Question

chapter 7 quiz - food safety & sanitation
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1. which of the following is the correct order of the 5 steps for handwashing?

a) rinse, lather, scrub, dry, turn off water
b) wet hands, apply soap, scrub, rinse, dry
c) soap first, then rinse, then scrub
d) apply sanitizer, rinse, dry

1. how long should you scrub your hands and arms during handwashing?

a) 5 seconds
b) 10 seconds
c) 20 seconds
d) 40 seconds

1. which of the following should a food handler not wear while preparing food?

a) hair restraint
b) clean apron
c) jewelry (rings, bracelets, watches)
d) gloves when needed

1. cleaning removes _, while sanitizing reduces _.

a) dirt / pathogens

Explanation:

1. The correct steps for hand - washing are wet hands, apply soap, scrub, rinse, dry.
2. The recommended time to scrub hands and arms during hand - washing is 20 seconds to effectively remove germs.
3. Jewelry such as rings, bracelets, and watches can harbor bacteria and fall into food, so food handlers should not wear them while preparing food.
4. Cleaning is mainly about removing dirt, debris, and organic matter, while sanitizing is about reducing the number of pathogens.

Answer:

1. B. Wet hands, Apply soap, Scrub, Rinse, Dry
2. C. 20 seconds
3. C. Jewelry (rings, bracelets, watches)
4. A. Dirt / Pathogens