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Question 1 #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 2 #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 3 #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 4 #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 5 #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 6 #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 7 #FHC-35 (Worth 1 point)

Which one of the following statements is wrong ? (29)

A) Detergents help remove grease

B) Detergents need to be rinsed off after use

C) Detergents are good cleaning agents

D) Detergents kill bacteria

Question 8 #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 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-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 11 #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 12 #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 13 #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 14 #FHC-16 (Worth 1 point)

Which statement best describes spores ? (8)

A) Freezing will kill them

B) They don't cause food poisoning

C) They may survive normal disinfection

D) They can only survive for a few days

Question 15 #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 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-59 (Worth 1 point)

What is the maximum acceptable temperature for a dry foods storage area ? (55)

A) 0 °C

B) 20 °C

C) 40 °C

D) 60 °C

Question 18 #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 19 #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 20 #FHC-49 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the of the following is considered a high care or high risk food ? (44)

A) Cooked Crab

B) Fried chips

C) raw fish pie mix

D) cold smoked salmon

Question 21 #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 22 #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 23 #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 24 #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 25 #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

Question 26 #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 27 #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 28 #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 29 #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 30 #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