FOOD SAFETY AND HACCP PRINCIPLES
FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND
MANAGERS. EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
What mistake was made when a food handler allowed a slicer to air-dry? - ANS No mistake
was made. The machine should be allowed to air-dry after sanitizing.
What scenario can lead to pest infestation? - ANS Storing recyclables in paper bags.
Checking a roast temperature to confirm it reached 145°F for 5 minutes is an example of which
HACCP principle? - ANS Monitoring.
What is NOT needed at a handwashing station? - ANS Hand sanitizer.
Throwing out food that did not meet its critical limit is an example of which HACCP principle? -
ANS Corrective action.
Cold sandwiches served in a self-service display have which critical control point? -
ANS Storage.
What is the correct order for cleaning and sanitizing a prep table? - ANS Wash, rinse, sanitize,
air-dry.
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, What is the first step in developing a HACCP plan? - ANS Conduct a hazard analysis.
What tool measures sanitizing rinse temperature in a high-temperature dishmachine? -
ANS Maximum registering thermometer.
What is the purpose of a food safety management system? - ANS Identify and control
possible hazards throughout the flow of food.
How long must items remain in contact with a chlorine sanitizer solution? - ANS 15 seconds.
Reviewing temperature logs to ensure a HACCP plan works is which principle? -
ANS Verification.
How hot must water at a handwashing station be? - ANS At least 100°F.
What was the corrective action for reheating soup from 120°F to 165°F? - ANS Reheating the
soup.
What is one CDC risk factor for foodborne illness? - ANS Using contaminated equipment.
What is required before smoking food as a preservation method? - ANS A variance from the
local regulatory authority.
How many steps are in a HACCP plan? - ANS Seven steps.
What materials are best for floors, walls, and ceilings? - ANS Smooth and durable materials.
Which organization creates national standards for foodservice equipment? - ANS NSF
(National Sanitation Foundation).
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FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND
MANAGERS. EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
What mistake was made when a food handler allowed a slicer to air-dry? - ANS No mistake
was made. The machine should be allowed to air-dry after sanitizing.
What scenario can lead to pest infestation? - ANS Storing recyclables in paper bags.
Checking a roast temperature to confirm it reached 145°F for 5 minutes is an example of which
HACCP principle? - ANS Monitoring.
What is NOT needed at a handwashing station? - ANS Hand sanitizer.
Throwing out food that did not meet its critical limit is an example of which HACCP principle? -
ANS Corrective action.
Cold sandwiches served in a self-service display have which critical control point? -
ANS Storage.
What is the correct order for cleaning and sanitizing a prep table? - ANS Wash, rinse, sanitize,
air-dry.
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, What is the first step in developing a HACCP plan? - ANS Conduct a hazard analysis.
What tool measures sanitizing rinse temperature in a high-temperature dishmachine? -
ANS Maximum registering thermometer.
What is the purpose of a food safety management system? - ANS Identify and control
possible hazards throughout the flow of food.
How long must items remain in contact with a chlorine sanitizer solution? - ANS 15 seconds.
Reviewing temperature logs to ensure a HACCP plan works is which principle? -
ANS Verification.
How hot must water at a handwashing station be? - ANS At least 100°F.
What was the corrective action for reheating soup from 120°F to 165°F? - ANS Reheating the
soup.
What is one CDC risk factor for foodborne illness? - ANS Using contaminated equipment.
What is required before smoking food as a preservation method? - ANS A variance from the
local regulatory authority.
How many steps are in a HACCP plan? - ANS Seven steps.
What materials are best for floors, walls, and ceilings? - ANS Smooth and durable materials.
Which organization creates national standards for foodservice equipment? - ANS NSF
(National Sanitation Foundation).
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