ULTIMATE SERVSAFE 7TH EDITION DIAGNOSTIC TEST EXAM GUIDE 2024: COMPREHENSIVE QUESTION SET WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND DETAILED RATIONALES FOR TOP GRADES

whom to contact about suspicious activity, monitor the security of products, keep
information related to food security on file, and know
A) when to register with the EPA.
B) how to fill out an incident report.
C) where to find Safety Data Sheets in the operation.
D) who is in the facility.
C - AnswersWhere should food handlers wash their hands?
A) Prep sink
B) Utility sink
C) Designated sink for handwashing
D) Three-compartment sink
A - AnswersWhat must food handlers do after touching their body or clothing?
A) Wash their hands
B) Rinse their gloves
C) Change their aprons
D) Use a hand antiseptic
C - AnswersWhen washing hands, what is the minimum time that food handlers should
scrub hands and arms with soap?
A) 5 seconds
B) 8 seconds
C) 10 seconds
D) 18 seconds
A - AnswersAfter which activity must food handlers wash their hands?
A) Clearing tables
B) Putting on gloves
C) Serving customers
D) Applying hand antiseptic
B - AnswersWhat is the main reason for food handlers to avoid scratching their scalps?
A) Transferring a food allergen
B) Spreading pathogens to the food
C) Getting food in their hair
D) Causing toxic-metal poisoning
A - AnswersWhen may food handlers wear plain-band rings?
A) At any time
B) When not handling food
C) Only if wearing gloves
D) Only if washing dishes
D - AnswersWhat should a food handler do when working with an infected cut on the
finger?
A) Cover the wound with a bandage.
B) Stay away from food and prep areas.
C) Cover the hand with a glove or a finger cot.
D) Cover the wound with an impermeable bandage or finger cot and a glove.
A - AnswersWhat is the only jewelry that may be worn on the hands or arms while
handling food?
A) Plain-band ring
B) Medical ID bracelet
C) Leather-band watch
D) Diamond ring
B - AnswersIn addition to other criteria, how many people must have the same
symptoms in order for a foodborne illness to be considered an outbreak?
A) At least 1
B) At least 2
C) At least 10
D) At least 20
A - AnswersWhen should a food handler with a sore throat and fever be excluded from
the operation?
A) Customers served are primarily a high-risk population
B) Fever is over 100°F (38°C)
C) Sore throat has lasted for more than 5 days
D) Before the regulatory authority is notified
C - AnswersWhat is a basic characteristic of a virus?
A) Destroyed by cooking
B) Grows in food
C) Requires a living host to grow
D) Commonly found in cattle intestines
D - AnswersAfter handling raw meat and before handling produce, what should food
handlers do with their gloves?
A) Clean and sanitize them.
B) Continue working with them.
C) Set them aside if working with meat again later.
D) Wash hands and change them.
C - AnswersWhere should personal items, like a coat, be stored in the operation?
A) On a shelf, above food
B) On a shelf, below food
C) In a designated area, away from food
D) In a kitchen, away from moving equipment
D - AnswersWhat should food handlers do after prepping food and before using the
restroom?
A) Wash their hands
B) Take off their hats
C) Change their gloves
D) Take off their aprons
D - AnswersHow should the temperature of a shipment of sour cream be taken when it
arrives at an operation?
A)Place a hand on a container to see if it is cool to the touch.
B) Hold an infrared thermometer as close as possible to a case.
C) Place the thermometer stem between shipping boxes for a reading.
D) Remove the lid of a container and put the thermometer stem into the sour cream.
A - AnswersIce crystals on a frozen food item indicate
A) time-temperature abuse.
B) cross-contamination.
C) poor cleaning and sanitizing.
D) poor personal hygiene.
D - AnswersWhat is the most important factor in choosing an approved food supplier?
A) It has a HACCP program or other food safety system.
B) It has documented manufacturing and packing practices.
C) Its warehouse is close to the operation, reducing shipping time.
D) It has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws.
A - AnswersWhich item should be rejected?
A) Bags of organic cookies in torn packagin