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SERVSAFE EXAM DIAGNOSTIC PRACTICE TEST (CHAPTERS
1-15) Actual Qs and Ans - Expert-Verified Explanation -Guaranteed passing score -80 Questions and Answers
-Format: Multiple-choice / Flashcard
Question 1: What information must be posted on a dishwasher?
Answer:
Correct settings (including water pressure)
Question 2: What temperature must stuffed lobster be cooked to?
Answer:
165 ? F (74 ?
- for 15 seconds
Question 3: What practice should be used to prevent seafood toxins from causing a foodborne illness?
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Purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers Question 4: In a self-service area, bulk unpackaged food does not need a label if the product
Answer:
does not make a claim about health or nutrient content
Question 5: Which organization includes inspecting food as one of its primary responsibilities?
Answer:
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Question 6: What temperature must cooked vegetables reach to be safely hot-held for service?
Answer:
135 ? F (57 ? C)
Question 7: When can glass thermometers be used?
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When enclosed in a shatterproof casing Question 8: What information must be included on the label of a container of ready-to-eat TCS food prepped on-site for retail sale?
Answer:
Potential allergens
Question 9: Which is an example of physical contamination?
Answer:
Bones in fish
Question 10: What is the first step in developing a HACCP plan?
Answer:
Conduct a hazard analysis
Question 11: Which food item has been associated with Salmonella Typhi?
Answer:
Beverages Question 12: A tuna salad is removed from the cooler at 9:00 a.m. and put out for a buffet at
11:00 a.m. By what time must the tuna salad be served or thrown out?
Answer:
3:00 p.m.
Question 13: A food handler has cooled a container of chili to 70° F (21 ?
- in 1 hour. How much time is left to cool the chili to 41° F (5 ? C)?
Answer:
- hours (initial temp-70 in 2 hours, 70-41 in next 4 hours, cannot exceed 6 hours total cool time)
Question 14: What symptom can indicate a customer is having an allergic reaction?
Answer:
Wheezing or shortness of breath
Question 15: Which process requires a variance from the regulatory authority?
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Sprouting seeds or beans Question 16: Which of these food processes does not require a variance from a regulatory authority?
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Buying bean sprouts from a reputable supplier Question 17: Lasagna was removed from hot holding for service at 11:00 am. By what time must it be served or thrown out?
Answer:
3:00 p.m. (can hold for up to 4 hours)
Question 18: What temperature should the water be for manual dishwashing?
Answer:
Must be at least 110 ? F (43 ? C) Question 19: What should be done with food that has been handled by a food handler who has been restricted or excluded from the operation due to illness?
Answer:
Throw it out Question 20: What should food handlers do after leaving and returning to the prep area?
Answer:
Wash hands
Question 21: When transporting food off-site, how should information such as a use-by date and time be communicated to the off-site staff?
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Labels on food Question 22: A food handler has just finished storing a dry food delivery. Which step was done correctly?
Answer:
Stored food away from the wall
Question 23: What rule for serving bread should food handlers practice?
Answer:
Do not re-serve uneaten bread
Question 24: What is a cross-connection?
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Physical link between safe water and dirty water Question 25: Where should a food handler wash his or her hands after prepping food?
Answer:
Designated sink for handwashing Question 26: What symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from the operation?
Answer:
Jaundice
Question 27: What scenario can lead to pest infestation?
Answer:
Storing recyclables in paper bags Question 28: What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for chicken breast?
Answer:
165 ? F (74 ?
- for 15 seconds