Question 1

The best way to prevent the foodborne illness caused by E. coli (Escherichia coli)  is to

Accepted Answer

A)   cook all meat thoroughly.
B)   substitute bean sprouts for washed lettuce.
C)   wash your hands often.
D)   wear a hair net while cooking.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following agencies enforces wholesomeness and quality standards for meat?

Accepted Answer

A)   Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A)  
B)   Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
C)   National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOA
A)   Fisheries
D)   United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A)  E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Match the following foodborne pathogens with the descriptions below.
-Spore

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A)  Parasitic worm that can contaminate food or water
B)  Simple parasitic life forms including molds, mildews, yeasts, and mushrooms
C)  A group of single-cell microorganisms, some of which produce poisonous substances that cause illness in humans
D)  A dormant reproductive cell capable of becoming an adult organism without the help of another cell
E)  Microorganisms that can only reproduce after invading body cellsF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Aseptic processing

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiation energy passes through food and controls growth of insects, bacteria, fungi, and parasites by breaking chemical bonds, destroying cell walls and cell membranes, breaking down DNA, and linking proteins together
B)  Moderately high (62°C to 100°
C)   temperatures are used for about 15 to 30 minutes to inactivate certain enzymes and kill microorganisms, especially in milk
C)  Food and package are sterilized separately before the food enters the package.
D)  Bacteria or yeast makes acids and alcohol; minimizes growth of other bacteria and yeast
E)  Cool temperatures (40°F to 45°F)  slow down the deteriorating effects of microorganisms and enzymes.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Foods commonly associated with illness caused by Staphylococcus aureus include

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A)   raw seafood.
B)   meat, poultry, and eggs.
C)   undercooked soybeans.
D)   unfiltered water.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Match the following foodborne pathogens with the descriptions below.
-Fungi

Accepted Answer

A)  Parasitic worm that can contaminate food or water
B)  Simple parasitic life forms including molds, mildews, yeasts, and mushrooms
C)  A group of single-cell microorganisms, some of which produce poisonous substances that cause illness in humans
D)  A dormant reproductive cell capable of becoming an adult organism without the help of another cell
E)  Microorganisms that can only reproduce after invading body cellsF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

The aseptic processing food preservation method is especially useful for

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A)   whole grain cereals.
B)   fruit juices.
C)   meats.
D)   spices.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Organic farming

Accepted Answer

A)  A person who eats food that is grown and produced locally
B)  Partnership between local food producers and local consumers
C)  Farming practice that supports a healthy ecosystem and does not permit the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and hormones; antibiotics; sewage sludge; genetic engineering; or irradiation
D)  Use of natural predators, parasites, or pathogens to control agricultural pests
E)  Agricultural system that respects the environment, community, livestock, farm workers, and consumersF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

________, which causes abdominal pain and diarrhea, multiplies rapidly in prepared foods (e.g., beef, poultry, and gravy)  left at room temperature for extended periods of time.

Accepted Answer

A)   Clostridium botulinum
B)   Clostridium perfringens
C)   Escherichia coli
D)   SalmonellaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Norovirus causes an illness that is commonly misdiagnosed as

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A)   food poisoning.
B)   the common cold.
C)   the stomach flu.
D)   Montezuma's revenge.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following food preservation methods best maintains the water content of a food product?

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A)   Salting
B)   Adding sugar
C)   Irradiation
D)   SmokingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Covering cuts or sores on hands and avoiding sneezing when handling food are important strategies to prevent foodborne illness from

Accepted Answer

A)   Salmonella.
B)   Staphylococcus aureus.
C)   Clostridium perfringens.
D)   Clostridium botulinum.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

________ are hardy and survive freezing and relatively high temperatures and chlorination up to 10 parts per million (ppm) .

Accepted Answer

A)   Noroviruses
B)   Salmonella
C)   Escherichia coli
D)   ListeriaE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

A common cause of foodborne illness that results from sneezing or coughing over food is

Accepted Answer

A)   Yersinia enterocolitica
B)   Clostridium perfringens.
C)   Staphylococcus aureus.
D)   Campylobacter jejuni.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Match the following examples of food additives with the name of the class of food additives.
-Stabilizers and thickeners

Accepted Answer

A)  Salt, nitrates, and nitrites
B)  Bromates, peroxides, and ammonium chloride
C)  Pectins, gums, gelatins, and agars
D)  Yeast, baking powder, and baking soda
E)  BHA, BHT, and vitamin EF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Experts speculate that about 70% of foodborne illness cases go undiagnosed because they result from ______ causes.

Accepted Answer

A)   viral
B)   bacterial
C)   fungal
D)   microbialE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Pasteurization

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiation energy passes through food and controls growth of insects, bacteria, fungi, and parasites by breaking chemical bonds, destroying cell walls and cell membranes, breaking down DNA, and linking proteins together
B)  Moderately high (62°C to 100°
C)   temperatures are used for about 15 to 30 minutes to inactivate certain enzymes and kill microorganisms, especially in milk
C)  Food and package are sterilized separately before the food enters the package.
D)  Bacteria or yeast makes acids and alcohol; minimizes growth of other bacteria and yeast
E)  Cool temperatures (40°F to 45°F)  slow down the deteriorating effects of microorganisms and enzymes.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Irradiation

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiation energy passes through food and controls growth of insects, bacteria, fungi, and parasites by breaking chemical bonds, destroying cell walls and cell membranes, breaking down DNA, and linking proteins together
B)  Moderately high (62°C to 100°
C)   temperatures are used for about 15 to 30 minutes to inactivate certain enzymes and kill microorganisms, especially in milk
C)  Food and package are sterilized separately before the food enters the package.
D)  Bacteria or yeast makes acids and alcohol; minimizes growth of other bacteria and yeast
E)  Cool temperatures (40°F to 45°F)  slow down the deteriorating effects of microorganisms and enzymes.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Match the following foodborne pathogens with the descriptions below.
-Virus

Accepted Answer

A)  Parasitic worm that can contaminate food or water
B)  Simple parasitic life forms including molds, mildews, yeasts, and mushrooms
C)  A group of single-cell microorganisms, some of which produce poisonous substances that cause illness in humans
D)  A dormant reproductive cell capable of becoming an adult organism without the help of another cell
E)  Microorganisms that can only reproduce after invading body cellsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Most strains of Escherichia coli are

Accepted Answer

A)   harmful.
B)   harmless.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Exam 13: Protecting Our Food Supply

Which of the following agencies enforces wholesomeness and quality standards for meat?

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Match the following foodborne pathogens with the descriptions below. -Spore

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Organic farming

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________, which causes abdominal pain and diarrhea, multiplies rapidly in prepared foods (e.g., beef, poultry, and gravy) left at room temperature for extended periods of time.

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Experts speculate that about 70% of foodborne illness cases go undiagnosed because they result from ______ causes.

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Match the following foodborne pathogens with the descriptions below. -Virus

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Match the following examples of food additives with the name of the class of food additives. -Stabilizers and thickeners

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Norovirus causes an illness that is commonly misdiagnosed as

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Irradiation

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Pasteurization

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________ are hardy and survive freezing and relatively high temperatures and chlorination up to 10 parts per million (ppm) .

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A common cause of foodborne illness that results from sneezing or coughing over food is

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Most strains of Escherichia coli are

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Match the following foodborne pathogens with the descriptions below. -Fungi

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Covering cuts or sores on hands and avoiding sneezing when handling food are important strategies to prevent foodborne illness from

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The aseptic processing food preservation method is especially useful for

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Foods commonly associated with illness caused by Staphylococcus aureus include

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Aseptic processing

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Which of the following food preservation methods best maintains the water content of a food product?

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The best way to prevent the foodborne illness caused by E. coli (Escherichia coli) is to

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