FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
● Which of the following is an example of a high risk population?
A. Young People
B. The Elderly
C. Sick People
D. All of these Answer: D. All of these
● All foods served in the food establishment must be from approved
sources such as what?
A. My home
B. An unlicensed street vendor
C. A licensed food distributor
C. None of these Answer: C. A licensed food distributor
● Which of the following statements about the FDA is incorrect?
A. It writes Food Code
B. It insects all food except eggs, poultry, and meat
C. Requires a person in charge to become a certified food protection
manager
,D. Does not require a person in charge to be on-site at all times during
operating hour Answer: D. Does not require a person in charge to be on-
site at all times during operating hours
● A serious foodborne illness that is commonly transmitted by fecal-oral
routes is caused by which virus?
A. E. Coli
B. Yeast
C. Hepatitis A
D. Mold Answer: C. Hepatitis A
● Under ideal conditions, bacteria can multiply every (blank). Answer:
20 Minutes
● What is the range of temperature for the Danger Zone? Answer: 41 -
135 degrees F
● Which bacteria is associated with contaminated lunch meats and
grows at temperatures below 41 degrees? Answer: Listeria
● Which parasite is associated with foodborne illness caused by
undercooked pork? Answer: Trichinella
, ● Which bacteria is associated with foodborne illness caused by
undercooked ground beef? Answer: Shiga toxin producing E. Coli.
● What is the main goal for controlling time and temperature? Answer:
To reduce and prevent growth of bacteria.
● Toxins produced by pathogens can be easily eliminated by which
activity?
A. Cooking
B. Cooling
C. Reheating
D. None of these Answer:
● Employees with a headache and a cough who come to work should be
restricted to what type of duties?
A. Prep Food
B. Serve Food
C. Stock Food
D. Wash Dishes Answer: C. Stock Food
● Getting a foodborne illness by ingesting infected particles of feces or
vomit is commonly associated with which of these viruses?
A. HIV
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
● Which of the following is an example of a high risk population?
A. Young People
B. The Elderly
C. Sick People
D. All of these Answer: D. All of these
● All foods served in the food establishment must be from approved
sources such as what?
A. My home
B. An unlicensed street vendor
C. A licensed food distributor
C. None of these Answer: C. A licensed food distributor
● Which of the following statements about the FDA is incorrect?
A. It writes Food Code
B. It insects all food except eggs, poultry, and meat
C. Requires a person in charge to become a certified food protection
manager
,D. Does not require a person in charge to be on-site at all times during
operating hour Answer: D. Does not require a person in charge to be on-
site at all times during operating hours
● A serious foodborne illness that is commonly transmitted by fecal-oral
routes is caused by which virus?
A. E. Coli
B. Yeast
C. Hepatitis A
D. Mold Answer: C. Hepatitis A
● Under ideal conditions, bacteria can multiply every (blank). Answer:
20 Minutes
● What is the range of temperature for the Danger Zone? Answer: 41 -
135 degrees F
● Which bacteria is associated with contaminated lunch meats and
grows at temperatures below 41 degrees? Answer: Listeria
● Which parasite is associated with foodborne illness caused by
undercooked pork? Answer: Trichinella
, ● Which bacteria is associated with foodborne illness caused by
undercooked ground beef? Answer: Shiga toxin producing E. Coli.
● What is the main goal for controlling time and temperature? Answer:
To reduce and prevent growth of bacteria.
● Toxins produced by pathogens can be easily eliminated by which
activity?
A. Cooking
B. Cooling
C. Reheating
D. None of these Answer:
● Employees with a headache and a cough who come to work should be
restricted to what type of duties?
A. Prep Food
B. Serve Food
C. Stock Food
D. Wash Dishes Answer: C. Stock Food
● Getting a foodborne illness by ingesting infected particles of feces or
vomit is commonly associated with which of these viruses?
A. HIV
