Test for incompany training records - 50% pass mark, 20 questions

This is a simpler test for in company training records only. The pass mark is 50% and there are only 20 questions.

If you want to sit the REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene exam then you will need to do the harder exam entry test first.

Please select the response that you think best answers the question. There is only one correct answer.

This test consists of 20 Questions

Question 1 #FHC-61 (Worth 1 point)

Food safety protects the consumer by safeguarding seafood from what? (58)

A) Anything that could cause harm

B) Overpricing

C) Anything that could spoil the flavour

D) Over processing and too much salt

Question 2 #FHC-34 (Worth 1 point)

Poor cleaning is a good way of (28)

A) Attracting pests into the factory

B) Keeping down costs

C) Reducing the risk of tainting

D) Reducing water bills

Question 3 #FHC-41 (Worth 1 point)

Where are food poisining bacteria most commonly found ? (36)

A) On eggs

B) in the sea

C) On people

D) In water

Question 4 #FHC-15 (Worth 1 point)

To multiply, bacteria need warmth, food, water and which one of the following ? (7)

A) Time

B) Light

C) Air

D) Darkness

Question 5 #FHC-27 (Worth 1 point)

Who should wear hairnets and or hats ? (20)

A) People with long hair

B) People with dandruff

C) People who are food handlers

D) People with beards

Question 6 #FHC-25 (Worth 1 point)

Why is hygienic clothing worn by food handlers ? (18)

A) Protective clothing looks smarter

B) It saves on wear and tear

C) It protects the food from you

D) So you don't smell of fish after work

Question 7 #FHC-12 (Worth 1 point)

Which of these temperatures is in the Danger Zone ? (4)

A) 4 °C

B) -18 °C

C) 37 °C

D) 82 °C

Question 8 #FHC-9 (Worth 1 point)

In a well-run seafood processing factory where would you most likely find food spoilage bacteria ? (67)

A) In the fresh water supply

B) In and on the raw material

C) On the final product

D) On food contact surfaces

Question 9 #FHC-54 (Worth 1 point)

Factory workers who wear jewellery when handling food can cause what kind of contamination (50)

A) Allergenic contamination

B) Biotoxin contamination

C) Chemical contamination

D) Biological contamination

Question 10 #FHC-13 (Worth 1 point)

What happens to food poisoning and spoilage bacteria below 5 °C ? (5)

A) They multiply slowly

B) They multiply quickly

C) They stop multiplying completely

D) They are killed

Question 11 #FHC-1 (Worth 1 point)

What are common symptoms of food poisoning ? (1)

A) Spots or skin rash

B) Earache

C) Vomiting or diarrhoea

D) Headache

Question 12 #FHC-36 (Worth 1 point)

What would you use to kill bacteria ? (30)

A) Cold water

B) Food grade disinfectant

C) Detergent solution

D) Freezing

Question 13 #FHC-66 (Worth 1 point)

What is the most common cause of food poisoning ? (63)

A) Seagulls

B) Poisonous plants

C) Pathogenic bacteria

D) Industrial sanitizers

Question 14 #FHC-48 (Worth 1 point)

How do flies usually contaminate food ? (43)

A) laying eggs in the spring

B) dying in the dry goods store

C) landing on unprotected food

D) flying around the bins outside

Question 15 #FHC-63 (Worth 1 point)

What is the main risk associated with undercooked food ? (60)

A) Utensils will be more difficult to clean

B) Consumers may become ill with food poisoning

C) Diners will not enjoy their food

D) A delay in serving customers

Question 16 #FHC-43 (Worth 1 point)

What should be the highest temperature of a frozen fish store ? (38)

A) 0 °C

B) -8 °C

C) -10 °C

D) -18 °C

Question 17 #FHC-33 (Worth 1 point)

What is the best way to clean effectively ? (27)

A) Use extra strong detergent

B) Use a high pressure washer

C) Have a major clean at the end of the week

D) Follow the cleaning schedule

Question 18 #FHC-40 (Worth 1 point)

Which date mark should be clearly marked on highly perishable seafood products that may be a food safety risk? (35)

A) Sell by

B) Use by

C) Best before

D) Stock until

Question 19 #FHC-30 (Worth 1 point)

Why are waterproof dressings used by food handlers BRIGHTLY coloured ? (24)

A) They are easy to see if they fall off

B) They protect cuts from infection

C) They do not come off easily

D) They are waterproof

Question 20 #FHC-62 (Worth 1 point)

When is traceability of raw materials most important ? (59)

A) When stock taking before ordering

B) When investigating a food poisoning case

C) When looking for a lost delivery

D) When preparing a new menu item