Chapter 12 Test

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Before you prepare food or after you use the bathroom, wash your hands with hot soapy water for at least ____ seconds to cleanse them thoroughly. a. 20 b. 40 c. 60 d. 90

a. 20

The USDA recommends that fresh ground meat be cooked until its internal temperature is at least a. 130F b. 180F c. 160F d. 150F

c.160 ºF.

Infants should not be fed honey because it can contain a. lead b. aspartame c. high-fructose corn syrup d. Clostridium botulinum spores

d. Clostridium botulinum spores.

_____ often transmit pathogens to food. a. birds b. snakes c. spiders d. flies

d. Flies

How can you tell if a food has been irradiated to preserve it? a. observe any unusual color changes in the food b. test the food for nutrient losses c. smell the food and note any "off" flavors d. look for the radura symbol on the package

d. Look for the Radura symbol on the package

The process of pasteurization involves the use of a. pressure to immobilize pathogens b. radiation to destroy pathogens c. chemicals to denature pathogens d. heat to kill pathogens

d. heat to kill pathogens.

The USDA recommends that a beef steak be cooked until its internal temperature is at least a. 165F b. 145F c. 175F d. 155F

b. 145 ºF.

According to the USDA, a whole cooked chicken is safe to serve when its internal temperature reaches a minimum of a. 115 F b. 165 F c. 125 F d. 145 F

b. 165 ºF.

Which of the following U.S. government agencies enforces federal food safety laws? a. environmental protection agency b. food and drug administration c. centers for disease control and prevention d. agricultural research service

b. Food and Drug Administration

You have a high risk of developing traveler's diarrhea when you visit a. Montreal, canada b. Mexico city, Mexico c. tokyo, japan d. los angeles, california

b. Mexico City, Mexico.

____ infection is the most common food-borne illness in the United States. a. influenza b. hepatitis A c. norovirus d. rotavius

c. Norovirus

Home-canned low-acid foods, such as beans and corn, may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that produces a dangerous toxin. To destroy the toxin, the food should be a. heated in a microwave oven for 5 minutes b. chilled for at least 24 hours before serving c. boiled for 10 minutes before tasting or eating d. frozen for 2 days and then thawed in the refrigerator before eating

c. boiled for 10 minutes before tasting or eating.

Pathogens are a. cause oxidation of nutrients b. damage DNA c. are disease-causing microbes d. protect cells from free radical destruction

c. disease-causing microbes.

Which of the following practices is the most reliable way of sanitizing impure water? a. boiling the water b. freezing and thawing the water c. shaking the water vigorously for 1 minute d. adding salt to the water

a. Boiling the water

The toxin produced by _____ can cause blurry vision, muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing and even death. a. clostridium botulinum b. trichinella c. giardia d. salmonella species

a. Clostridium botulinum

_____ is a direct (intentional) food additive. a. FD&C Red No. 40 b. rodent hair c. glass d. sand

a. FD&C Red No. 40

A farmer in Iowa wants to control crop pests by using integrated pest management techniques. Based on this information, the farmer will use a. fungicides that control the spread of molds b. viruses that attack a variety of weeds c. rodenticides that contain arsenic and warfarin d. EPA-approved herbicides

b. viruses that attack a variety of weeds.

Which of the following foods is likely to be a source of Salmonella? a. raw chicken b. dry milk powder c. honey d. caned applesauce

a. Raw chicken

During a natural disaster, it is safe to drink the fluid from a. canned fruit juices b. toilet bowls c. swimming pools d. car or truck radiators

a. canned fruit juices.

Harold grows apple trees on his small farm. He practices organic farming methods, so he doesn't use pesticides. This fall, he would like to make minimally-processed organic apple juice that does not contain preservatives. He wants to sell the beverage at the local farmer's market. Based on this information, Harold should _____ before bottling the juice to make it safe for consumers. a. pasteurize the juice b. chill the juice for 24 hours c. add BHA to the juice d. ferment the juice

a. pasteurize the juice

The USDA recommends that fresh pork be cooked until its internal temperature is at least a. 145F b. 130F c. 140F d. 155F

a.145 ºF.

Trevor enjoys cooking chicken, but he wants to reduce the chances that his food preparation practices do not result in cross contamination. What should he avoid doing? a. sanitizing the knife that he used to cut up the raw chicken with a mixture of bleach and water before using it again. b. cleaning the plate used to carry the chicken to the grill with a paper towel before using it for serving raw vegetables c. washing his hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after touching the raw chicken d. grilling the chicken on a hot grill until the internal temperature of the flesh reached 165 F

b. Cleaning the plate used to carry the chicken to the grill with a paper towel before using it for serving raw vegetables.

After a tornado outbreak, Marie's house was damaged and her neighborhood experienced a power outage that lasted three days. Which of the following steps should she take to avoid food-borne illness during the loss of electricity? a. serve foods from dented or bulging cans first b. Do not eat raw or cooked foods that have been at room temperature for more than 2 hours c. use a charcoal grill to cook foods to their proper internal temperatures in her kitchen. d. use water from a swimming pool or her car's radiator to wash her hands and dishes

b. Do not eat raw or cooked foods that have been at room temperature for more than 2 hours

Which of the following safety steps should you take if your home experiences a loss of electricity that lasts for several days? a. eat raw or cooked foods that have been stored in the refrigerator b. use water from a swimming pool or your car's radiator to wash your hands and dishes c. cook foods and boil water on a charcoal grill that is outdoors d. serve foods from dented or bulging cans first

c. Cook foods and boil water on a charcoal grill that is outdoors

Julio wants to cook chicken and bake a pie made with eggs and milk for his roommates. Julio and his dinner guests are likely to experience food-borne illness if he a. thaws the frozen raw chicken in a covered tray on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator b. keeps the pie chilled before serving it c. marinates the cut-up pieces of raw chicken in the refrigerator and then throws out the marinade d. wipes the knife used to cut up the raw chicken on a hand towel before using the knife to cut up the salad vegetables

d. wipes the knife used to cut up the raw chicken on a hand towel before using the knife to cut up the salad


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