Texas Food Handler Practice Test 2026: Övningsprov 4

Övningsprov 4 av 6 för Texas Food Handler Practice Test: 25 fler frågor med svar och förklaringar.

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131 frågor
Kontrollerad 10 oktober 2026

Fråga 1 av 25
In this diagram, which marker shows the temperature danger zone?
- Marker 3
- Marker 4
- Marker 2
- Marker 1
Visa svar
Svar: C. Marker 2
Marker 2 is the red band from 41°F to 135°F, where bacteria grow fast.
Fråga 2 av 25
What is the temperature danger zone in the FDA Food Code?
- 32°F to 41°F
- 41°F to 135°F
- 0°F to 32°F
- 135°F to 212°F
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Svar: B. 41°F to 135°F
Germs grow fastest between 41°F and 135°F, so TCS food should spend as little time as possible in this range.
Fråga 3 av 25
How high above the floor must food be stored?
- At least 6 inches
- At least 1 inch
- At least 2 feet
- It can be stored on the floor
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 4 av 25
What is the minimum total time for washing your hands?
- 10 seconds
- 20 seconds
- 5 seconds
- 2 minutes
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Svar: B. 20 seconds
The whole handwashing process should take at least 20 seconds.
Fråga 5 av 25
Under the Food Code, a handwashing sink must provide water at what temperature?
- At least 100°F
- At least 165°F
- At least 70°F
- At least 135°F
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Svar: A. At least 100°F
Handwashing sinks must supply warm water at 100°F or more.
Fråga 6 av 25
Which of these is a chemical hazard?
- Cleaning liquid that drips onto food
- A hair in the soup
- A metal twist tie in a bag of bread
- Bacteria on raw ground beef
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Svar: A. Cleaning liquid that drips onto food
Cleaners, sanitizers and pesticides are chemical hazards. Store them below and away from food.
Fråga 7 av 25
Which is a sign that pests may be in the kitchen?
- A full soap dispenser
- A clean floor
- Cold food at 38°F
- Droppings and gnaw marks
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Svar: D. Droppings and gnaw marks
Droppings, gnawed packages, nests and dead insects are signs of pests. Tell the person in charge right away.
Fråga 8 av 25
How do you check that a chemical sanitizer is the right strength?
- Taste a drop
- Use a test strip or test kit
- Smell it
- Look at its color
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Svar: B. Use a test strip or test kit
Test strips show whether the sanitizer concentration is correct. Measure sanitizer carefully when you mix it.
Fråga 9 av 25
Which equipment should you use to reheat food for hot holding?
- A steam table
- A slow cooker on low
- A food warmer
- A stove, oven or microwave
Visa svar
Svar: D. A stove, oven or microwave
Hot holding equipment heats food too slowly. Reheat quickly on a stove, in an oven or in a microwave, then move it to hot holding.
Fråga 10 av 25
A food worker has nail polish and is preparing exposed food. What does the Food Code require?
- They must wear intact single-use gloves
- They must work only at the register
- They must wash their hands for 2 minutes
- Nothing, nail polish is always allowed
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 11 av 25
What does TCS food mean?
- Food that is only served at breakfast
- Food that has been tested, cleaned and sealed
- Food that comes in a tin can
- Food that needs time and temperature control for safety
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 12 av 25
A cook has had diarrhea since last night. What should happen?
- They can work at the grill but not the salad station
- They can work if they wash their hands more
- They can work if they wear gloves
- They must not work with food until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 13 av 25
Which is a safe way to thaw a frozen turkey?
- In the refrigerator
- In a sink of hot water
- On the counter overnight
- Outside in the sun
Visa svar
Svar: A. In the refrigerator
Thawing in the refrigerator keeps the food at 41°F or colder. It is the best method but takes planning.
Fråga 14 av 25
Ready-to-eat food from a sealed commercial package, such as canned chili, must be heated to what temperature for hot holding?
- 165°F
- 155°F
- 100°F
- 135°F
Visa svar
Svar: D. 135°F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat food from an intact package only needs to reach 135°F for hot holding.
Fråga 15 av 25
Who is responsible for food safety during a shift under the Food Code?
- The newest employee
- The person in charge
- The delivery driver
- The first customer of the day
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Svar: B. The person in charge
A person in charge must be present during operating hours to make sure food safety rules are followed.
Fråga 16 av 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?
- 24 hours
- 7 days
- 4 hours
- 2 hours
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Svar: A. 24 hours
Ready-to-eat TCS food held cold for more than 24 hours must be labeled with a date.
Fråga 17 av 25
What should you do to a probe thermometer before and after each use?
- Clean and sanitize it
- Store it in your pocket
- Wipe it on your apron
- Run it under hot water only
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Svar: A. Clean and sanitize it
Probe thermometers touch food, so they must be cleaned and sanitized to prevent cross-contamination.
Fråga 18 av 25
In this diagram, what does marker 4 show?
- 135°F, the hot holding temperature
- 41°F, the cold holding temperature
- 32°F, the freezing point of water
- 165°F, the cooking temperature for poultry and reheated food
Visa svar
Svar: D. 165°F, the cooking temperature for poultry and reheated food
Marker 4 is the green line at 165°F, used for poultry, stuffed foods and reheating food for hot holding.
Fråga 19 av 25
What is the total time allowed to cool cooked food from 135°F to 41°F?
- 6 hours
- 8 hours
- 4 hours
- 2 hours
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Svar: A. 6 hours
Food must reach 70°F within 2 hours and 41°F within a total of 6 hours.
Fråga 20 av 25
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for raw eggs cracked and cooked to order for a customer?
- 125°F for 15 seconds
- 145°F for 15 seconds
- 135°F for 15 seconds
- 115°F for 15 seconds
Visa svar
Svar: B. 145°F for 15 seconds
Eggs cooked for immediate service must reach 145°F for 15 seconds.
Fråga 21 av 25
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for stuffing made with meat, fish or poultry?
- 145°F
- 165°F
- 155°F
- 135°F
Visa svar
Svar: B. 165°F
Stuffing and stuffed meats, fish, poultry and pasta must reach 165°F.
Fråga 22 av 25
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a fish fillet?
- 145°F for 15 seconds
- 125°F for 15 seconds
- 135°F for 15 seconds
- 115°F for 1 minute
Visa svar
Svar: A. 145°F for 15 seconds
Fish, seafood, and steaks or chops of beef, pork, veal and lamb must reach 145°F for 15 seconds.
Fråga 23 av 25
Ice was used in an ice bath to cool a pot of soup. Can that ice be used in drinks?
- No, ice used to cool food or containers cannot be used as food
- Yes, if it is rinsed first
- Yes, if it is still frozen
- Yes, if it is used within 1 hour
Visa svar
Svar: A. No, ice used to cool food or containers cannot be used as food
The Food Code does not allow ice used as a coolant to be used as food or in drinks.
Fråga 24 av 25
A customer has trouble breathing after eating. They say they have a food allergy. What should you do first?
- Offer them a free dessert
- Give them a glass of water and wait
- Call 911 right away
- Tell them to drive to a clinic
Visa svar
Svar: C. Call 911 right away
A severe allergic reaction can be life-threatening. Call 911 immediately.
Fråga 25 av 25
Can hand sanitizer be used instead of washing your hands?
- Yes, but only after handling raw meat
- No, it can only be used after washing hands
- Yes, it works just as well
- Yes, if your hands look clean
Visa svar
Svar: 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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