CP-FS PRACTICE TEST 7,8,10 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND UPDATED)
What occurs when a pathogen grows within the body?
1. Food intoxication.
2. Fungal contamination.
3. Parasite.
4. Food infection. - ANS 4
Food infection and food intoxication develop in different ways. Food infection occurs when the
pathogen develops within the body. Hepatitis A is an example of an infection.
An employee has nasal discharge. What is the appropriate response?
1. Exclude the employee from the premises.
2. Send the employee to the doctor.
3. Monitor the employee to make sure hand washing is done.
4. Remove employee from food service. - ANS 4
Employees are not allowed to work with food when they have discharge from the eyes, nose, or
mouth. The manager on duty must decide if the employee is sent home or allowed to work
away from food.
What is the leading cause of foodborne illness? - ANS Virus
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,Viral infections are the number one cause of foodborne illness. They do not grow on
contaminated food.
What should raw meat be stored in after it is thawed?
1. Bowl.
2. Rack.
3. Tray.
4. Stacked on a plate. - ANS 3
Raw meat needs to be stored carefully before it is cooked. It should be stored in a pan or on a
tray. This will prevent dripping in the refrigerator.
Food falling out of trash bags increases the risk of which vector?
1. Chemical contamination.
2. Poor hygiene.
3. Cross contamination.
4. Pests. - ANS 4
The best way to handle pests is to create an environment that is not inviting. Access to food and
water will attract pests. This is why you must be sure that all food is sealed in a plastic garbage
bag when thrown away.
A cleaning agent that dissolves dirt and grease is known as which of the following? -
ANS Detergent
What action is taken if a customer reports an episode of E coli?
1. Contact the health department.
2. Close the business.
3. Test employees for illness.
4. Clean the kitchen. - ANS 1
Any outbreak of food borne illness needs to be reported to the health department immediately.
A contamination must be identified. The source of the contamination must be identified.
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, What would you store on the top shelf when forced to keep canned goods with other items?
1. Cans.
2. Dry foods.
3. Gloves.
4. Cleaning supplies. - ANS 3
When space requires different items to be stored together, you must store them carefully.
Gloves and other disposable items need to be stored on the top. Cleaning supplies belong on
the bottom shelf.
Which of the following is the most economical sanitizing option?
1. Quats.
2. Iodophors.
3. Chlorine.
4. Acids. - ANS 3
Do not ____ food before taking its temperature. - ANS Stir
Stirring or agitating the food will affect the internal temperature. Do not stir food before taking
a temperature. The temperature will not be accurate.
How often should bimetal thermometers be calibrated?
1. Monthly.
2. Weekly.
3. Hourly.
4. Daily. - ANS 4
Bimetal thermometers should be calibrated on a daily basis. The constant calibration is due to
the thermometer being in constant use and an ongoing stress on the stem of the thermometer.
This in turn will affect the inner coil.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND UPDATED)
What occurs when a pathogen grows within the body?
1. Food intoxication.
2. Fungal contamination.
3. Parasite.
4. Food infection. - ANS 4
Food infection and food intoxication develop in different ways. Food infection occurs when the
pathogen develops within the body. Hepatitis A is an example of an infection.
An employee has nasal discharge. What is the appropriate response?
1. Exclude the employee from the premises.
2. Send the employee to the doctor.
3. Monitor the employee to make sure hand washing is done.
4. Remove employee from food service. - ANS 4
Employees are not allowed to work with food when they have discharge from the eyes, nose, or
mouth. The manager on duty must decide if the employee is sent home or allowed to work
away from food.
What is the leading cause of foodborne illness? - ANS Virus
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Viral infections are the number one cause of foodborne illness. They do not grow on
contaminated food.
What should raw meat be stored in after it is thawed?
1. Bowl.
2. Rack.
3. Tray.
4. Stacked on a plate. - ANS 3
Raw meat needs to be stored carefully before it is cooked. It should be stored in a pan or on a
tray. This will prevent dripping in the refrigerator.
Food falling out of trash bags increases the risk of which vector?
1. Chemical contamination.
2. Poor hygiene.
3. Cross contamination.
4. Pests. - ANS 4
The best way to handle pests is to create an environment that is not inviting. Access to food and
water will attract pests. This is why you must be sure that all food is sealed in a plastic garbage
bag when thrown away.
A cleaning agent that dissolves dirt and grease is known as which of the following? -
ANS Detergent
What action is taken if a customer reports an episode of E coli?
1. Contact the health department.
2. Close the business.
3. Test employees for illness.
4. Clean the kitchen. - ANS 1
Any outbreak of food borne illness needs to be reported to the health department immediately.
A contamination must be identified. The source of the contamination must be identified.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What would you store on the top shelf when forced to keep canned goods with other items?
1. Cans.
2. Dry foods.
3. Gloves.
4. Cleaning supplies. - ANS 3
When space requires different items to be stored together, you must store them carefully.
Gloves and other disposable items need to be stored on the top. Cleaning supplies belong on
the bottom shelf.
Which of the following is the most economical sanitizing option?
1. Quats.
2. Iodophors.
3. Chlorine.
4. Acids. - ANS 3
Do not ____ food before taking its temperature. - ANS Stir
Stirring or agitating the food will affect the internal temperature. Do not stir food before taking
a temperature. The temperature will not be accurate.
How often should bimetal thermometers be calibrated?
1. Monthly.
2. Weekly.
3. Hourly.
4. Daily. - ANS 4
Bimetal thermometers should be calibrated on a daily basis. The constant calibration is due to
the thermometer being in constant use and an ongoing stress on the stem of the thermometer.
This in turn will affect the inner coil.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
