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SERV SAFE POST-TEST 2014
Actual Qs and Ans - Expert-Verified Explanation -Guaranteed passing score -60 Questions and Answers
-Format: Multiple-choice / Flashcard
Question 1: If a food-contact surface is in constant use, it should be cleaned and sanitized at least every
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- hours
Question 2: What is the only certain way to prevent backflow?
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air gap
Question 3: Who should apply pesticides in an operation?
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Pest control operator
Question 4: A training need is a
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gap between what an employee knows and what an employee needs to know Question 5: Hot TCS food being held for off-site service must be at what temperature?
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135F or above
Question 6: When transporting food off-site, how should information such as reheating instructions be communicated to off-site staff?
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Labels on Food Question 7: A food handler who spends an entire shift forming hamburger patties should change gloves
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every 4 hours during continual use, and more often as needed Question 8: Peanuts and soy products are two possible food items that can be dangerous for people with
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food allergies Question 9: What type of container should be used to transport TCS food from the place of preparation to the place of service?
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Insulated Question 10: If cleaned and sanitized, an empty food container can be reused for
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food storage Question 11: A food handler who has just bused tables must do what before handling food?
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wash hands Question 12: What action should a manager take when a food handler reports being diagnosed with shigellosis?
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Send the food handler home, then call the local regulatory authority
Question 13: What is the second basic rule of an IPM program?
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Deny pests food, water, and nesting or hiding place Question 14: The first step in cleaning and sanitizing items in a three-compartment sink is
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rinsing, scraping, or soaking items
Question 15: What is the purpose of Material Safety Data sheets?
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Inform staff of safe use and hazards associated with chemicals used in the operation
Question 16: On-the-job training works best for
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individuals or small groups Question 17: Which organization makes recommendations for food safety regulation of the foodservice industry?
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Food and Drug Administration
Question 18: What is the third step in cleaning and sanitizing a prep table?
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Sanitizing
Question 19: What is the intended use for a hand antiseptic?
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Reduce pathogens on skin
Question 20: What is one way that food should NEVER be thawed?
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At room temperature
Question 21: Which is a biological contaminant?
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Ciguatoxin in a red snapper Question 22: When receiving a delivery of food for an operation, it is important to
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inspect all food immediately before storing it Question 23: Raw shrimp and potato salad must be stored _______ when being transported for off-site service.
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separately
Question 24: To work with food, a food handler with a hand wound must
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bandage the wound and wear a single-use glove Question 25: As part of hand washing, food handlers must scrub their hands and arms for
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10-15 seconds
Question 26: What is the first step in developing a HACCP plan
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Conduct a hazard Analysis
Question 27: Pathogens are likely to grow well in meat stew that is
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between 41F-135F Question 28: Using one set of cutting boards for TCS food and another set of cutting boards for ready-to eat food reduces the risk of
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cross-contamination