Arizona Food Handler Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?

   • AThey mean the same thing
   • BCleaning kills germs; sanitizing removes dirt
   • CCleaning removes food and dirt; sanitizing reduces germs to safe levels
   • DSanitizing is only for floors
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Cleaning removes food and dirt; sanitizing reduces germs to safe levels

   Clean first with soap and water, then sanitize with heat or an approved chemical.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Where should you place the tip of a probe thermometer to check a piece of meat?

   • ATouching the bottom of the pan
   • BTouching the bone
   • CJust under the surface
   • DIn the center of the thickest part
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. In the center of the thickest part

   The thickest part heats last. Bones and pans can give a false reading.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What is a foodborne illness?

   • AA sickness caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or drinks
   • BA stomach ache caused by eating too quickly
   • CA skin rash caused by touching cleaning chemicals
   • DAn allergy to the smell of cooking food
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A sickness caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or drinks

   A foodborne illness happens when someone eats or drinks food that carries harmful germs, toxins or chemicals.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   In this fridge diagram, why is raw fish (marker 4) stored above raw poultry (marker 6)?

   • AFish is heavier than poultry
   • BFish needs a lower cooking temperature than poultry
   • CFish should always be eaten first
   • DPoultry needs to be colder than fish
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Fish needs a lower cooking temperature than poultry

   Raw foods are stored by cooking temperature: those needing the lowest cooking temperature go higher, and poultry (165°F) goes on the bottom.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Under the Food Code, cold food can be held without temperature control for up to 6 hours if what is true?

   • AIt starts at 41°F or colder and never goes above 70°F
   • BIt is served only to adults
   • CIt is covered with plastic wrap
   • DIt starts at room temperature and is stirred often
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. It starts at 41°F or colder and never goes above 70°F

   The 6-hour option for cold food only works if the food starts at 41°F or colder and stays at 70°F or below.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Which tool should be used to scoop ice for drinks?

   • AA clean ice scoop with a handle
   • BBare hands
   • CA coffee mug
   • DA drinking glass
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A clean ice scoop with a handle

   Glasses can break in the ice and hands carry germs. Use a scoop and store it so the handle does not touch the ice.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Under the Food Code, cooked food must cool from 135°F to 70°F within how long?

   • A4 hours
   • B8 hours
   • C6 hours
   • D2 hours
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. 2 hours

   The first stage of cooling, from 135°F to 70°F, must happen within 2 hours because germs grow fastest in this range.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Chicken salad was made on Monday. Monday counts as day 1. What is the last day it can be served?

   • AWednesday
   • BSunday
   • CThe next Monday
   • DSaturday
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Sunday

   Day 1 is Monday, so day 7 is Sunday. After that, the food must be thrown out.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Which of these is a TCS food that must be kept cold once prepared?

   • AA whole uncut apple
   • BA bag of sugar
   • CCut melon
   • DA loaf of bread
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Cut melon

   Once melons are cut, germs can grow on the moist flesh, so cut melon must be kept at 41°F or colder.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef in the Food Code?

    • A135°F for 15 seconds
    • B155°F for 17 seconds
    • C145°F for 15 seconds
    • D130°F for 1 second
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 155°F for 17 seconds

    Ground meat such as hamburgers and sausage must reach 155°F for 17 seconds, because grinding spreads germs through the meat.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Can single-use gloves be washed and used again?

    • ANo, throw them away after one use
    • BYes, if they are washed with soap
    • CYes, if they are rinsed in sanitizer
    • DYes, but only on the same day
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. No, throw them away after one use

    Single-use gloves are used once and then thrown away.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry, such as chicken and turkey?

    • A145°F
    • B165°F
    • C135°F
    • D155°F
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 165°F

    Poultry must reach 165°F. Higher temperatures are also safe, but 165°F is the minimum.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Which food should never be served undercooked to a highly susceptible population, such as in a nursing home?

    • AFully cooked hard-boiled eggs
    • BToast
    • CRaw or undercooked eggs
    • DCanned peaches
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Raw or undercooked eggs

    Highly susceptible populations should not be served undercooked meat, fish or eggs, raw oysters, raw sprouts, or unpasteurized milk or juice.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Which item is approved as a sanitizer in many food establishments?

    • AChlorine bleach mixed to the right strength
    • BHot tap water at 100°F
    • CDish soap
    • DVinegar from the kitchen
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Chlorine bleach mixed to the right strength

    Common approved sanitizers include chlorine bleach, quaternary ammonium (quat) and iodine, used at the right concentration.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What is the correct order for cleaning and sanitizing a food-contact surface?

    • ASanitize, wash, rinse, towel-dry
    • BWash, rinse, sanitize, air-dry
    • CRinse, sanitize, wash, air-dry
    • DWash, sanitize, rinse, towel-dry
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Wash, rinse, sanitize, air-dry

    Sanitizer does not work well on dirty surfaces, so wash and rinse first, then sanitize and let it air-dry.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Which jewelry may a food worker wear on the hands and arms while preparing food?

    • AA plain ring, such as a wedding band
    • BA bracelet
    • CA watch
    • DA ring with stones
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A plain ring, such as a wedding band

    The Food Code allows only a plain ring, and medically necessary devices, on the hands and arms.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    A worker at a nursing home kitchen has a sore throat with a fever. What should happen?

    • AThey can work if they wear a mask
    • BThey should be excluded from working with food
    • CThey can work if they drink hot tea
    • DThey can work with raw food only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. They should be excluded from working with food

    Sore throat with fever leads to exclusion when the worker serves a highly susceptible population, such as a nursing home.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Where should raw poultry be stored in a refrigerator with ready-to-eat food?

    • AOn the bottom shelf
    • BAbove the salad
    • CNext to the cooked food
    • DOn the top shelf
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. On the bottom shelf

    Raw poultry needs the highest cooking temperature, so it goes lowest. That way its juices cannot drip onto other food.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Within how long must leftovers be reheated to 165°F for hot holding?

    • A4 hours
    • B2 hours
    • C6 hours
    • D8 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 2 hours

    Reheating must be done quickly, within 2 hours, so the food does not sit in the danger zone.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    In a three-compartment sink, what is in the third compartment?

    • ASoapy wash water
    • BClear rinse water
    • CSanitizer
    • DIce
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Sanitizer

    The three compartments are used to wash, rinse and sanitize, in that order.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Who should a food worker tell when they are sick?

    • AThe delivery driver
    • BA regular customer
    • CNo one, if they feel well enough
    • DThe person in charge
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The person in charge

    Food workers must report certain symptoms and diagnoses to the person in charge so the right action can be taken.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    A cook has had diarrhea since last night. What should happen?

    • AThey can work at the grill but not the salad station
    • BThey can work if they wash their hands more
    • CThey can work if they wear gloves
    • DThey must not work with food until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. They must not work with food until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours

    Workers with vomiting or diarrhea are excluded from work and can return once symptoms have been gone for at least 24 hours.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    In this cooling diagram, what does marker 2 show?

    • AHolding food at 135°F
    • BCooling from 70°F to 41°F within the next 4 hours
    • CReheating food to 165°F
    • DCooling from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Cooling from 70°F to 41°F within the next 4 hours

    Marker 2 is the second stage: from 70°F down to 41°F within 4 more hours, so the total is no more than 6 hours.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Which of these is a chemical hazard?

    • ACleaning liquid that drips onto food
    • BA hair in the soup
    • CA metal twist tie in a bag of bread
    • DBacteria on raw ground beef
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Cleaning liquid that drips onto food

    Cleaners, sanitizers and pesticides are chemical hazards. Store them below and away from food.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Which of these is one of the major food allergens?

    • AChicken
    • BSesame
    • CCorn
    • DRice
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Sesame

    Sesame became the ninth major food allergen in the United States in 2023.

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