New Mexico Food Handler Practice Test 2026: Test próbny 3

1. Pytanie 1 z 25

   How close to the true temperature must a food thermometer in Fahrenheit read?

   • AWithin 20°F
   • BWithin 15°F
   • CWithin 10°F
   • DWithin 2°F
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   Odpowiedź: D. Within 2°F

   The Food Code requires food temperature measuring devices scaled in Fahrenheit to be accurate to within 2°F.

2. Pytanie 2 z 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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   Odpowiedź: 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.

3. Pytanie 3 z 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
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   Odpowiedź: A. No, throw them away after one use

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

4. Pytanie 4 z 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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   Odpowiedź: A. Clean and sanitize it

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

5. Pytanie 5 z 25

   Raw shell eggs may be received at an air temperature of no more than what?

   • A55°F
   • B45°F
   • C65°F
   • D70°F
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   Odpowiedź: B. 45°F

   The Food Code allows raw shell eggs to be received in refrigerated equipment at an air temperature of 45°F or colder.

6. Pytanie 6 z 25

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

   • ASoapy wash water
   • BClear rinse water
   • CSanitizer
   • DIce
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   Odpowiedź: C. Sanitizer

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

7. Pytanie 7 z 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
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   Odpowiedź: 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. Pytanie 8 z 25

   Which illness is one that a food worker must report if a doctor diagnoses it?

   • ASeasonal pollen allergy
   • BHepatitis A
   • CA tension headache
   • DAthlete's foot
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   Odpowiedź: B. Hepatitis A

   Diagnoses that must be reported include norovirus, hepatitis A, Shigella, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, typhoid fever and nontyphoidal Salmonella.

9. Pytanie 9 z 25

   Where may a restaurant get its food?

   • AFrom an approved, licensed source
   • BFrom a worker's home kitchen
   • CFrom a customer who brings it in
   • DFrom any roadside stand
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   Odpowiedź: A. From an approved, licensed source

   Food must come from approved sources that follow food safety laws. Food made in a private home is not allowed unless the law permits it.

10. Pytanie 10 z 25

    Who is responsible for food safety during a shift under the Food Code?

    • AThe newest employee
    • BThe person in charge
    • CThe delivery driver
    • DThe first customer of the day
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    Odpowiedź: B. The person in charge

    A person in charge must be present during operating hours to make sure food safety rules are followed.

11. Pytanie 11 z 25

    In this diagram, what does marker 3 show?

    • AThe chicken should be cut after the salad on the same board
    • BThe salad must be cut on the red board
    • CThe knives can be shared if they are wiped
    • DRaw chicken, its juices and its knife must never touch the salad
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    Odpowiedź: D. Raw chicken, its juices and its knife must never touch the salad

    Marker 3 is the crossed-out arrow: nothing from the raw chicken board should reach the ready-to-eat salad.

12. Pytanie 12 z 25

    In this diagram, which marker shows where the tip of the probe should be?

    • AMarker 2
    • BMarker 3
    • CMarker 1
    • DMarker 4
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    Odpowiedź: C. Marker 1

    Marker 1 is the center of the thickest part. Markers 2 and 3 are the bone and the tray, which the probe must not touch.

13. Pytanie 13 z 25

    Vegetables, fruits and grains that are cooked to be held hot must reach what temperature?

    • A165°F
    • B135°F
    • C100°F
    • D155°F
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    Odpowiedź: B. 135°F

    Plant foods cooked for hot holding must reach at least 135°F.

14. Pytanie 14 z 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
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    Odpowiedź: 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.

15. Pytanie 15 z 25

    Fish that will be served raw, such as in sushi, must first be treated in what way to kill parasites?

    • AStored in the cooler for 24 hours
    • BRinsed in cold water for 1 minute
    • CSoaked in lemon juice
    • DFrozen at -4°F or colder for 7 days
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    Odpowiedź: D. Frozen at -4°F or colder for 7 days

    The Food Code requires parasite destruction by freezing, for example at -4°F or colder for 7 days, unless the fish is exempt.

16. Pytanie 16 z 25

    What are the three main types of hazards that can make food unsafe?

    • AHot, cold and room temperature
    • BBiological, chemical and physical
    • CSweet, sour and salty
    • DFrozen, canned and fresh
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    Odpowiedź: B. Biological, chemical and physical

    Germs are biological hazards, cleaners and pesticides are chemical hazards, and objects such as glass or metal are physical hazards.

17. Pytanie 17 z 25

    Which conditions help bacteria grow fastest?

    • ABright light and wind
    • BWarm temperatures, moisture and time
    • CFreezing temperatures and dryness
    • DVery hot temperatures above 165°F
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    Odpowiedź: B. Warm temperatures, moisture and time

    Bacteria grow fastest in moist TCS food that stays in the danger zone for too long.

18. Pytanie 18 z 25

    What is one of the best ways to keep pests out?

    • AKeep garbage cans open
    • BLeave food uncovered overnight
    • CLeave the back door open for fresh air
    • DKeep doors and windows closed or screened and seal holes
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    Odpowiedź: D. Keep doors and windows closed or screened and seal holes

    Deny pests access, food and shelter: seal openings, cover food and keep garbage in tightly covered cans.

19. Pytanie 19 z 25

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

    • A145°F
    • B165°F
    • C135°F
    • D155°F
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    Odpowiedź: B. 165°F

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

20. Pytanie 20 z 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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    Odpowiedź: 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.

21. Pytanie 21 z 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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    Odpowiedź: 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.

22. Pytanie 22 z 25

    Can food workers touch ready-to-eat food, such as sandwich bread, with bare hands?

    • ANo, they must use utensils, deli tissue or single-use gloves
    • BYes, if they wear a hat
    • CYes, if their hands look clean
    • DYes, if the food will be served cold
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    Odpowiedź: A. No, they must use utensils, deli tissue or single-use gloves

    Bare hands can spread germs. Ready-to-eat food will not be cooked again, so it must be handled with gloves or utensils.

23. Pytanie 23 z 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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    Odpowiedź: B. 41°F or colder

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

24. Pytanie 24 z 25

    How long must shellfish tags for oysters, clams and mussels be kept?

    • A7 days
    • B90 days
    • C30 days
    • D1 year
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    Odpowiedź: B. 90 days

    Keep shellfish identification tags for 90 days so the source can be traced if people get sick.

25. Pytanie 25 z 25

    Can hand sanitizer be used instead of washing your hands?

    • AYes, but only after handling raw meat
    • BNo, it can only be used after washing hands
    • CYes, it works just as well
    • DYes, if your hands look clean
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    Odpowiedź: B. No, it can only be used after washing hands

    Hand antiseptics are not a substitute for handwashing. Use them only after washing, if at all.

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