Test for incompany training records - 50% pass mark, 20 questions

This is a simpler test for in company training records only. The pass mark is 50% and there are only 20 questions.

If you want to sit the REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene exam then you will need to do the harder exam entry test first.

Please select the response that you think best answers the question. There is only one correct answer.

This test consists of 20 Questions

Question 1 #FHC-40 (Worth 1 point)

Which date mark should be clearly marked on highly perishable seafood products that may be a food safety risk? (35)

A) Sell by

B) Use by

C) Best before

D) Stock until

Question 2 #FHC-66 (Worth 1 point)

What is the most common cause of food poisoning ? (63)

A) Seagulls

B) Poisonous plants

C) Pathogenic bacteria

D) Industrial sanitizers

Question 3 #FHC-1 (Worth 1 point)

What are common symptoms of food poisoning ? (1)

A) Spots or skin rash

B) Earache

C) Vomiting or diarrhoea

D) Headache

Question 4 #FHC-22 (Worth 1 point)

Physical contamination of food can be caused by what ? (15)

A) Staff

B) Processing equipment and machinery

C) Pests

D) Staff, pests, equipment

Question 5 #FHC-45 (Worth 1 point)

Why should there be separate areas for food preparation and hand washing ? (40)

A) To allow more work space for each member of staff

B) To minimise the risk of cross contamination

C) To allow different detergents to be made available

D) To ensure that staff wash their hands on a regular basis

Question 6 #FHC-59 (Worth 1 point)

What is the maximum acceptable temperature for a dry foods storage area ? (55)

A) 0 °C

B) 20 °C

C) 40 °C

D) 60 °C

Question 7 #FHC-53 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following must food businesses have ? (49)

A) A written cleaning schedule

B) Adequate staffing levels

C) A hand washing basin

D) Evidence of fire drills

Question 8 #FHC-14 (Worth 1 point)

What happens to most bacteria at 64 °C ? (6)

A) They multiply slowly

B) They multiply quickly

C) They stop multiplying completely

D) They are killed

Question 9 #FHC-60 (Worth 1 point)

What is the purpose of a sanitiser ? (57)

A) To clean and disinfect

B) To wash away dirt

C) To dissolve grease

D) To remove the stains that detergents cannot

Question 10 #FHC-5 (Worth 1 point)

Poor hygiene practices can result in what ? (45)

A) Lower yields and throughput

B) Lost business / orders and jobs

C) More efficient production

D) Higher wages

Question 11 #FHC-65 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is an example of physical contamination ? (62)

A) Bacteria

B) Mould

C) Disinfectant

D) String

Question 12 #FHC-15 (Worth 1 point)

To multiply, bacteria need warmth, food, water and which one of the following ? (7)

A) Time

B) Light

C) Air

D) Darkness

Question 13 #FHC-25 (Worth 1 point)

Why is hygienic clothing worn by food handlers ? (18)

A) Protective clothing looks smarter

B) It saves on wear and tear

C) It protects the food from you

D) So you don't smell of fish after work

Question 14 #FHC-23 (Worth 1 point)

What is the most common cause of chemical contamination of seafood ? (16)

A) Pollution in the sea

B) Poor rinsing of cleaning chemicals

C) Using too little ice

D) Pests

Question 15 #FHC-29 (Worth 1 point)

Why should you not smoke in a food handling area ? (22)

A) It is not very nice

B) It is against the law

C) It is a fire risk

D) There are no ash trays to use

Question 16 #FHC-19 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is an example of chemical contamination ? (11)

A) Mould growing on salted fish

B) Disinfectant flavoured haddock fillets

C) Rancid frozen herring

D) Hair in cooked crab

Question 17 #FHC-30 (Worth 1 point)

Why are waterproof dressings used by food handlers BRIGHTLY coloured ? (24)

A) They are easy to see if they fall off

B) They protect cuts from infection

C) They do not come off easily

D) They are waterproof

Question 18 #FHC-51 (Worth 1 point)

Which of these is the most important design feature of a food factory's internal waste container ? (47)

A) Medium sized

B) Colour coded

C) Easy to clean

D) Fitted with wheels

Question 19 #FHC-55 (Worth 1 point)

What equipment should you use to check temperatures in food production, retail or catering areas ? (51)

A) Infra-red detector

B) Probe thermometer

C) Bi-metallic strip

D) Mercury filled thermometer

Question 20 #FHC-26 (Worth 1 point)

Why is it NOT ok to wear your work clothes outside ? (19)

A) It's against the law

B) It doesn't look very smart

C) Customers might see you and object

D) You may bring dirt and contamination into the factory