Question 1

On food packaging,the use by date is the

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A)   last date on which a product can be sold and still maintain its quality during normal home storage.
B)   last date that a food will maintain its best flavor and quality.
C)   last date on which a food is recommended for consumption.
D)   date on which the food should be frozen or discarded.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Smoking a ham preserves the food by drawing water out of the cells through a process called

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A)   hydrolysis.
B)   dehydration.
C)   glycolysis.
D)   saponification.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following is a common effect of excessive exposure to lead during childhood?

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A)   neural tube defects
B)   learning and behavioral disorders
C)   liver failure
D)   macrocytic anemiaE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which human organ system is MOST affected by toxic levels of mercury?

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A)   nervous
B)   renal
C)   cardiovascular
D)   digestiveE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The two primary types of toxins associated with foodborne illness affect the

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A)   nervous system and gastrointestinal system.
B)   skeletal system and respiratory system.
C)   lymph and tendons.
D)   skin and joints.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

All additives are synthetic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Chemicals used to help retain moisture in foods are called

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A)   emulsifiers.
B)   stabilizers.
C)   humectants.
D)   pesticides.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

BPA and phthalates are two types of

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A)   plasticizers present in some food packaging.
B)   preservatives present in some processed meats.
C)   dioxins present in animal fats.
D)   hormones used in dairy and beef cattle.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is a key provision of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act?

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A)   increased federal inspections of food-production facilities
B)   consolidation of food-safety responsibilities into a new federal agency
C)   mandatory labeling of all genetically engineered foods
D)   authorization of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)   to track foodborne illness outbreaksE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is used as an antioxidant in many foods?

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A)   vitamin C
B)   cornstarch
C)   caramel
D)   nitrateE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

In the United States,the agencies most responsible for preventing foodborne illness are the USDA and the CDC.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The FDA requires nitrite-containing foods to be supplemented with antioxidants to counteract

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A)   the lack of vital vitamins and minerals.
B)   asthma, headaches, and immune reactions after eating nitrites.
C)   carcinogenic nitrosamines produced when nitrites are cooked.
D)   breathing difficulties and heart palpitations caused by nitrites.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

To wash your hands properly

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A)   scrub for at least 20 seconds.
B)   use a solution containing both a strong detergent and bleach.
C)   scrub underneath any rings or bracelets you're wearing.
D)   use the hottest water you can stand.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Flash pasteurization destroys microorganisms in a beverage or other food by

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A)   exposing the food to gamma rays.
B)   heating the food to 162°F for 15 seconds.
C)   adding an inert gas, such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide, to the food packaging.
D)   subjecting the food to extremely high pressure for about 1 second.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Beaches are closed to swimmers during a red tide to protect the public from

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A)   Giardia.
B)   scombrotoxic fish poisoning.
C)   paralytic shellfish poisoning.
D)   flukes.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a type of fungi?

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A)   mushrooms
B)   molds
C)   yeasts
D)   prionsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

It's noontime and Maya plans to cook a turkey breast for that night's dinner.She wants to thaw it thoroughly before she cooks it.Which of the following would be an appropriate method of thawing the poultry?

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A)   Use a microwave.
B)   Leave the turkey breast on a plate on the kitchen counter throughout the day.
C)   Place the turkey breast in a basin of warm water on the kitchen counter for at least four hours.
D)   Place the frozen turkey breast on a top refrigerator shelf for about four hours.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

For a Memorial Day barbecue,friends agree to meet at a lakeside park.The temperature is a mild 75°F.Which of the following practices should they avoid in order to prevent an outbreak of foodborne illness?

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A)   During transport, keep perishable foods at or below 40°F.
B)   Grill hamburgers to medium rare.
C)   Do not let perishable food sit out longer than 2 hours.
D)   Wash hands thoroughly and frequently.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

A multistep protocol used to identify and control potential threats to food-safety is the

Accepted Answer

A)   Integrative Food-Safety Control system.
B)   Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system.
C)   Farm-to-Table Through-Point Control system.
D)   Food Safety Modernization system.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Consuming foods contaminated with mycotoxins over an extended period can cause

Accepted Answer

A)   variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJ
D)  .
B)   gastrointestinal distress.
C)   heart disease or strokes.
D)   organ damage or cancer.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: Food Safety and Technology: Protecting Our Food

Which of the following is a common effect of excessive exposure to lead during childhood?

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All additives are synthetic.

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In the United States,the agencies most responsible for preventing foodborne illness are the USDA and the CDC.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of fungi?

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The FDA requires nitrite-containing foods to be supplemented with antioxidants to counteract

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Beaches are closed to swimmers during a red tide to protect the public from

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It's noontime and Maya plans to cook a turkey breast for that night's dinner.She wants to thaw it thoroughly before she cooks it.Which of the following would be an appropriate method of thawing the poultry?

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Which human organ system is MOST affected by toxic levels of mercury?

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Chemicals used to help retain moisture in foods are called

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Which of the following is a key provision of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act?

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Which of the following is used as an antioxidant in many foods?

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To wash your hands properly

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On food packaging,the use by date is the

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The two primary types of toxins associated with foodborne illness affect the

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Smoking a ham preserves the food by drawing water out of the cells through a process called

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For a Memorial Day barbecue,friends agree to meet at a lakeside park.The temperature is a mild 75°F.Which of the following practices should they avoid in order to prevent an outbreak of foodborne illness?

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Flash pasteurization destroys microorganisms in a beverage or other food by

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BPA and phthalates are two types of

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A multistep protocol used to identify and control potential threats to food-safety is the

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Consuming foods contaminated with mycotoxins over an extended period can cause

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