Arizona Food Handler Practice Test 2026: Übungstest 5

1. Frage 1 von 25

   Which is a sign that pests may be in the kitchen?

   • AA full soap dispenser
   • BA clean floor
   • CCold food at 38°F
   • DDroppings and gnaw marks
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   Antwort: D. Droppings and gnaw marks

   Droppings, gnawed packages, nests and dead insects are signs of pests. Tell the person in charge right away.

2. Frage 2 von 25

   Where should wet wiping cloths be kept between uses?

   • AOn top of the stove
   • BIn a container of sanitizer solution
   • CIn your pocket
   • DOn the cutting board
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   Antwort: B. In a container of sanitizer solution

   Wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer between uses so germs do not grow on them.

3. Frage 3 von 25

   How high above the floor must food be stored?

   • AAt least 6 inches
   • BAt least 1 inch
   • CAt least 2 feet
   • DIt can be stored on the floor
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   Antwort: A. At least 6 inches

   The Food Code requires food to be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to protect it from dirt, water and pests.

4. Frage 4 von 25

   A food worker lives with someone who has just been diagnosed with a foodborne illness. What should the worker do?

   • AWash their hands one extra time
   • BSay nothing unless they feel sick
   • CTake the next week off without telling anyone
   • DTell the person in charge
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   Antwort: D. Tell the person in charge

   The person in charge needs to know about exposure so they can decide whether the worker must be restricted.

5. Frage 5 von 25

   What does FIFO mean when storing food?

   • AFill it full, then order
   • BFreeze it fast, then open it
   • CFish in front, other foods behind
   • DFirst in, first out: use older food before newer food
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   Antwort: D. First in, first out: use older food before newer food

   Put new deliveries behind older stock so the older food is used first.

6. Frage 6 von 25

   In this fridge diagram, which marker shows the shelf for ready-to-eat food?

   • AMarker 4
   • BMarker 6
   • CMarker 1
   • DMarker 5
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   Antwort: C. Marker 1

   Ready-to-eat food goes on the top shelf (marker 1), above all raw meat, fish and poultry.

7. Frage 7 von 25

   Ready-to-eat TCS food made in house must be date marked if it will be kept in the refrigerator longer than how long?

   • A24 hours
   • B7 days
   • C4 hours
   • D2 hours
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   Antwort: A. 24 hours

   Ready-to-eat TCS food held cold for more than 24 hours must be labeled with a date.

8. Frage 8 von 25

   The 2026 FDA Food Code added training on food defense. What is food defense?

   • AProtecting food from being contaminated on purpose
   • BKeeping prices low
   • CKeeping food warm during delivery
   • DDefending a restaurant in court
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   Antwort: A. Protecting food from being contaminated on purpose

   Food defense is about preventing intentional contamination of food, for example by limiting access to food areas.

9. Frage 9 von 25

   What must you do when cooking raw meat, poultry, fish or eggs in a microwave?

   • ACook it to 135°F and serve it right away
   • BCook it uncovered on high for exactly 1 minute
   • CCook to 165°F, cover it, rotate or stir it, and let it stand 2 minutes
   • DCook it to 145°F and put it in the cooler
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   Antwort: C. Cook to 165°F, cover it, rotate or stir it, and let it stand 2 minutes

   Microwaves heat unevenly. Raw animal foods cooked in a microwave must reach 165°F and stand covered for 2 minutes.

10. Frage 10 von 25

    A customer asks if a dish contains peanuts and you are not sure. What should you do?

    • AGuess based on how the dish looks
    • BAsk the chef or manager and check the ingredients before answering
    • CSay no, because most dishes do not have peanuts
    • DTell them to pick out any peanuts they see
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    Antwort: B. Ask the chef or manager and check the ingredients before answering

    Never guess about allergens. Check with the person who knows the recipe and ingredients.

11. Frage 11 von 25

    A food worker has nail polish and is preparing exposed food. What does the Food Code require?

    • AThey must wear intact single-use gloves
    • BThey must work only at the register
    • CThey must wash their hands for 2 minutes
    • DNothing, nail polish is always allowed
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    Antwort: A. They must wear intact single-use gloves

    Nail polish and fake nails can chip into food or hide dirt. They are allowed only if the worker wears intact gloves.

12. Frage 12 von 25

    A customer has trouble breathing after eating. They say they have a food allergy. What should you do first?

    • AOffer them a free dessert
    • BGive them a glass of water and wait
    • CCall 911 right away
    • DTell them to drive to a clinic
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    Antwort: C. Call 911 right away

    A severe allergic reaction can be life-threatening. Call 911 immediately.

13. Frage 13 von 25

    At what temperature must cold TCS food be held?

    • A55°F or colder
    • B41°F or colder
    • C45°F or colder
    • D50°F or colder
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    Antwort: B. 41°F or colder

    Cold holding means keeping TCS food at 41°F or colder.

14. Frage 14 von 25

    What is the total time allowed to cool cooked food from 135°F to 41°F?

    • A6 hours
    • B8 hours
    • C4 hours
    • D2 hours
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    Antwort: A. 6 hours

    Food must reach 70°F within 2 hours and 41°F within a total of 6 hours.

15. Frage 15 von 25

    What does TCS food mean?

    • AFood that is only served at breakfast
    • BFood that has been tested, cleaned and sealed
    • CFood that comes in a tin can
    • DFood that needs time and temperature control for safety
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    Antwort: D. Food that needs time and temperature control for safety

    TCS foods let germs grow quickly, so they must be kept out of the danger zone and used within safe time limits.

16. Frage 16 von 25

    How many major food allergens are recognized in the United States?

    • A14
    • B6
    • C12
    • D9
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    Antwort: D. 9

    The nine major food allergens are milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame.

17. Frage 17 von 25

    What should you do to a probe thermometer before and after each use?

    • AClean and sanitize it
    • BStore it in your pocket
    • CWipe it on your apron
    • DRun it under hot water only
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    Antwort: A. Clean and sanitize it

    Probe thermometers touch food, so they must be cleaned and sanitized to prevent cross-contamination.

18. Frage 18 von 25

    Under the Food Code, what must at least one supervisor or manager in most food establishments hold?

    • AA college degree in chemistry
    • BFood protection manager certification
    • CA commercial driver's license
    • DA pest control license
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    Antwort: B. Food protection manager certification

    The Food Code requires at least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility to be a certified food protection manager.

19. Frage 19 von 25

    Which step helps prevent allergen cross-contact when making an allergy-safe meal?

    • AUse the knife you just used on nuts
    • BWash hands, change gloves and use clean, sanitized equipment
    • CUse the same fryer oil as the breaded shrimp
    • DWipe the board with your apron
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    Antwort: B. Wash hands, change gloves and use clean, sanitized equipment

    Clean tools and surfaces, fresh gloves and clean hands keep allergens out of food meant to be allergen-free.

20. Frage 20 von 25

    When a customer orders a raw or undercooked animal food, such as a rare burger, what must the menu have?

    • AA written consumer advisory
    • BThe cook's name
    • CA price discount
    • DA picture of the food
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    Antwort: A. A written consumer advisory

    A consumer advisory tells customers that eating raw or undercooked meat, seafood or eggs may increase their risk of foodborne illness.

21. Frage 21 von 25

    What is cross-contamination?

    • ACooking two foods in the same oven
    • BThe spread of germs from one food or surface to another
    • CStoring food in a freezer
    • DMixing two sauces together
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    Antwort: B. The spread of germs from one food or surface to another

    Cross-contamination happens when germs move from raw food, dirty hands or dirty surfaces onto food that is ready to eat.

22. Frage 22 von 25

    When thawing food under running water, what must the water be like?

    • ARunning and at least 100°F
    • BStill and salty
    • CStill and hot
    • DRunning and 70°F or colder
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    Antwort: D. Running and 70°F or colder

    Food must be fully under cold running water at 70°F or colder, in a food prep sink.

23. Frage 23 von 25

    Food-contact surfaces that are in constant use must be cleaned and sanitized at least every how many hours?

    • A4 hours
    • B8 hours
    • C12 hours
    • D24 hours
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    Antwort: A. 4 hours

    Clean and sanitize surfaces that touch food at least every 4 hours while in use, and whenever they may be contaminated.

24. Frage 24 von 25

    A food worker has a small cut on a finger. What should they do?

    • ALeave it open so it heals faster
    • BKeep working without telling anyone
    • CCover it with a bandage and wear a single-use glove over it
    • DCover it with tape only
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    Antwort: C. Cover it with a bandage and wear a single-use glove over it

    A bandage plus a glove keeps germs from the wound out of food. Tell the person in charge about an infected wound.

25. Frage 25 von 25

    You just cut raw chicken on a cutting board. What must you do before cutting lettuce on it?

    • ATurn the board over
    • BWash, rinse and sanitize the board
    • CWipe it with a dry towel
    • DRinse it with cold water only
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    Antwort: B. Wash, rinse and sanitize the board

    Use a separate board, or wash, rinse and sanitize the board after raw meat and before ready-to-eat food.

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