The speed at which food bacteria reproduce depends on the temperature of the food.
True
False
2. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Water boils at this temperature.
212 F
165 F
135 F
100 F
3. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The temperature danger zone where bacteria reproduce fastest is between _____________ and ________________ F.
0, 32
32, 41
135, 165
41, 135
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Room temperature is a temperature around __________ degrees Fahrenheit, so it is in the temperature danger zone.
70
65
60
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Food in which bacteria grow well are called __________________________________.
food contact surfaces
parasites
potentially hazardous foods
food handling
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The main way to prevent the growth of bacteria is to keep foods out of the ________________________________.
refrigerator
temperature danger zone
microwave
freezer
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
To prevent ________________________________, keep raw foods separate from cooked foods.
physical contaminant
personal hygiene
holding
cross-contamination
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Safe holding of hot foods requires that they be kept above ________ degrees Fahrenheit after cooking.
135
140
145
150
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Safe holding of cold foods requires that they be kept below ________ degrees Fahrenheit.
32
56
41
36
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Sally is making hamburgers for dinner tonight. How should she NOT thaw the ground beef?
In its original wrapper in the refrigerator
In the microwave
In its original wrapper on the counter
In its original wrapper under cold running water in a sink
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
An accurate ______________________ is essential for measuring the temperatures of foods to make sure they have reached the minimum temperature requirements.
thermometer
thermostat
yard stick
rain gauge
12. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Raw meat should be stored where in the refrigerator?
on the middle shelf
in the produce drawer
on the top shelf
at the bottom
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What is the proper temperature for a refrigerator?
At or below 32 degrees
At or below 40 degrees
At or below 0 degrees
At or below 51 degrees
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Bacteria, viruses, and parasites are responsible for most foodborne illnesses.
True
False
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
When washing hands, one should scrub hands and arms for at least ____________ seconds.