Hygiene. Test 3 – Online Maritime Tests

Before we place any food item in a refrigerator you must ensure that it is properly covered why do we do this?

So that everything in the fridge looks tidy
To keep dust off the fodd
So that if any liquid drips down it will not cross contaminate the food
To keep the cold in

Under certain conditions some bacteria can produce spores. Which statement best decribes the reason for this?

Spores will contaminate work surfaces
Bacteria are kept warm in the spore
Bacteria can multiply easier inside a spore
Spores can survive high temperatures.

As a food handler it is very important that you know the symptons of food poisoning; which of the following would indicate to you that you could be suffering from a reportable illness?

Vomiting, Nausea & Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea, swollen stomach and severe headache
Vomiting, Sicknes and dizzy spells
Nausea, Diarrhoea and aching armpits.

Which one of the following pairs of items should you disinfect most often:

Fridge handles and surfaces for preparing food on
Fridge handles and ovens
Surfaces for preparing food on and floors
Fridge handles and floors

Below are reasons why canned food may be rejected on delivery OR you should not find them in the catering department. Which one is NOT correct?

Dented cans
Rusty cans
Blown cans
Dusty cans

Which one of the following is it important to do when you are cleaning floors?

Sterlise them every day
Rermove dirt with hot water and detergent
Clean exposed areas with hot water
Always leave then wet

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