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SERVSAFE CH 7 EXAM QUESTIONS
Actual Qs and Ans - Expert-Verified Explanation -Guaranteed passing score -23 Questions and Answers
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Question 1: At what temperature must hot TCS food be stored to keep it safe?
-125°F (52°C) or higher -110°F (43°C) or higher -135°F (57°C) or higher -120°F (49°C) or higher
Answer:
135 degrees or higher Question 2: Where should the air-temperature measuring device be placed in a cooler?-Near the floor -Near the door -On a back wall -On the ceiling
Answer:
Near the door Question 3: Ready-to-eat TCS food must be date marked if it will be stored for longer than -12 hours.-24 hours.-48 hours.-36 hours.
Answer:
24 hours
Question 4: What should be done to keep shell eggs safe when storing them?
-Use them within 8 weeks of the packing date -Wash them before storage -Store them at an air temperature of 45°F (7°C) or lower -Keep them in storage until the time they are used
Answer:
Keep them in storage until the time they are used Question 5: What is the discard date for potato salad that was prepared and stored on October 1?-October 9 -October 6 -October 8 -October 7
Answer:
October 7
Question 6: Where should dirty linens be stored?
-In the receiving area -away from food -Adjacent to dishwashing areas -Separately in dry storage areas
Answer:
away from food
Question 7: Why should overloading coolers be avoided?
-It may lead to freezing the food -It can lead to a moisture build-up -It reduces airflow -It lets warm air inside
Answer:
It reduces airflow
Question 8: What is the storage order in a cooler based on?
-The internal cooking temperature for each food -The use-by dates of each food -The risk of cross-contact in the cooler -FIFO
Answer:
The internal cooking temperature for each food
Question 9: What should be done with food that has passed its use-by date?
-It should be cooked to a higher internal temperature -It should only be reheated once -It should be used immediately -It should be discarded
Answer:
It should be discarded
Question 10: How far off the floor should food be stored?
-2 inches (5 centimeters) -6 inches (15 centimeters) -4 inches (10 centimeters) -1 inch (3 centimeters)
Answer:
- inches
Question 11: What should be done to keep single-use items safe in storage?
-Keep them in original packaging -Place them in new packaging -Open the packaging to increase airflow -Remove them from their packaging
Answer:
Keep them in original packaging Question 12: What should be done to ensure that food stored in a cooler is safe?-Visually inspect the food daily to look for signs of spoilage -Taste the food frequently to ensure that there is no spoilage -Check the temperature gauge outside of the cooler -Randomly sample temperatures of food in the cooler
Answer:
Randomly sample temperatures of food in the cooler
Question 13: Where should food that doesn't require refrigeration be stored?
-In a high humidity location -In a moist location -In a high temperature location -In a dry location
Answer:
In a dry location
Question 14: Any item not stored in its original container must be
-used immediately.-thrown out.-served as quickly as possible.-labeled.
Answer:
labeled Question 15: What must be included on the label of food that has not been stored in its original container?-Major allergens -Preservatives in the food -A list of ingredients -The food's common name
Answer:
The food's common name Question 16: What should be done with the shelving in a cooler to keep food safe?-It should be lined with aluminum foil -It should be lined with paper -It should not be lined with anything -It should be lined with sheet pans
Answer:
It should not be lined with anything
Question 17: What must be done with food before storing it?
-It must be wrapped or covered -It must be placed in containers that allow airflow -It must be frozen properly -It must be marked with a storage date
Answer:
It must be wrapped or covered
Question 18: Which item is stored correctly in a cooler?
-Sliced pineapple stored below raw steaks -Raw ground pork stored below raw poultry -Macaroni salad stored above raw salmon -Raw poultry stored above raw pork roast
Answer:
Macaroni salad stored above raw salmon