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-6 (Worth 1 point)

What can higher standards of food hygiene produce ? (56)

A) Better quality seafood

B) Happier customers

C) Better working conditions

D) All of these

Question 2 #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 3 #FHC-50 (Worth 1 point)

What is the most important feature of food handler clothing ? (46)

A) It is clean

B) It fits well

C) It is coloured coded

D) It has long sleeves

Question 4 #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 5 #FHC-65 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is an example of physical contamination ? (62)

A) Bacteria

B) Mould

C) Disinfectant

D) String

Question 6 #FHC-51 (Worth 1 point)

Which of these is the most important design feature of a food factory's internal waste container ? (47)

A) Medium sized

B) Colour coded

C) Easy to clean

D) Fitted with wheels

Question 7 #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 8 #FHC-57 (Worth 1 point)

What is the main reason for good stock rotation systems in a fish and chip shop ? (53)

A) It makes you aware of which ingredients to re-order

B) It enables you to carry out stock checks quickly

C) It makes you aware of any damage to food

D) It enables you to use stock in date order

Question 9 #FHC-56 (Worth 1 point)

Which is the most important reason why you should keep a restaurant kitchen clean ? (52)

A) Helps make them hygienic and safe

B) Makes them pleasant places to work

C) Gives a good impression to customers

D) Improves productivity and efficiency

Question 10 #FHC-32 (Worth 1 point)

Why do you need to carry out frequent and effective cleaning ? (26)

A) To keep equipment working well

B) To reduce bacteria to safe levels

C) To keep your employer happy

D) To keep the seafood fresh

Question 11 #FHC-8 (Worth 1 point)

As a food handler you must (66)

A) Turn up to work on time

B) Not smoke in the canteen

C) Report any food safety risks to your employer

D) Not have an accident at work

Question 12 #FHC-53 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following must food businesses have ? (49)

A) A written cleaning schedule

B) Adequate staffing levels

C) A hand washing basin

D) Evidence of fire drills

Question 13 #FHC-29 (Worth 1 point)

Why should you not smoke in a food handling area ? (22)

A) It is not very nice

B) It is against the law

C) It is a fire risk

D) There are no ash trays to use

Question 14 #FHC-64 (Worth 1 point)

What is the main reason why good standards of hygiene in seafood factories are important ? (61)

A) To make sure that the seafood is safe to eat

B) To ensure the company is profitable

C) To prevent food waste

D) To ensure that workers keep their jobs

Question 15 #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 16 #FHC-3 (Worth 1 point)

Which three words best describe how to avoid food poisoning (23)

A) Protect / Prevent / Destroy

B) Protect / Conceal / Ignore

C) Protect / Protect / Protect

D) Protect / Cure / Clean

Question 17 #FHC-44 (Worth 1 point)

If an enforcement officer found that food premises presented an imminent risk to health what would they have the power to do ? (39)

A) Write to all the staff to warn them about it.

B) Impose on on-the-spot fine of up to £1,000

C) Make the business register with the Food Standards Agency

D) Serve a hygiene emergency prohibition notice

Question 18 #FHC-37 (Worth 1 point)

Why is it illegal to smoke in a food production or packing area ? (31)

A) Smoke and ash can contaminate food

B) Your hands become contaminated with bacteria from your mouth

C) It can significantly increase the risk of food contamination

D) All of these

Question 19 #FHC-14 (Worth 1 point)

What happens to most bacteria at 64 °C ? (6)

A) They multiply slowly

B) They multiply quickly

C) They stop multiplying completely

D) They are killed

Question 20 #FHC-55 (Worth 1 point)

What equipment should you use to check temperatures in food production, retail or catering areas ? (51)

A) Infra-red detector

B) Probe thermometer

C) Bi-metallic strip

D) Mercury filled thermometer