CMC Kitchen Management & Sanitation

Question 1

What is the recommended minimum internal temperature for cooked poultry?

Accepted Answer

165°F (74°C)

Answer

145°F (63°C)

Answer

150°F (66°C)

Answer

160°F (71°C)

Question 2

Why is it important to clean and sanitize food contact surfaces?

Accepted Answer

To reduce pathogens to safe levels

Answer

To remove stains

Answer

To make equipment shiny

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To prevent pest infestation

Question 3

What is cross-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Transfer of bacteria between foods or surfaces

Answer

Cleaning surfaces with hot water

Answer

Using only fresh produce

Answer

Storing raw and cooked foods separately

Question 4

Which is a critical step in handwashing?

Accepted Answer

Scrubbing for at least 20 seconds

Answer

Drying hands with a cloth towel

Answer

Using scented soap

Answer

Scrubbing hands for 5 seconds

Question 5

What type of thermometer is best for measuring the temperature of thin foods?

Accepted Answer

Thermocouple

Answer

Bimetallic stemmed thermometer

Answer

Infrared thermometer

Answer

Time-temperature indicator

Question 6

Which food should be stored on the top shelf of a refrigerator?

Accepted Answer

Ready-to-eat foods

Answer

Raw poultry

Answer

Raw seafood

Answer

Raw ground meat

Question 7

What is the danger zone temperature range for food safety?

Accepted Answer

41°F to 135°F

Answer

32°F to 120°F

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45°F to 140°F

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40°F to 130°F

Question 8

Why should food handlers avoid wearing jewelry in the kitchen?

Accepted Answer

It might harbor bacteria

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It may get damaged

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It looks unprofessional

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It may interfere with cooking

Question 9

How often should food-contact surfaces be cleaned and sanitized?

Accepted Answer

Every 4 hours

Answer

Once a day

Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Every shift