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Certified Professional Food Safety (CP-FS) Exam ( Update 2025 / 2026) Questions & Answers ( )
Question:
Which type of adulterant requires a greater proof of possible harm?
- Added component.
- Natural component.
- Toxicants.
- Buffering.
Answer:
2 The FDA must show the proof of possible harm in adulte food. Greater proof is needed for natural components. Less evidence is needed for added components.
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Question:
What is necessary to determine if a critical violation has been fixed?
- Notification.
- Inspection.
3. EAP.
4. HACCP.
Answer:
2 Critical violations need to be repaired before operations may resume. This requires an inspection. The inspection takes place after notification that the problem is addressed.
Question:
What can be public knowledge about a food establishment?
- Employee information.
- Personal information.
- Work history.
- Inspection score.
Answer:
4 Food inspection scores are public knowledge. How they become public depends on the state and local regulations. The other information is not public. 2 / 3
Question:
HACCP can be used at what stage of the food chain?
- Food production.
- Preparation.
- Distribution.
- At all stages.
Answer:
4 HACCP can be used at any of the food chain stages. This ranges from food production all the way to distribution.
Question:
Food sampling data is used for
- Routine control.
- Compliance with standards.
- Labeling.
- All of the above.
Answer:
4 The main reason is to make sure the food is safe, but it can also be used for routine control, compliance with standards, labeling, and more.
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