temperature abuse increases the risk of pathogen growth. Part of a food safety
plan should include methods to handle mistakes. A corrective action would be
appropriate when an employee allows temperature abuse.
Exposure to mycotoxins will cause what type of symptoms?
1. Cramps.
2. Respiratory.
3. Vomiting.
4. Eczema. - ✔✔2
Mycotoxins are molds. Reactions to this food borne illness can cause respiratory
distress. It may be confused with an extreme allergic reaction.
Raw milk is prohibited because of which risk?
1. E. coli.
2. Campylobacter.
Author: Katelyn Whitman. ©2025, All Rights Reserved.
