Intro to Culinary Arts Final Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What type of Fire Extinguisher must you have in a kitchen? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ABC Fire Extinguisher
What types of fires does an ABC Extinguisher handle? - CORRECT ANSWER - Paper
fires (A), grease fires (B), electrical fires (C)
What does PASS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What two things should be used on a fire involving a person, their hair, or their clothing? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1 - Fire Blanket
2 - Stop, Drop, and Roll
Danger Zone - CORRECT ANSWER - The temperature at which there is the most rapid
bacterial growth.
What is the temperature range of the Danger Zone? - CORRECT ANSWER - 40-140
degrees Fahrenheit
What room of the house is most susceptible to bacterial growth? - CORRECT ANSWER -
the kitchen
Why is the kitchen susceptible to bacterial growth? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bacteria
thrive in warm, moist environments with an available food source.
What are the methods to safely thaw frozen foods? - CORRECT ANSWER - Defrost
setting on microwave, Refrigerator, run under water
, How should you NOT thaw frozen foods? - CORRECT ANSWER - Leaving it out on the
counter
How long can food be kept safely on room temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 hours
Cross Contamination - CORRECT ANSWER - the transfer of bacteria from one source to
another
Who is most at risk for foodborne illness? - CORRECT ANSWER - the elderly, the
immune compromised, children, and pregnant women
What causes 95% of foodborne illness? - CORRECT ANSWER - human hands
Can you always identify contaminated foods? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, bacteria may
be present in perfectly normal looking food
Can foodborne illnesses be prevented? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, by cleaning
properly and fully cooking food
When will signs and symptoms of foodborne illness appear? - CORRECT ANSWER -
anytime up to three weeks
What are 4 important tips to remember regarding using knives? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1 - cut away from yourself
2 - a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife
3 - never catch a falling knife
4 - don't put knives in the sink
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What type of Fire Extinguisher must you have in a kitchen? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ABC Fire Extinguisher
What types of fires does an ABC Extinguisher handle? - CORRECT ANSWER - Paper
fires (A), grease fires (B), electrical fires (C)
What does PASS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What two things should be used on a fire involving a person, their hair, or their clothing? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1 - Fire Blanket
2 - Stop, Drop, and Roll
Danger Zone - CORRECT ANSWER - The temperature at which there is the most rapid
bacterial growth.
What is the temperature range of the Danger Zone? - CORRECT ANSWER - 40-140
degrees Fahrenheit
What room of the house is most susceptible to bacterial growth? - CORRECT ANSWER -
the kitchen
Why is the kitchen susceptible to bacterial growth? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bacteria
thrive in warm, moist environments with an available food source.
What are the methods to safely thaw frozen foods? - CORRECT ANSWER - Defrost
setting on microwave, Refrigerator, run under water
, How should you NOT thaw frozen foods? - CORRECT ANSWER - Leaving it out on the
counter
How long can food be kept safely on room temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 hours
Cross Contamination - CORRECT ANSWER - the transfer of bacteria from one source to
another
Who is most at risk for foodborne illness? - CORRECT ANSWER - the elderly, the
immune compromised, children, and pregnant women
What causes 95% of foodborne illness? - CORRECT ANSWER - human hands
Can you always identify contaminated foods? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, bacteria may
be present in perfectly normal looking food
Can foodborne illnesses be prevented? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, by cleaning
properly and fully cooking food
When will signs and symptoms of foodborne illness appear? - CORRECT ANSWER -
anytime up to three weeks
What are 4 important tips to remember regarding using knives? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1 - cut away from yourself
2 - a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife
3 - never catch a falling knife
4 - don't put knives in the sink
