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Q1. Select the correct answer to the following question. The Danger Zone refers to the
temperature zone where bacteria multiply rapidly. It ranges from:
A. -4ºC to +2ºC
B. +3ºC to +65ºC
C. +5ºC to +60ºC
D. +10ºC to +88ºC
Q2. Drag the correct answers to the drop-boxes on the right. Workplace hygiene
procedures encompass:
Personal Hygiene
Food Safety
Cleaning
Training
Q3. Select the correct answer to the following question. The authority governing
correct food handling processes in Australia and New Zealand is:
A. Food Standards New Zealand Australia
B. OZ Food Standards
C. Food Standards Australia New Zealand
D. Commonwealth Food Standards
Q4. Indicate true or false. The following statements are:
T
- The food acts outline basic hygiene and temperature requirements for food
handling.
F
- FSANZ details the role of Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) in Australia.
T
- Each state and territory in Australia has its own legislation which governs food
safety.
T
- An EHO has the right to enter food premises at any time during operating hours.
F
- An EHO can only inspect food production and storage areas of a business.
Q5. Select true or false to the following statement. An Environmental Health Officer
has the right to take food samples from any area on premises for the purposes of
testing for bacteria. - True
Q6. Drag the correct answers to the drop boxes. The following sources could provide
you with information relating to food safety, legislation and common procedures in the
workplace.
The FSANZ website
The Food Standards website
Your local council
Standard Operating Procedures
Food legislation at state levels
Q7. Drag the correct answers to the drop-boxes on the right. Identify the hygiene
hazards:
Contaminated food
The presence of vermin or pests
Any airborne dust
Contaminated linen
Dirty equipment and utensils
Untrained staff
Q8. Indicate true or false. The following factors are examples of poor organisational
hygiene practices:
F
- Failure of staff to use perfume.
T
- Unsatisfactory practices that lead to contamination of food, e.g. hairclips,
bandaids, chemicals.
T
- Unsafe food handling that may lead or has led to cross-contamination.
T
- Incorrect cleaning practices that are not in line with your organisation’s food
safety program.
F
- Updating practices to keep them consistent with current requirements.
Q9. Select true or false to the following statement. It is an employee’s
responsibility to take immediate action to remove or minimise any hazard in
accordance with organisational and legal obligations. - True
Q10. Select true or false to the following statement. Failure to comply with food
legislation can result in breach notices, fines and prosecution. - True
Q11. Select true or false to the following statement. Food businesses cannot be closed
down, no matter how serious a food safety law breach is or how many there are. -
False
Q12. Drag the correct answers to the drop-boxes on the right. Effective personal
hygiene would require that you:
Shower daily
Shave (if required) and wash your hair
Do not touch your hair during work
Tie back long hair
In kitchens, cover hair with a hairnet or hat
Do not wear jewellery in the kitchen
Do not wear makeup in the kitchen
Keep your nails short and clean
Q13. Select true or false to the following statements.
F
- Cuts or wounds on hands or fingers do not need to be covered with a bandaid,
provided you are careful.
T
- Bandaids on hands or fingers must be covered with a glove, where direct contact
with food is likely.
F
- Gloves will ensure that no cross-contamination occurs.
T
- Bacteria from food could enter wounds and cause infections.
T
- Bandaids in food preparation areas are coloured to aid detection in foods if a
bandaid is accidentally lost.
Q14. Drag the ticks to the correct answers. A food handler who has a symptom that
indicates the handler may be suffering from a food-borne disease, or knows he or she
is suffering from a food-borne disease, must, if at work:
Report that he or she is or may be suffering from the disease, to his or her
supervisor.
Not engage in any handling of food where there is a reasonable likelihood of
food contamination as a result of the disease.
Report any incidents of or potential food contamination as a result of the
disease to their supervisor.
Take all practicable measures to prevent food from being contaminated as a
result of the disease.
Q15Indicate true or false. Common causes of cross-contamination would include:
T
- Using the same utensils for preparing raw food, then cooked food without
washing between tasks.
T
- Defrosting meat on a high shelf without a drip tray so that the juices drip onto
cooked food.
F
- Washing hands when changing tasks.
T
- Storing washed and unwashed foods together.
F
- Separating cooked and raw food in storage.
Q16. Drag the correct answers to the drop-boxes on the right. Food can be
contaminated in 3 ways. Select the correct forms of contamination:
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Biological
Chemical
Physical
Q17. Select the correct answer to the following question. Pathogenic bacteria in the
danger zone will double every:
A. 5 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 40 minutes
D. hour
Q18. Drag the ticks to the correct answers. Which of the following are catering cycle
steps where correct food handling applies?
Receiving the foods
Preparing the dishes
Holding and serving meals
Q19. Select true or false to the following statements.
T
- Food can become contaminated through contact with clothing such as an apron
or parts of the chef’s jacket.
F
- If a food handler washes their hands in the toilet facilities they do not need to
wash their hands again when they return to the kitchen.
T
- Raw vegetables from a coolroom must be washed before placing them on any
food preparation areas.
F
- Hand washing facilities need to include bar soap, deodorant, cloth towels and a
hairbrush.
F
- Pest control is part of a maintenance regime and inspections should be done
annually.
Q20. Select true or false to the following statements.
F
- Screens, cracks, holes and damp spots are not important for keeping vermin out
of premises, providing you spray pesticide regularly.
T
- Access for pests and lack of sanitation in garbage storage areas are the major
contributors to pest problems.
Q21. Select true or false to the following statement. Most food poisoning cases are the
result of mishandling food – storing it at the wrong temperature, cross-
contamination and incorrect reheating. - True
Q22. Select true or false to the following statement. Some viruses are transmitted
when workers do not wash their hands properly after going to the toilet. - True
Q23. Place the procedure for washing hands in the correct order.
1.
Wet your hands under hot running water
2.
Lather hands with soap
3.
Use a brush to scrub your hands, fingers, nails and wrists thoroughly
4.
Rinse off hands under hot running water
5.
Dry hands thoroughly using single use paper towels
Q24. Select from the drop-down menus to choose the correct answers. Match the
definitions:
Cleaning
is the act of removing of dirt, food particles, grease, grime, scum, etc. from
a surface.
Sanitation
means that heat and/or a chemical sanitisation product is applied to
kill/reduce the amount of bacteria.
Q25. Drag to the options that would most likely apply: Which of the following can
cause food-borne illnesses?
Bacteria
Parasite
Moulds and Toxins
Allergens
Mishandled eggs
Q26. Drag the ticks to the options that would most likely apply: Food allergies occur
when someone reacts badly to a particular type of food. The following aspects must
be considered to ensure that the correct foods are prepared and served to persons
with allergies:
Allergens and associated with this customer requirements for foods are a
serious matter as an allergic reaction may result in death.
Always listen carefully to customers and fully understand what they can and
can’t consume
Many customers with health issues may have a list that specifies what
ingredients they can and cannot have.
It is essential that a chef does not dismiss customers
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the customer may face serious consequences if the recipe contains incorrect
ingredients.
Q27. Indicate true or false: The Food Safety Standard 1.2.3 requires foods which
contain or may potentially contain any allergens to be clearly labelled. If a business is
involved in the production or sale of foods that could cause problems, it is essential to
implement procedures for avoiding cross-contamination:
T
- Use separate utensils wherever possible.
T
- Ensure all cooking surfaces and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and clear of
breadcrumbs, crusted residue, nut residue, etc.
T
- Utensils must not be shared between dishes.
T
- Do not use serving utensils for more than 1 item.
T
- Ensure grillers, sandwich, waffle and focaccia makers are clean before using with
gluten-free breads and other foods.
F
- The use of gloves will ensure no cross contamination can occur.
Q28. Indicate true or false: Which of the following food and beverage categories are at
risk from contamination due to the use of eggs?
T
- Egg dressings, sauces and spreads (e.g. mayonnaise, aioli, hollandaise, egg
butter).
T
- Desserts made without an effective cooking step (e.g. tiramisu, mousse, fried ice
cream).
T
- Drinks containing raw eggs (e.g. eggnog, egg flip, raw egg high protein
smoothies).
F
- Egg dishes usually prepared for breakfast or brunch (e.g. omelettes, scrambled
eggs).
Q29. Drag the ticks to the options that would most likely apply. Because of the severe
consequences of mishandling eggs, it is essential to ensure excellent hygiene and
prevent cross-contamination. To maintain safety of eggs you should do the following:
Use an egg separator when separating eggs
Acidify raw egg products below pH 4.2 with lemon juice or vinegar
Keep raw egg products below 5ºC
Make raw egg products fresh every day and discard within 24 hours
Wash and dry your hands before and after handling eggs
Clean and sanitise equipment and surfaces before and after using with eggs
Use separate containers for each batch.
Q30. Drag the ticks to the correct answers. A food safety program acts as a
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preventative measure for health and safety, by setting out the processes that staff
must follow. According the Food Safety Standard 3.2.1 a food business must:
systematically examine all of its food handling operations in order to
identify the potential hazards that may reasonably be expected to occur;
if one or more hazards are identified in accordance with paragraph (a),
develop and implement a food safety program to control the hazard or
hazards;
comply with the food safety program;
conduct a review of the food safety program at least annually to ensure its
adequacy.
Q31. Select from the drop-down menus to choose the correct answers. As part of
HACCP at each step of the food handling cycle, it is important to identify and remove
potential causes of contamination. Match the general, preventative action with the
relevant step of the catering cycle:
Ordering
ensure that you have clear product specifications and good standards for
quality, as well as delivery and hygiene procedures.
Receiving
ensure that deliveries are systematically checked on arrival.
Storing
ensure that food is stored according to requirements.
Preparing
separate food items and avoid the danger zone wherever possible
Processing, packaging and holding
par-cooking, precooking and cook-chill.
Transporting
minimise any adverse effects on food.
Selling and displaying
minimise waste and contamination.
Disposing
separate and store appropriately.