SERVSAFE MANAGER EXAM 2023
QUESTION WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Foodborne illness - correct answer-Illness carried or transmitted to people by food.
Foodborne-illness outbreak - correct answer-An incident in which two or more people
experience the same illness symptoms after eating the same food. An investigation is
conducted by the state and local regulatory authorities, and the outbreak is confirmed
by a laboratory analysis.
Contamination - correct answer-Presence of harmful substances in food. Some food
safety hazards occur naturally, while others are introduced by humans or the
environment.
Time-temperature abuse: - correct answer-When food has stayed too long at
temperatures that are good for the growth of pathogens; for example, when food is not
held or stored correctly, not cooked or reheated correctly, or not cooled correctly.
Cross-contamination: - correct answer-The transfer of pathogens from one surface of
food to another.
TCS food: - correct answer-Food that requires time and temperature control to limit the
growth of pathogens. TCS stands for time and temperature control for safety.
Ready-to-eat food: - correct answer-Any food that can be eaten without further
preparation, washing, or cooking; for example, cooked food, washed fruits and
vegetables (whole and cut), and deli meats. Bakery items, sugars, spices, and
seasonings are also considered ready to eat.
High-risk populations: - correct answer-People susceptible to foodborne illness due to
the effects of age or health on their immune systems, including preschool-age children,
older adults, and people with compromised immune systems.
Immune system: - correct answer-The body's defense system against illness. People
with compromised immune systems are more susceptible to foodborne illness.
What are the potential costs associated with foodborne-illness outbreaks? - correct
answer-Loss of guests and sales, Loss of reputation, Negative media exposure,
Lawsuits and legal fees, Increased insurance premiums, Lowered staff morale, Staff
absenteeism, Staff retraining, Closure of the operation, Human costs, such as lost work,
medical costs, long-term disability, and death
QUESTION WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Foodborne illness - correct answer-Illness carried or transmitted to people by food.
Foodborne-illness outbreak - correct answer-An incident in which two or more people
experience the same illness symptoms after eating the same food. An investigation is
conducted by the state and local regulatory authorities, and the outbreak is confirmed
by a laboratory analysis.
Contamination - correct answer-Presence of harmful substances in food. Some food
safety hazards occur naturally, while others are introduced by humans or the
environment.
Time-temperature abuse: - correct answer-When food has stayed too long at
temperatures that are good for the growth of pathogens; for example, when food is not
held or stored correctly, not cooked or reheated correctly, or not cooled correctly.
Cross-contamination: - correct answer-The transfer of pathogens from one surface of
food to another.
TCS food: - correct answer-Food that requires time and temperature control to limit the
growth of pathogens. TCS stands for time and temperature control for safety.
Ready-to-eat food: - correct answer-Any food that can be eaten without further
preparation, washing, or cooking; for example, cooked food, washed fruits and
vegetables (whole and cut), and deli meats. Bakery items, sugars, spices, and
seasonings are also considered ready to eat.
High-risk populations: - correct answer-People susceptible to foodborne illness due to
the effects of age or health on their immune systems, including preschool-age children,
older adults, and people with compromised immune systems.
Immune system: - correct answer-The body's defense system against illness. People
with compromised immune systems are more susceptible to foodborne illness.
What are the potential costs associated with foodborne-illness outbreaks? - correct
answer-Loss of guests and sales, Loss of reputation, Negative media exposure,
Lawsuits and legal fees, Increased insurance premiums, Lowered staff morale, Staff
absenteeism, Staff retraining, Closure of the operation, Human costs, such as lost work,
medical costs, long-term disability, and death
