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1
What is E. coli?
A)A form of food poisoning found in contaminated water, raw ground beef, and unpasteurized milk
B)A bacteria found in undercooked foods such as meat, eggs, fish, and poultry
C)A bacteria found only in commercial kitchens
D)A bacteria found only in home kitchens
2
What temperature should hot foods be kept at or above?
A)25ºF (-4ºC)
B)200ºF (93ºC)
C)140ºF (60ºC)
D)250ºF (121ºC)
3
Which of these foods does not freeze well?
A)Meat
B)Bread
C)Fish
D)Lettuce
4
In the refrigerator, where should you place raw meat, poultry, and fish?
A)On a door shelf
B)On the bottom shelf
C)On the top shelf
D)All the way in the back
5
Dry storage areas should be below what temperature?
A)125ºF (52ºC)
B)25ºF (-4ºC)
C)150ºF (66ºC)
D)85ºF (29ºC)
6
Which should you not do to avoid burns in the kitchen?
A)Wet all potholders before using them.
B)Turn pot handles toward the center of the range.
C)Remove pan lids by tilting them away from you.
D)Do not clean appliances until they have cooled off.
7
Which object is not considered flammable?
A)A paper bag
B)A casserole pan
C)A potholder
D)A kitchen towel
8
What should you do to avoid electrical shocks?
A)Tug on the cord to disconnect appliances.
B)Keep portable appliances plugged in when not in use.
C)Make sure your hands are moist before using electrical equipment.
D)Unplug a toaster before trying to pry food from it.
9
Which kitchen tool has holes and is used for straining or draining water?
A)Grater
B)Sifter
C)Colander
D)Double Boiler
10
What is the difference between a convection oven and a conventional oven?
A)A conventional oven uses a fan to circulate air, and a convection oven does not.
B)A convection oven uses a fan to circulate air, and a conventional oven does not.
C)A conventional oven is self-cleaning, and a convection oven is not.
D)A convection oven is self-cleaning, and a conventional oven is not.
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