Trivia Quiz: Do You Have Basic Knowledge About Food Hygiene?
- 1.What is the 20/20 rule when it comes to handwashing?
- A.
20 seconds worth of soaping hands, 20 seconds worth of washing hands
- B.
20 seconds of soaping, 20 seconds of drying
- C.
20 seconds of running hands under water, 20 seconds of drying
- D.
It should take 40 seconds in total to soap, wash and dry your hands
- 2.The danger zone is between 6 and 50 degrees
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.What is meant by 'washing up in logical order'?
- A.
Wearing your reading glasses while washing up
- B.
Using lots of detergent to get the dishes extra clean
- C.
Wearing dishwashing gloves so that the water can be hotter
- D.
Washing the dishes from cleanest to dirtiest
- 4.The three principles of food hygiene are:
- A.
Prevent the contamination of foods
- B.
Prevent bad smells and odours
- C.
Kill the bacteria by cooking properly
- D.
Prevent the growth of food poisoning bacteria
- 5.Frozen food should be defrosted;
- A.
In the fridge
- B.
On the kitchen sink
- C.
In the microwave
- D.
Outside in the sun
- 6.What are bacteria, yeasts and moulds called?
- A.
Enzymes
- B.
Spores
- C.
Microorganisms
- D.
Bacterias
- 7.Select the following conditions that are optimum for the growth of bacteria;
- A.
Dry environment
- B.
Warmth
- C.
Low acid environment
- D.
Moist environment
- E.
Cooler temperature
- 8.Cross-contamination is when raw foods come into direct or indirect contact with cooked foods
- A.
True
- B.
False
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