Question

1. what should be used to get a hot item out of the oven?

a. tea towel
b. apron
c. oven mitt

1. what is the first thing you should do before you start cooking?

a. measure your ingredients
b. wash your hands
c. preheat your oven

1. always wash ______ separately.

a. sharp knives
b. spoons
c. forks

1. using the same knife for fruits and vegetables as meat can cause ______.

a. rust
b. cross - contamination
c. nothing at all

1. which of the following is an unsafe practice that may cause electrical shock?

a. drying your hands before using an electrical appliance.
b. unplugging equipment before using it.
c. using equipment with a frayed cord.

1. what should you put on a grease fire?

a. baking soda and salt
b. water
c. flour

1. what should you use to pick up broken glass?

a. broom and wet paper towel
b. your hands
c. dishcloth

1. the range of temperature that bacteria grows rapidly is called the ______.

a. the x zone
b. cautious temperatures
c. the danger zone

Explanation:

1. Oven mitts are heat-resistant tools designed to safely handle hot oven items.
2. Handwashing prevents foodborne illness by removing germs before cooking.
3. Sharp knives require separate washing to avoid injury and maintain safety.
4. Using one knife for produce and meat transfers harmful bacteria, causing cross-contamination.
5. Frayed cords expose electrical wires, creating a shock hazard.
6. Baking soda and salt smother grease fires; water/flour spread them.
7. A broom and wet paper towel safely collect broken glass without cutting hands.
8. The danger zone is the temperature range (40-140°F/4-60°C) where bacteria multiply quickly.

Answer:

1. C. Oven Mitt
2. B. Wash your Hands
3. A. Sharp Knives
4. B. Cross-Contamination
5. C. Using equipment with a frayed cord.
6. A. Baking Soda and Salt
7. A. Broom and Wet Paper Towel
8. C. The Danger Zone