SURE Food Safety Manager Practice Test

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• What role do food safety guidelines play in a food establishment?
• Which of the following is considered a TCS food?
• What is a wash/warn methodology in food safety?
• Where should thermometers be placed in a refrigerator?
• Name a common source of E. coli infection.
• How can food handlers verify they are following food safety procedures?
• What should be done with food that has come into contact with contaminated surfaces?
• What is the proper method to clean and sanitize cookware and utensils?
• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employees have access to information about the chemicals they may be exposed to, which is provided in:
• A bandage found in food is an example of which type of hazard?
• What can happen if food is not stored properly?
• When using time as a public health control for cold foods, what must the PIC ensure?
• Waste storage containers must be constructed with materials that are?
• What does HACCP stand for?
• Good personal hygiene practices are required of all employees to prevent which type of hazards?
• How should food be stored to prevent cross-contamination?
• What is the importance of keeping people informed about food safety trends?
• Nursing home food operations can serve eggs for immediate service when they are cooked to what temperature?
• When thawing foods using running water, the temperature cannot exceed:
• What is the appropriate way to cool hot food?
• What should be done with first-aid supplies to prevent food contamination?
• What is the correct cooling method for hot TCS foods?
• What does the "E" in ALERT stand for?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for food from a self-service vending machine?
• What pathogens can contaminated hands and skin harbor?
• Handwashing stations must include which of the following?
• What is the recommended method for thawing frozen food safely?
• Why is it important for food handlers to be aware of potential hazards?
• What is one major cause of E. coli contamination?
• What temperature is ideal for hot water in warewashing?
• What is the minimum safe cooking temperature for fish?
• What is the safe minimum internal temperature for poultry?
• What is the role of corrective actions in a HACCP plan?
• How often should temperature logs be checked?
• What minimum temperature must be reached when reheating TCS foods for hot holding?
• What is an example of a physical contaminant?
• Which food is considered potentially hazardous?
• How can proper training influence food safety compliance?
• What does TCS stand for in food safety?
• Which of the following is not a step in proper handwashing?
• Allergic reactions can be prevented by ____.
• What are the big 6 reportable health illnesses?
• Which of the following is an example of a critical limit?
• What is the significance of food safety certifications?
• Food surfaces are required to be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours when:
• Employee food safety training should be ____.
• How should leftover food be reheated to ensure safety?
• Why is personal hygiene important in food safety?
• Which methods can be used for food safety training?
• Gloves must be worn when handling which of the following?
• Some of the HACCP principles include which of the following?
• What should be done with food that has been prepared but not served within the safety time limits?
• What is one effective way to control pests in food establishments?
• What is the primary purpose of using checklists for food safety?
• Why should a food establishment have an emergency procedures plan?
• What is food temperature control?
• Kitchen surfaces should be sanitized after?
• Which of the following practices is essential for safe food storage?
• What are the 6 environmental conditions needed for microorganisms to grow and survive?
• Why is it essential to monitor self-service areas regularly?
• Pest control measures include all of the following except:
• Which of the following is a key principle of HACCP?
• Which of the following items must be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 F for 15 seconds?
• Why is staff communication essential in food safety?
• When are aprons allowed to be worn in a food service environment?
• What must the PIC monitor in self-service areas?
• What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for TCS animal foods cooked in a microwave?
• What is the safe holding temperature for hot foods?
• What is a critical prevention measure for foodborne pathogens?
• Foods that contain "Big 8" allergens include all but ____.
• How should cups and bowls be stored for proper sanitation?
• According to the CDC, poor personal hygiene is classified as what?
• What role does the USDA play in food safety?
• Which method of reducing the oxygen environment of food does not require regulatory variance approval?
• How often should food safety retraining occur?
• How long can cold food be held without temperature control as long as it does not exceed 70°F?
• Which control measure is used to reduce the risk of norovirus?
• Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of foodborne illness?
• What is a key responsibility of a Person in Charge (PIC) regarding food safety?
• What is the purpose of food storage labels?
• What can be a direct consequence of failing to follow handwashing procedures?
• Food defense refers to the act of preventing what kind of contamination?
• The minimum safe cooking temperature for eggs intended for hot holding is?
• What should be done if a food handler observes unsafe food handling practices?
• What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry according to food safety guidelines?
• Why is it crucial to train staff on handwashing techniques?
• Exterior doors or windows are properly protected except for the use of?
• What is the proper sanitizing solution concentration for food contact surfaces?
• Which cleaner is best for everyday cleaning?
• Thermometers used for checking food temperature must be accurate to what degree?
• Which of the following is a TCS food?
• What are common symptoms of a foodborne illness?
• What is the primary role of a food safety manager?
• What defines a foodborne disease outbreak?
• What is one of the main challenges in food safety during food preparation?
• Which temperature range is considered the "danger zone" for food?
• For safe food handling, how often should temperature logs be checked?
• Who must report certain disease conditions and symptoms in a food service establishment?
• When approved, a water supply source can include all except?
• Which of the following is not an acceptable technique for cooling food?
• How does proper food labeling contribute to food safety?
• Why should food handling gloves be used?
• Which step is important for preventing cross-contamination?
• What identifies approved food suppliers in the food safety industry?
• At a self-service buffet table, chicken salad should be held at a maximum temperature of?
• What are the three categories of food handling processes?
• What should be done if a food product is received with an intact package but is past its expiration date?
• What is a common symptom of foodborne illness?
• When storing raw food in a refrigerator, ground beef must be stored above which of the following?
• When should records be analyzed as part of a HACCP system?
• Why is FIFO important in food storage?
• ___ hazards are harmful microorganisms.
• HACCP plan documents such as cooking logs, invoices, and training records are part of which principle?
• What is the procedure for effective handwashing?
• Which of the following will cause concern when observed during receiving?
• Which step is inaccurate when cooking animal foods using a microwave?
• Why is employee participation in food safety initiatives essential?
• When can prepared food items be returned for resale or re-service?
• Employees are not allowed to be at work preparing food if they are ____.
• What precautions should be taken in a food establishment during a power outage?
• When catering foods off-site, what must the PIC ensure?
• In food safety, what does the term 'cross-contamination' refer to?
• Which of the following is NOT a spore-forming bacteria that cause illness?
• How can temperature logs impact food safety?
• Cold TCS foods served out of a vending machine cannot exceed what temperature?
• What action should be prioritized during a natural disaster affecting food storage?
• When preparing a TCS food on-site, the prepared food item can be held for a maximum of how many days?
• Why are regular maintenance and inspections important in a food establishment?
• Wiping cloths are permitted to use to:
• Physical hazards do not include ___.
• Which practice helps in maintaining food security during an emergency?
• When should food employees receive training regarding allergens?
• Define the term "food allergen."
• Which principle involves having procedures in place to track and manage hazards?
• What method can be used to check the accuracy of temperature measuring devices?
• What role does employee training play in food safety?
• Food items can be stored with?
• How often should food contact surfaces be sanitized?
• What is the meaning of FIFO in food safety management?
• In terms of food safety, cooking chicken to 165 F for 15 seconds serves as what?
• Which of the following is not reportable to the regulatory authority?
• Why is it important to keep food at the correct temperature?
• The FATTOM conditions that are easiest to exercise control over in the food operation are _____.
• What temperature range is known as the danger zone for food safety?
• What is the purpose of a HACCP plan?
• Which method is safe for killing harmful parasites in fish?
• A food borne illness outbreak occurs when ____ or more people get sick after eating a _____ food.
• The most common foodborne illness is _______.
• What is a key reason for monitoring food temperatures proactively?
• Live shellfish can be received at a maximum refrigerated air temperature of:
• Which of the following is a common practice for preventing cross-contamination?
• Which of the following practices does not enhance food safety?
• Keeping lunch meats past their use-by date increases the risk of which foodborne illness?
• What is the required holding temperature for hot food on a serving line?
• Verification in a HACCP plan is important because it ________.
• If food is improperly cooled, which bacteria can grow rapidly?
• To prevent chemical hazards, what should be done?
• When should gloves be changed while handling food?
• What is the first step in a sanitation program?
• What temperature should cold TCS foods be held at during transportation?
• What should be included in a comprehensive safety plan?
• What is an example of a variance from a regulatory authority?
• Nutritional labeling requirements apply to food made on-site when the food is:
• What is the first stage of the two-stage cooling process?
• What is cross-contamination?
• Equipment must be sealed to tabletops and floor or be ______ from the tabletop and _____ from the floor.
• Why is hand sanitizer not considered a substitute for handwashing?
• Viruses are considered food-related pathogens because they are easily spread by what route?
• Which of the following is an example of a corrective action?
• Rare hamburger cannot be served ________.
• What is essential for effective cleaning and sanitizing in warewashing machines?
• The Food Code published by the FDA is used for what purpose?
• Which type of training is crucial for implementing HACCP?
• To prevent illness from parasites, foods must be:
• Foodborne illnesses caused by viruses are mostly spread by each of the following except?
• What is a CCP for a simple/no cook tuna salad made on site?
• What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground meat?
• What is an acceptable method for washing dishes manually?
• What is the maximum time food can be safely left out at room temperature?
• What does HACCP stand for?
• Which temperature is required for cooking poultry to ensure safety?
• What must be done if a critical limit is not met?
• Common symptoms of foodborne illness include?
• What is a sickness that results from the consumption of food or beverages contaminated with disease-causing microorganisms, chemicals, or other harmful substances?
• What is the best practice for holding hot food in a catering environment?
• Which action can help reduce cross-contamination in food handling?
• Which HACCP principle focuses on identifying and evaluating hazards?
• What is the primary concern when reheating food?
• Which of the following keeps operations free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, and fumes?
• A handwashing sink is required to have the following features except:
• Why is training records important in a HACCP plan?
• What can be done to prevent accidental contamination of food from hazardous personal items?
• Food handlers cannot engage in which activity around food or food-contact surfaces?
• What is the best way to store chemicals in a food establishment?
• Why is understanding food safety regulations important for a food handler?
• Which of the following is a factor of the ALERT food defense system?
• What is a variance in the context of food safety regulations?
• The main goal of maintaining reports and logs in food defense is to?
• What is an example of a proactive measure in food safety?
• What is one of the safest methods to thaw frozen food?
• A class I food recall means that the food item:
• What is the purpose of conducting regular sanitation checks?
• What could be a source of Shigella?
• What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef?
• According to the food code, who is defined as working with unpackaged food?
• What does TCS stand for in food safety terminology?
• Who is most susceptible to a foodborne illness?
• E. coli is most often found in which of the following foods?
• What is the minimum safe cooking temperature for hamburgers?
• What type of information is included on labels for commercially processed foods?
• Which of the following indicates a cross-contamination risk?
• What does "TPM" refer to in food safety?
• After cleaning, mops and brooms must be stored:
• The temperature danger zone is _____.
• What does establishing critical limits in a HACCP plan ensure?
• Which of the following does not require a minimum safe cooking temperature of 165 F for 15 seconds?
• What are the proper internal cooking temperatures for poultry?
• Which item can be worn by a food handler while preparing food?
• When reheating commercially processed foods for hot holding, what temperature must be reached?
• What does Integrated Pest Management (IPM) emphasize in relation to chemical pesticide use?
• What is a requirement for food handlers in relation to personal behavior?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of cleaning agents?
• Which foodborne pathogen is often associated with undercooked meat?
• The proper sequence of steps to ensure effective cleaning and sanitizing is _______.
• What is a key purpose of maintaining cooking logs in a food safety plan?
• Which of the following is true about critical control points?
• For how long should stuffed pork chops be cooked to meet safe cooking temperature?
• What does a foodborne illness outbreak typically involve?
• Controlling for time and temperature is best for preventing?
• When should food safety training be provided to employees?
• What is the main goal of a food safety audit?
• What does establishing a critical limit in HACCP require?
• How can food handlers prevent allergic reactions in customers?
• What is a key indicator of a foodborne illness risk in food handling?
• Which of the following is a symptom of foodborne illness?
• The food code minimum lighting level for food preparation task areas is?
• If approved by the regulatory authority, hot food can be held without temperature control for up to how many hours?
• What is the primary goal of food safety management systems?
• What is a common sign of a food handler not practicing proper personal hygiene?
• What is one of the most effective ways to prevent foodborne illness?
• Core food safety features include?
• What is the primary purpose of food safety management systems?
• What temperature should cooked foods be held at to maintain safety?
• What is the recommended safe internal temperature for cooking poultry?
• Light fixtures must be covered to prevent which type of contamination?
• What are the four major types of foodborne pathogens?
• Which risk factor is not included in active managerial control according to CDC?
• Foodborne disease pathogens will cause all of the following except which?
• Fresh pork bone-in roasts should be checked for freshness by verifying what characteristic?
• What is the primary focus of HACCP?
• How often should employees practice food safety drills?
• What is the purpose of pest control logs?
• Food monitoring thermometers can be checked for accuracy using the _____ method.
• Which foodborne illness is typically caused by contaminated water or food?
• What is the ALERT method for food defense primarily concerned with?
• TCS foods require _____.