AAA Food Handler- Manager
Certification Exam Questions &
Answers16
All of the following should be rejected upon delivery except? - ANSWERS-Shellfish that have
shellstock ID tags
All food delivery vehicles should - ANSWERS-Have clean and sanitary conditions
All of the following are true for canned goods except - ANSWERS-Must be purchased at the
lowest price possible
"First in, First Out" (FIFO) refers to the safe food handling practice of - ANSWERS-using older
products that were received first
Which of the following is a TCS food? - ANSWERS-sliced melons
Which container is preferred to hold leftover spaghetti sauce in the cooler? - ANSWERS-covered
food pan
What is the primary problem with cutting raw foods together on the same cutting board with
cooked foods? - ANSWERS-Cross-contamination
What is the BEST way to prevent foodborne illnesses? - ANSWERS-Frequent and effective
handwashing
,Which of the following is a safe food service practice? - ANSWERS-Putting a large pot of soup
into shallow pans for cooling
Where can food handler smoke or eat? - ANSWERS-In designated areas
Date marking is necessary for ready-to-eat or prepared TCS foods if they will be kept for longer
than: - ANSWERS-24 hours
Which action DOES NOT require food handlers to wash their hands and change gloves in order
to prevent contamination? - ANSWERS-Before taking out the trash
Before raw fruits and vegetables are cooked or served, they should be thoroughly washed with -
ANSWERS-potable water
What is the best method to check the temperature of food on a buffet line? - ANSWERS-Insert a
thermometer into the food
Machine dishwashing requires all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWERS-Dishes to be hand-
washed prior to loading
Wiping cloths used for wiping counters and should be - ANSWERS-Stored in a sanitizing solution
Chemical sanitizing solutions - ANSWERS-Should have its concentration checked with a test strip
Which chemical is not an approved sanitizing agent: - ANSWERS-delimer
When cleaning and sanitizing electrical appliances, what should be done first? - ANSWERS-
Disconnect the power
, Responsibilities of a food manager include the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-Training only
cooking staff regarding dishes with food allergens
Using detergents for cleaning food equipment allows: - ANSWERS-Dirt and bacteria to be
washed away
Drinking liquids is permitted while working under the following conditions: - ANSWERS-The
drink is covered with a lid and can be consumed through a straw
What do bacteria need in order to grow? - ANSWERS-Water and protein
When a food employee has an infected cut or burn, what should they know? - ANSWERS-the
infected area can contain bacteria that can cause foodborne illness
The best way to train employees and kitchen staff is through - ANSWERS-live demonstration
Smoking and eating is not permitted in the food prep area - ANSWERS-Because of the possible
contamination by the food handler through saliva transfer
Before manually washing dishes in the 3 compartment sink, the first thing that needs to be
done is to - ANSWERS-Clean and sanitize all three compartments
Which of the following statements regarding dumpster and recyclables is FALSE - ANSWERS-
They can overflow as long as they are regularly cleaned
Which of the following is correct regarding food allergens? - ANSWERS-They cannot be
eliminated or cooked out
Certification Exam Questions &
Answers16
All of the following should be rejected upon delivery except? - ANSWERS-Shellfish that have
shellstock ID tags
All food delivery vehicles should - ANSWERS-Have clean and sanitary conditions
All of the following are true for canned goods except - ANSWERS-Must be purchased at the
lowest price possible
"First in, First Out" (FIFO) refers to the safe food handling practice of - ANSWERS-using older
products that were received first
Which of the following is a TCS food? - ANSWERS-sliced melons
Which container is preferred to hold leftover spaghetti sauce in the cooler? - ANSWERS-covered
food pan
What is the primary problem with cutting raw foods together on the same cutting board with
cooked foods? - ANSWERS-Cross-contamination
What is the BEST way to prevent foodborne illnesses? - ANSWERS-Frequent and effective
handwashing
,Which of the following is a safe food service practice? - ANSWERS-Putting a large pot of soup
into shallow pans for cooling
Where can food handler smoke or eat? - ANSWERS-In designated areas
Date marking is necessary for ready-to-eat or prepared TCS foods if they will be kept for longer
than: - ANSWERS-24 hours
Which action DOES NOT require food handlers to wash their hands and change gloves in order
to prevent contamination? - ANSWERS-Before taking out the trash
Before raw fruits and vegetables are cooked or served, they should be thoroughly washed with -
ANSWERS-potable water
What is the best method to check the temperature of food on a buffet line? - ANSWERS-Insert a
thermometer into the food
Machine dishwashing requires all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWERS-Dishes to be hand-
washed prior to loading
Wiping cloths used for wiping counters and should be - ANSWERS-Stored in a sanitizing solution
Chemical sanitizing solutions - ANSWERS-Should have its concentration checked with a test strip
Which chemical is not an approved sanitizing agent: - ANSWERS-delimer
When cleaning and sanitizing electrical appliances, what should be done first? - ANSWERS-
Disconnect the power
, Responsibilities of a food manager include the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-Training only
cooking staff regarding dishes with food allergens
Using detergents for cleaning food equipment allows: - ANSWERS-Dirt and bacteria to be
washed away
Drinking liquids is permitted while working under the following conditions: - ANSWERS-The
drink is covered with a lid and can be consumed through a straw
What do bacteria need in order to grow? - ANSWERS-Water and protein
When a food employee has an infected cut or burn, what should they know? - ANSWERS-the
infected area can contain bacteria that can cause foodborne illness
The best way to train employees and kitchen staff is through - ANSWERS-live demonstration
Smoking and eating is not permitted in the food prep area - ANSWERS-Because of the possible
contamination by the food handler through saliva transfer
Before manually washing dishes in the 3 compartment sink, the first thing that needs to be
done is to - ANSWERS-Clean and sanitize all three compartments
Which of the following statements regarding dumpster and recyclables is FALSE - ANSWERS-
They can overflow as long as they are regularly cleaned
Which of the following is correct regarding food allergens? - ANSWERS-They cannot be
eliminated or cooked out
