ServSafe Manager Exam 2 - Practice Test Geeks

What food item does the Food and Drug Administration advise against offering on a children's menu?

Fried shrimp

Egg salad

Rare cheeseburgers

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

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Hot TCS food can be held without temperature control for a maximum of

8

4

2

6

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What should a foodservice operator do when responding to a foodborne-illness outbreak?

Ask customers for proof of their symptoms

Segregate the product

Notify the media

Close the operation for the day

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Single-use gloves are not required when...

cleaning stationary equipment.

the food handler has a latex sensitivity.

handling cooked food.

washing produce.

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What organization requires a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to be included with hazardous chemicals?

Environmental Protection Agency

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

National Restaurant Association

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When must a food handler change gloves?

After 1 hour of constant use

At the end of the shift

Every 6 hours

Every 3 hours

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What is the first step of cleaning and sanitizing stationary equipment?

Spray the surface with cleanser

Wash the equipment surface using hot water

Take off removable parts

Unplug the unit

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What is the minimum water temperature required when using hot water to sanitize objects?

173˚F (78˚C)

179˚F (81˚C)

171˚F (77˚C)

176˚F (80˚C)

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What food safety practice can prevent cross-contact?

Using only food-grade equipment

Purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers

Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing utensils before each use

Keeping food frozen until use

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What temperature must a high-temperature dishwasher’s final sanitizing rinse be?

At least 180 ̊F (82 ̊C)

At least 170 ̊F (76 ̊C)

At least 160 ̊F (71 ̊C)

At least 150 ̊F (65 ̊C)

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Food held at 41˚F (5˚C) or lower before being removed from refrigeration can be held without temperature control for up to how many hours?

4

2

8

6

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What must a food handler with a hand-wound do to safely work with food?

Bandage the wound and avoid contact with food for the rest of the shift

Bandage the wound with an impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove

Apply iodine solution and a permeable bandage

Wash the wound and wear a single-use glove

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A local nursing home has a yearly barbecue for its residents. Which food item should not be served?

Raw carrots

Rare hamburgers

Potato salad

Coleslaw

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Which group of individuals has a higher risk of foodborne illness?

Elderly people

Women

Teenagers

Vegetarians

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Which food may be re-served to customers?

Unused, uncovered condiments

Unopened pre-packaged food

Uneaten bread

Unused whole fruit garnish

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Which item is a potential physical contaminant?

Sweat

Jewelry

Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer

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