CP-FS STUDY GUIDE Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
The vegetable provider needs to have which of the following?
1. FDA.
2. GAP.
3. Grade A.
4. GMP. - Correct answer-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. - Correct answer-3
135F to 70F in 2 hours
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,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. - Correct answer-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. - Correct answer-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.
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, What is necessary when temperature abuse occurs?
1. Close.
2. Sanitation.
3. Contact the health department.
4. Corrective action. - Correct answer-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. - Correct answer-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.
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Questions and Answers
The vegetable provider needs to have which of the following?
1. FDA.
2. GAP.
3. Grade A.
4. GMP. - Correct answer-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. - Correct answer-3
135F to 70F in 2 hours
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,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. - Correct answer-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. - Correct answer-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.
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, What is necessary when temperature abuse occurs?
1. Close.
2. Sanitation.
3. Contact the health department.
4. Corrective action. - Correct answer-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. - Correct answer-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.
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