Illinois Food Handler Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

Practice test 4 ng 6 para sa Illinois Food Handler Practice Test: 25 pang tanong na may mga sagot at paliwanag.

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Illinois
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Sinuri noong Oktubre 10, 2026

Tanong 1 ng 25
In this handwashing diagram, what is step 6?
- Add soap
- Wet both hands
- Rinse under running water
- Turn off the tap using the paper towel
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Turn off the tap using the paper towel
Using the paper towel to turn off the tap keeps clean hands from touching the dirty handle.
Tanong 2 ng 25
Why is norovirus a big concern in restaurants?
- It can only be spread by raw chicken
- It only grows in canned food
- Cooking food makes it more dangerous
- It spreads very easily from the hands of sick workers to food
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. It spreads very easily from the hands of sick workers to food
Norovirus is very contagious. Workers with vomiting or diarrhea must stay home, and good handwashing helps stop the spread.
Tanong 3 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
Tanong 4 ng 25
When should sanitizer solution in a bucket be changed?
- Never, it lasts forever
- When it is dirty, cloudy or too weak
- Once a week
- Only when it runs out
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. When it is dirty, cloudy or too weak
Food and dirt use up sanitizer. Replace it when it looks dirty or tests too weak.
Tanong 5 ng 25
A food worker lives with someone who has just been diagnosed with a foodborne illness. What should the worker do?
- Wash their hands one extra time
- Say nothing unless they feel sick
- Take the next week off without telling anyone
- Tell the person in charge
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
Tanong 6 ng 25
Can single-use gloves be washed and used again?
- No, throw them away after one use
- Yes, if they are washed with soap
- Yes, if they are rinsed in sanitizer
- Yes, but only on the same day
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. No, throw them away after one use
Single-use gloves are used once and then thrown away.
Tanong 7 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
Tanong 8 ng 25
Which group of people is most likely to get very sick from a foodborne illness?
- Teenagers who play sports
- Healthy adults between 20 and 40 years old
- People who work in restaurants
- Young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems
These groups are called a highly susceptible population (HSP). Their bodies have a harder time fighting off germs.
Tanong 9 ng 25
What is jaundice?
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- A rash on the hands
- A runny nose
- A painful sore throat
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Jaundice can be a sign of hepatitis A. A worker with jaundice must not work with food and the health department must be told.
Tanong 10 ng 25
What is the minimum total time for washing your hands?
- 10 seconds
- 20 seconds
- 5 seconds
- 2 minutes
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 20 seconds
The whole handwashing process should take at least 20 seconds.
Tanong 11 ng 25
Who should a food worker tell when they are sick?
- The delivery driver
- A regular customer
- No one, if they feel well enough
- The person in charge
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
Tanong 12 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
Tanong 13 ng 25
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef in the Food Code?
- 135°F for 15 seconds
- 155°F for 17 seconds
- 145°F for 15 seconds
- 130°F for 1 second
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
Tanong 14 ng 25
Which of these is a physical hazard?
- Norovirus on a worker's hands
- Salmonella bacteria on raw chicken
- Sanitizer that splashed into soup
- A piece of broken glass in a salad
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. A piece of broken glass in a salad
A physical hazard is an object, such as glass, metal, a staple or a bandage, that ends up in food.
Tanong 15 ng 25
How close to the true temperature must a food thermometer in Fahrenheit read?
- Within 20°F
- Within 15°F
- Within 10°F
- Within 2°F
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Within 2°F
The Food Code requires food temperature measuring devices scaled in Fahrenheit to be accurate to within 2°F.
Tanong 16 ng 25
What is a foodborne illness?
- A sickness caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or drinks
- A stomach ache caused by eating too quickly
- A skin rash caused by touching cleaning chemicals
- An allergy to the smell of cooking food
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
Tanong 17 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Clean and sanitize it
Probe thermometers touch food, so they must be cleaned and sanitized to prevent cross-contamination.
Tanong 18 ng 25
Meat that has been injected with a marinade or brine must be cooked to at least what temperature?
- 145°F for 15 seconds
- 155°F for 17 seconds
- 135°F for 15 seconds
- 125°F for 1 minute
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 155°F for 17 seconds
Injecting or tenderizing pushes germs from the surface into the meat, so it must reach 155°F for 17 seconds.
Tanong 19 ng 25
In a three-compartment sink, what is in the third compartment?
- Soapy wash water
- Clear rinse water
- Sanitizer
- Ice
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Sanitizer
The three compartments are used to wash, rinse and sanitize, in that order.
Tanong 20 ng 25
What is "active managerial control"?
- Checking temperatures only once a year
- Managers setting procedures, training staff and checking that food safety steps are followed
- A health inspector running the kitchen
- Letting each worker decide their own food safety rules
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Managers setting procedures, training staff and checking that food safety steps are followed
Active managerial control means managers take charge of food safety with written procedures, training and monitoring.
Tanong 21 ng 25
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry, such as chicken and turkey?
- 145°F
- 165°F
- 135°F
- 155°F
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 165°F
Poultry must reach 165°F. Higher temperatures are also safe, but 165°F is the minimum.
Tanong 22 ng 25
Where may food workers eat, drink or smoke?
- At the prep table
- Only in a designated area away from food and equipment
- In the walk-in cooler
- Next to the dish machine
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Only in a designated area away from food and equipment
Eating, drinking and tobacco use belong in a set area where they cannot contaminate food. Wash hands afterward.
Tanong 23 ng 25
A customer asks if a dish contains peanuts and you are not sure. What should you do?
- Guess based on how the dish looks
- Ask the chef or manager and check the ingredients before answering
- Say no, because most dishes do not have peanuts
- Tell them to pick out any peanuts they see
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
Tanong 24 ng 25
Which item is approved as a sanitizer in many food establishments?
- Chlorine bleach mixed to the right strength
- Hot tap water at 100°F
- Dish soap
- Vinegar from the kitchen
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Chlorine bleach mixed to the right strength
Common approved sanitizers include chlorine bleach, quaternary ammonium (quat) and iodine, used at the right concentration.
Tanong 25 ng 25
In this cooling diagram, what does marker 2 show?
- Holding food at 135°F
- Cooling from 70°F to 41°F within the next 4 hours
- Reheating food to 165°F
- Cooling from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.

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