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FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER TEST FINAL EXAM
2025/ 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+||LATEST EXAM!!!
To prevent deliberate contamination of food, a manager
should know who is in his facility, monitor the security of
products, keep information related to food security on file,
and know ___ - Answer-who to contact about suspicious
activities
Which type of thermometer can read temperature without
the item's surface? - Answer-infrared
The 5 common mistakes that can lead to food borne
illness are failing to cook food adequately, holding food at
incorrect temperatures, using contaminated equipment,
practicing poor personal hygiene, and ___ - Answer-
purchasing food from unsafe sources
Which group of individuals has a higher risk of food borne
illness? - Answer-elderly people
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What must a food handler with a hand wound do to safely
work with food? - Answer-bandage the wound with an
impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove
Where should staff members eat, drink, smoke, or chew
gum? - Answer-in designated areas
What food safety practice can prevent cross-contact? -
Answer-washing, rinsing, and sanitizing utensils before
each use
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for rice
that is hot-held for service? - Answer-135F (57C)
What task requires food handlers to wash their hands
before and after doing it? - Answer-handling raw meat,
poultry, and seafood
When can a food handler with a sore throat and a fever
return to work with or around food? - Answer-a written
medical release is provided
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How should the temperature of a shipment of cottage
cheese be taken when it arrives at an operation? -
Answer-place the thermometer stem into an opened
container
What is the most likely cause of wheezing and hives? -
Answer-food allergies
What is the purpose of setting a critical limit in the cooking
process of TCS food? - Answer-reduce hazards to safe
levels
Ciguatera toxin is commonly found in - Answer-amberjack
What method should never be used to thaw food? -
Answer-place the item on a prep counter
What food item does the FDA advise against offering on a
children's menu? - Answer-rare cheeseburgers
Where should ground fish be stored in a cooler? - Answer-
below pork roasts
FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER TEST FINAL EXAM
2025/ 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+||LATEST EXAM!!!
To prevent deliberate contamination of food, a manager
should know who is in his facility, monitor the security of
products, keep information related to food security on file,
and know ___ - Answer-who to contact about suspicious
activities
Which type of thermometer can read temperature without
the item's surface? - Answer-infrared
The 5 common mistakes that can lead to food borne
illness are failing to cook food adequately, holding food at
incorrect temperatures, using contaminated equipment,
practicing poor personal hygiene, and ___ - Answer-
purchasing food from unsafe sources
Which group of individuals has a higher risk of food borne
illness? - Answer-elderly people
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What must a food handler with a hand wound do to safely
work with food? - Answer-bandage the wound with an
impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove
Where should staff members eat, drink, smoke, or chew
gum? - Answer-in designated areas
What food safety practice can prevent cross-contact? -
Answer-washing, rinsing, and sanitizing utensils before
each use
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for rice
that is hot-held for service? - Answer-135F (57C)
What task requires food handlers to wash their hands
before and after doing it? - Answer-handling raw meat,
poultry, and seafood
When can a food handler with a sore throat and a fever
return to work with or around food? - Answer-a written
medical release is provided
, 3|Page
How should the temperature of a shipment of cottage
cheese be taken when it arrives at an operation? -
Answer-place the thermometer stem into an opened
container
What is the most likely cause of wheezing and hives? -
Answer-food allergies
What is the purpose of setting a critical limit in the cooking
process of TCS food? - Answer-reduce hazards to safe
levels
Ciguatera toxin is commonly found in - Answer-amberjack
What method should never be used to thaw food? -
Answer-place the item on a prep counter
What food item does the FDA advise against offering on a
children's menu? - Answer-rare cheeseburgers
Where should ground fish be stored in a cooler? - Answer-
below pork roasts
