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Question 1 #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 2 #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 3 #FHC-47 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is most likely to cause chemical contamination of food ? (42)

A) Latex gloves

B) Dead insects

C) sanitiser or detergent

D) Steel screws

Question 4 #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 5 #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 6 #FHC-4 (Worth 1 point)

What is one of the possible costs of poor hygiene ? (34)

A) Higher prices for raw materials

B) Loss of customers and business

C) Greater production costs

D) Cheaper cleaning

Question 7 #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 8 #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 9 #FHC-10 (Worth 1 point)

What are the most dangerous bacteria called ? (2)

A) Moulds

B) Spoilage bacteria

C) Useful bacteria

D) Pathogenic bacteria

Question 10 #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 11 #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 12 #FHC-46 (Worth 1 point)

Food handlers must inform their supervisor or manager if they are suffering from which of these conditions ? (41)

A) Vomiting

B) Back ache

C) Stress

D) Headache

Question 13 #FHC-26 (Worth 1 point)

Why is it NOT ok to wear your work clothes outside ? (19)

A) It's against the law

B) It doesn't look very smart

C) Customers might see you and object

D) You may bring dirt and contamination into the factory

Question 14 #FHC-39 (Worth 1 point)

How should frozen fish fillets be defrosted (33)

A) In a chiller or refrigerator

B) Overnight in a warm place

C) Under the cold tap or in cold water

D) Next to the frying range or other warm place

Question 15 #FHC-7 (Worth 1 point)

Under the food hygiene laws it is illegal to (65)

A) Work long hours without overtime

B) Sell poor quality seafood at too high a price

C) Wrongly label seafood

D) Sell seafood unfit for human consumption

Question 16 #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 17 #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 18 #FHC-24 (Worth 1 point)

Why should you wash your hands frequently and effectively ? (17)

A) To stop your skin cracking and becoming flaky

B) To help reduce the risk of contamination

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

D) Because your supervisor tells you to

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-5 (Worth 1 point)

Poor hygiene practices can result in what ? (45)

A) Lower yields and throughput

B) Lost business / orders and jobs

C) More efficient production

D) Higher wages

Question 21 #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 22 #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 23 #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 24 #FHC-60 (Worth 1 point)

What is the purpose of a sanitiser ? (57)

A) To clean and disinfect

B) To wash away dirt

C) To dissolve grease

D) To remove the stains that detergents cannot

Question 25 #FHC-17 (Worth 1 point)

What is the best practical way of keeping uncooked food safe and of high quality ? (9)

A) Keep it cool and free of contamination

B) Keep it in a warm dry place

C) Wash it in clean water frequently

D) Never touch it with your hands, only gloves

Question 26 #FHC-18 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is an example of physical contamination ? (10)

A) Mould growing on salted fish

B) Disinfectant flavoured haddock fillets

C) Rancid frozen herring

D) Hair in cooked crab

Question 27 #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 28 #FHC-31 (Worth 1 point)

If you have a stomach upset / bowel disorder or skin problem what does the law say you must do? (25)

A) Go to the doctor and take the day off

B) Tell your employer about it before starting work

C) Visit the pharmacist and take some medicine

D) Stay off work until you are feeling much better

Question 29 #FHC-11 (Worth 1 point)

Why can bacteria grow well on fish? (3)

A) It takes a long time to process

B) It is high in protein and water

C) It is slightly salty

D) It is usually kept cold

Question 30 #FHC-2 (Worth 1 point)

What can cause food poisoning ? (12)

A) Using poor quality fish

B) Rough handling of raw materials

C) Poor hygiene practices

D) Poor business practices