DTR Practice Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions 2025/2026
To minimize food spoilage in the event of a disaster, the dietetic technician should: -
ANSWERSServe the most perishable food first.
In order of importance, what are the first three considerations of the purchasing process? -
ANSWERSidentify needs, write specifications, and develop purchase order.
A patient on a regular diet is observed having difficulty swallowing. What should be the
appropriate action for the DTR? - ANSWERSRestrict foods offered to those more safely
swallowed and follow with a request for a swallowing evaluation.
To be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a manager must: -
ANSWERSProvide reasonable accommodations.
Which type of performance appraisal is most appropriate to use to gather feedback from
employees about their immediate supervisor? - ANSWERSsubordinate review
Which strategy should the DTR use to validate what was learned after the interview of a
potential employee? - ANSWERScheck references
What is the financial status of an organization with zero profit attributed to costs and sales
being equal? - ANSWERSbreak-even
A DTR conducting employee interviews should: - ANSWERSWrite a summary after the interview.
, Work-related injuries decreased 75% after new policies/procedures and standards were
implemented. This outcome is most likely the result of the implementation of which measures?
- ANSWERSrisk management measures
Listeriosis is most commonly found in what type of food? - ANSWERSdeli meat
A dietetic technician has instructed a patient on a predialysis diet. Which statement indicates
the client understands a change that should be made? - ANSWERS"I can use a milk substitute to
make my smoothies and creamed soups."
A foodservice department is reviewing its plan to minimize musculoskeletal disorders risk. What
should the review include? - ANSWERStraining practices
A manager made a decision based on a hunch. Which decision making process was used? -
ANSWERSintuitive
Which meal is most appropriate for a patient with celiac disease? - ANSWERSquinoa salad with
chicken breast and zucchini, apple slices
How long must a phenylalanine-restricted diet be followed? - ANSWERSDiet cannot be
discontinued.
Which of the following actions is part of the capital budgeting process? - ANSWERSPrioritize the
list of needs.
During evaluation of month-ending financials, it was noted that total cafeteria cash counted was
$1,550.00. The cash register cash report indicates that $2,000.00 was received. What percent of
variance does this indicate? - ANSWERS22.5%
What is the first step in the marketing cycle? - ANSWERSidentification of customers
Complete Solutions 2025/2026
To minimize food spoilage in the event of a disaster, the dietetic technician should: -
ANSWERSServe the most perishable food first.
In order of importance, what are the first three considerations of the purchasing process? -
ANSWERSidentify needs, write specifications, and develop purchase order.
A patient on a regular diet is observed having difficulty swallowing. What should be the
appropriate action for the DTR? - ANSWERSRestrict foods offered to those more safely
swallowed and follow with a request for a swallowing evaluation.
To be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a manager must: -
ANSWERSProvide reasonable accommodations.
Which type of performance appraisal is most appropriate to use to gather feedback from
employees about their immediate supervisor? - ANSWERSsubordinate review
Which strategy should the DTR use to validate what was learned after the interview of a
potential employee? - ANSWERScheck references
What is the financial status of an organization with zero profit attributed to costs and sales
being equal? - ANSWERSbreak-even
A DTR conducting employee interviews should: - ANSWERSWrite a summary after the interview.
, Work-related injuries decreased 75% after new policies/procedures and standards were
implemented. This outcome is most likely the result of the implementation of which measures?
- ANSWERSrisk management measures
Listeriosis is most commonly found in what type of food? - ANSWERSdeli meat
A dietetic technician has instructed a patient on a predialysis diet. Which statement indicates
the client understands a change that should be made? - ANSWERS"I can use a milk substitute to
make my smoothies and creamed soups."
A foodservice department is reviewing its plan to minimize musculoskeletal disorders risk. What
should the review include? - ANSWERStraining practices
A manager made a decision based on a hunch. Which decision making process was used? -
ANSWERSintuitive
Which meal is most appropriate for a patient with celiac disease? - ANSWERSquinoa salad with
chicken breast and zucchini, apple slices
How long must a phenylalanine-restricted diet be followed? - ANSWERSDiet cannot be
discontinued.
Which of the following actions is part of the capital budgeting process? - ANSWERSPrioritize the
list of needs.
During evaluation of month-ending financials, it was noted that total cafeteria cash counted was
$1,550.00. The cash register cash report indicates that $2,000.00 was received. What percent of
variance does this indicate? - ANSWERS22.5%
What is the first step in the marketing cycle? - ANSWERSidentification of customers
