Food Safety Practice Test (Ireland) 2026: Test próbny 2

Test próbny 2 z 2 – Food Safety Practice Test (Ireland): kolejne pytania z odpowiedziami i wyjaśnieniami (liczba pytań: 35).

Higiena żywności
Irlandia
Pytania: 60
Sprawdzono 10 października 2026

Pytanie 1 z 35
Which of these condiments is one of the 14 allergens?
- Mustard
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Vinegar
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Mustard
Mustard is one of the 14 allergens that must be declared.
Pytanie 2 z 35
Must allergen information be given for food that is not prepacked, such as meals in a restaurant?
- Only if the customer pays extra
- No, only for packaged food
- Yes, it must be available for every dish that contains one of the 14 allergens
- Only at weekends
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Yes, it must be available for every dish that contains one of the 14 allergens
EU law requires allergen information for non-prepacked food, and Irish regulations set out how it must be given.
Pytanie 3 z 35
Which Irish regulations cover allergen information for non-prepacked food?
- The Licensing Acts
- The Road Traffic Act 1961
- S.I. No. 489 of 2014
- The Planning and Development Act 2000
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. S.I. No. 489 of 2014
The Health (Provision of Food Allergen Information to Consumers in Respect of Non-Prepacked Food) Regulations 2014 are S.I. No. 489 of 2014.
Pytanie 4 z 35
In Ireland, how must allergen information for non-prepacked food be provided?
- In writing, for example on the menu or a chart
- Only by word of mouth
- Only on request by post
- It does not need to be provided
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. In writing, for example on the menu or a chart
Irish rules require allergen information for non-prepacked food to be available in written form, not only verbally.
Pytanie 5 z 35
Which step helps prevent allergens getting into a dish that should be free of them?
- Clean utensils and surfaces, and wash hands between dishes
- Store open allergen ingredients above other foods
- Use one spoon for all sauces
- Use the same oil for everything
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Clean utensils and surfaces, and wash hands between dishes
Allergens can transfer through shared equipment, oil and hands. Clean tools and hands prevent cross-contact.
Pytanie 6 z 35
A customer has swelling and difficulty breathing after eating. What should you do first?
- Offer them dessert
- Call 112 or 999 for an ambulance
- Give them a glass of water and wait
- Tell them to go home
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Call 112 or 999 for an ambulance
A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) is a medical emergency. Call the emergency services at once.
Pytanie 7 z 35
At what temperature should hot food be held for service?
- 55°C or above
- 40°C or above
- 50°C or above
- 63°C or above
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. 63°C or above
Hot food should be held at 63°C or above to stop bacteria multiplying.
Pytanie 8 z 35
What core temperature is commonly used to check that food is cooked thoroughly?
- 63°C
- 60°C
- 50°C
- 75°C
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. 75°C
Cook food until the centre reaches 75°C, or an equivalent safe time and temperature combination.
Pytanie 9 z 35
At what temperature should chilled food be kept?
- 20°C or below
- 15°C or below
- 5°C or below
- 10°C or below
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. 5°C or below
Keep chilled food at 5°C or below.
Pytanie 10 z 35
At what temperature should a freezer keep food?
- −5°C
- −18°C or colder
- 0°C
- 5°C
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. −18°C or colder
Freezers should keep food at −18°C or colder. Freezing stops bacteria multiplying but does not kill them.
Pytanie 11 z 35
What does food law say about the cold chain for chilled food?
- It can be broken whenever it is convenient
- It must not be interrupted, except for short, safe periods during preparation, transport, storage, display and service
- It only applies to ice cream
- It only applies to food from abroad
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. It must not be interrupted, except for short, safe periods during preparation, transport, storage, display and service
Regulation 852/2004 says the cold chain is not to be interrupted, with limited periods allowed where there is no risk to health.
Pytanie 12 z 35
How should food that will be kept chilled be cooled after cooking?
- As quickly as possible
- Next to the oven
- In a deep pot with the lid on
- Slowly, overnight on the counter
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. As quickly as possible
Regulation 852/2004 says such food is to be cooled as quickly as possible after heat processing.
Pytanie 13 z 35
What should happen to liquid that runs off food as it thaws?
- It should be frozen again
- It should be drained away so it cannot contaminate other food
- It should be left on the shelf
- It should be added to sauces
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. It should be drained away so it cannot contaminate other food
Thawing must be done to minimise risk, and thaw liquid that may be a risk must be drained.
Pytanie 14 z 35
Where should the tip of a probe thermometer be placed to check cooked meat?
- In the centre of the thickest part, away from bone
- Just under the surface
- Touching the bone
- Touching the tray
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. In the centre of the thickest part, away from bone
The centre of the thickest part is the last place to heat up. Clean the probe between foods.
Pytanie 15 z 35
What does food law require of people working in food-handling areas?
- Rubber boots at all times
- A high degree of personal cleanliness and suitable, clean protective clothing
- No hair at all
- Expensive uniforms
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. A high degree of personal cleanliness and suitable, clean protective clothing
Regulation 852/2004 requires a high degree of personal cleanliness and suitable, clean and, where needed, protective clothing.
Pytanie 16 z 35
A food handler has diarrhoea. What must they do?
- Keep working but wear gloves
- Tell no one until the end of the week
- Report it to the food business operator straight away and not handle food
- Keep working but wash hands more often
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Report it to the food business operator straight away and not handle food
People with diarrhoea or other illnesses that could be passed on through food must report it immediately and must not handle food.
Pytanie 17 z 35
Which condition must a food handler report to their employer?
- A new haircut
- Tiredness after a late night
- An infected wound or skin infection
- A sore muscle from the gym
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. An infected wound or skin infection
Infected wounds, skin infections and sores can contaminate food and must be reported.
Pytanie 18 z 35
For how long should you rub soapy hands together when handwashing?
- About 5 seconds
- About 2 seconds
- Ten minutes
- At least 20 seconds
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. At least 20 seconds
Rub all parts of the hands with soap for at least 20 seconds, then rinse and dry them well.
Pytanie 19 z 35
At which of these times must a food handler wash their hands?
- After using the toilet
- Only at the end of the day
- Only before going home
- Only when hands look dirty
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. After using the toilet
Also wash before work, after breaks, after handling raw food or waste, after cleaning and after touching your face or hair.
Pytanie 20 z 35
What must handwashing facilities in a food business have?
- Only a towel
- Hot and cold running water and materials for cleaning and drying hands
- Nothing special
- Only cold water
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Hot and cold running water and materials for cleaning and drying hands
Regulation 852/2004 requires enough handwashbasins with hot and cold running water and materials for cleaning and hygienic drying.
Pytanie 21 z 35
Should handwashing basins also be used to wash food?
- No, food washing must use separate facilities where needed
- Yes, always
- Yes, if the tap is hot
- Yes, but only for vegetables
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. No, food washing must use separate facilities where needed
Regulation 852/2004 says that, where needed, facilities for washing food must be separate from handwashing facilities.
Pytanie 22 z 35
Do disposable gloves replace handwashing?
- No, wash hands before putting on gloves and change gloves often
- Yes, gloves are always enough
- Yes, if they are blue
- Yes, for the whole shift
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. No, wash hands before putting on gloves and change gloves often
Gloves can spread bacteria like hands. Wash hands first and change gloves between tasks.
Pytanie 23 z 35
Which best describes cross-contamination?
- Freezing food
- Mixing two sauces
- The transfer of bacteria from one food or surface to another
- Cooking food twice
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. The transfer of bacteria from one food or surface to another
Raw meat, dirty hands, cloths and equipment can all spread bacteria to ready-to-eat food.
Pytanie 24 z 35
In this diagram, what is marker 3 warning against?
- Raw chicken, its juices and its knife must never touch the salad
- One knife is shared
- The chicken goes on the green board
- The salad is cut on the red board
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Raw chicken, its juices and its knife must never touch the salad
Keep raw and ready-to-eat food, and the equipment used for each, apart.
Pytanie 25 z 35
In this fridge diagram, what goes on the bottom shelf (marker 6)?
- Dairy products
- Raw poultry
- Ready-to-eat food
- Cooked food
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Raw poultry
Raw poultry goes at the bottom so its juices cannot drip onto other food.
Pytanie 26 z 35
What does a "use by" date on food tell you?
- After this date the food should not be eaten, for safety reasons
- The date the food was made
- The food tastes best before this date
- The date the shop must reorder
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. After this date the food should not be eaten, for safety reasons
Use-by dates are for highly perishable foods. After the date, the food is considered unsafe.
Pytanie 27 z 35
What does two-stage cleaning involve?
- Cleaning twice with the same cloth
- Sweeping and then mopping
- Cleaning off dirt and grease first, then disinfecting
- Cleaning only before an inspection
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Cleaning off dirt and grease first, then disinfecting
Disinfectant does not work well on dirty surfaces, so clean first and then disinfect.
Pytanie 28 z 35
What is the "contact time" of a disinfectant?
- How long it takes to buy
- How long it can be stored
- How long it must stay on a surface to work
- How long it takes to dry
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. How long it must stay on a surface to work
Follow the label. Wiping disinfectant off too soon means it may not kill enough bacteria.
Pytanie 29 z 35
What does food law require food businesses to have for pests?
- A pest only on weekends
- Adequate procedures to control pests
- A pet cat in the kitchen
- Nothing at all
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Adequate procedures to control pests
Regulation 852/2004 requires adequate procedures to control pests and to stop pets getting into food areas.
Pytanie 30 z 35
Which of these suggests rodents are present?
- Sealed packaging
- Droppings and gnaw marks
- Cold food at 3°C
- Clean floors
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Droppings and gnaw marks
Report signs of pests to your manager straight away.
Pytanie 31 z 35
How must cleaning chemicals and other hazardous substances be stored?
- Next to the flour
- On the shelf above the prep table
- Labelled and stored in separate, secure containers
- In empty food containers
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Labelled and stored in separate, secure containers
Regulation 852/2004 requires hazardous substances to be adequately labelled and stored in separate and secure containers.
Pytanie 32 z 35
How should food waste be managed?
- Removed from food rooms as quickly as possible and kept in closable containers
- Left at the back door overnight
- Stored in the walk-in fridge with food
- Left in open boxes beside food
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Removed from food rooms as quickly as possible and kept in closable containers
Regulation 852/2004 requires food waste to be removed quickly and put in closable containers that are easy to clean.
Pytanie 33 z 35
Which of these is an example of physical contamination?
- Bleach on a chopping board
- Peanut traces in a sauce
- A piece of glass in a dessert
- Bacteria on raw chicken
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. A piece of glass in a dessert
Physical contaminants are objects such as glass, metal, plasters, hair and packaging.
Pytanie 34 z 35
Which conditions do most food poisoning bacteria need to multiply?
- Food, moisture, warmth and time
- Freezing cold
- Light, air and noise
- Salt and vinegar only
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Food, moisture, warmth and time
Temperature control and good timing stop bacteria multiplying to harmful levels.
Pytanie 35 z 35
Which food poisoning bacterium can multiply slowly even in a fridge?
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Clostridium perfringens
- Campylobacter
- Bacillus cereus
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria can grow slowly in the fridge. Chilled ready-to-eat foods must be kept cold and used within their shelf life.

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