NCSP FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How many people get sick in the United States each year? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1 in 6
The CDC thinks this number is actually ___> unreported cases - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅higher
All of the following are bad things that could happen because of food borne illness except...
A. Hospitalizations
B. Loss of jobs
C. Increase of insurance
D. Promotions - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅D. Promotions
YOPI is an acronym that represents the four populations of highly susceptible persons when it comes to
foodborne illness. What does it stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Young, Old, Pregnant, Immune-
Compromised
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Bones? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅P
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Pesticides? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Fungi? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Shell? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅P
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Feathers? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅P
, write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Mold? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Band aid? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅P
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Sanitizer? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C
What does FATTOM stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Food, Acidity, Time, Temp., Oxygen,
Moisture
Which of the following is NOT a proper way to thaw frozen food?
a.In the refrigerator
b.Under cold running water
c.On the counter
d.In the microwave - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C. On the counter
Which of the following is the most effective way to cool your foods before storing?
a.Place in a large container and put in the refrigerator
b.Leave on the counter overnight to ensure it's cool enough to put in the refrigerator
c.Separate into smaller containers to cool quickly and evenly
d.Pack as much into the refrigerator as possible - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C. Separate into smaller
containers to cool quickly and evenly
Where is it best to check the internal temp of cooked foods? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅In the
thickest part away from the bone to get an accurate reading
Keep Hot Foods Hot" refers to keeping hot foods above which of the following temperatures?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How many people get sick in the United States each year? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1 in 6
The CDC thinks this number is actually ___> unreported cases - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅higher
All of the following are bad things that could happen because of food borne illness except...
A. Hospitalizations
B. Loss of jobs
C. Increase of insurance
D. Promotions - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅D. Promotions
YOPI is an acronym that represents the four populations of highly susceptible persons when it comes to
foodborne illness. What does it stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Young, Old, Pregnant, Immune-
Compromised
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Bones? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅P
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Pesticides? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Fungi? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Shell? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅P
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Feathers? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅P
, write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Mold? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Band aid? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅P
write P if the hazard is physical, B if the hazard is biological and C if the hazard is chemical. Sanitizer? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C
What does FATTOM stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Food, Acidity, Time, Temp., Oxygen,
Moisture
Which of the following is NOT a proper way to thaw frozen food?
a.In the refrigerator
b.Under cold running water
c.On the counter
d.In the microwave - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C. On the counter
Which of the following is the most effective way to cool your foods before storing?
a.Place in a large container and put in the refrigerator
b.Leave on the counter overnight to ensure it's cool enough to put in the refrigerator
c.Separate into smaller containers to cool quickly and evenly
d.Pack as much into the refrigerator as possible - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C. Separate into smaller
containers to cool quickly and evenly
Where is it best to check the internal temp of cooked foods? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅In the
thickest part away from the bone to get an accurate reading
Keep Hot Foods Hot" refers to keeping hot foods above which of the following temperatures?
