Bacterial Growth Quiz
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What is a characteristic of high-risk foods?
A. They require further heat treatment or cooking.
B. They do not support the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
C. They are ready-to-eat and support the growth of pathogenic bacteria easily.
D. They are always raw foods.
Which of the following is a condition necessary for bacterial growth?
A. High acidity
B. Lack of moisture
C. High protein food
D. Low temperature
What is the recommended fridge temperature range?
A. below -18c
B. between 1 & 4c
C. 5 to 63c
D. above 75c
Which of the following is an example of a low-risk food?
A. Cooked bacon
B. Cooked pasta
C. Raw chicken
D. Cream
What is the recommended cooking temperature?
A. below -18c
B. between 1 & 4c
C. 5 to 63c
D. above 75c
At what temperature range does bacterial growth occur within the danger zone?
A. 0°C to 5°C
B. 5°C to 63°C
C. 63°C to 100°C
D. 100°C to 150°C
What should be done to dried pasta and rice once they are cooked?
A. They should be stored at room temperature
B. They should be treated as high-risk and stored appropriately
C. They should be discarded immediately
D. They should be left uncovered
What is the boiling point of water?
A. 63c
B. above 75c
C. above 82c
D. 100c
What is the danger zone range for temperatures?
A. below -18c
B. between 1 & 4c
C. 5 to 63c
D. above 75c
What is the recommended cooking temperature?
A. 63c
B. above 75c
C. above 82c
D. 100c
What happens to bacteria at temperatures above 75°C?
A. They multiply rapidly
B. They start to die
C. They become sleepy
D. They remain dormant
What is the boiling point of water?
A. below -18c
B. between 1 & 4c
C. 5 to 63c
D. 100c
What is the recommended freezer temperature?
A. below -18c
B. between 1 & 4c
C. 5 to 63c
D. above 75c
What is the minimum time required for bacterial growth?
A. 10 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 30 minutes
D. 40 minutes
Which of the following statements about oxygen and bacterial growth is correct?
A. All bacteria need oxygen to grow
B. No bacteria need oxygen to grow
C. Some bacteria are anaerobic and do not need oxygen
D. Oxygen is harmful to all bacteria