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If you are moving from one place to another while carrying a knife, what should you do?

hold the knife high above your head so everyone can see it
slightly poke someone with the knife so they know that you have it
run with the knife to get there quickly
announce to others around you that you have a sharp knife: "Sharp knife!"
What is the safest way to pass someone a knife?

pass the knife by holding the back of the blade and offering them the handle
pass the knife by offering them the blade and holding the handle
place the knife on the work surface next to the person you are passing it to
toss the knife using an underhand throw
What is the most important thing to remember about cleaning a knife safely?

ask a friend to clean the knife instead of doing it yourself
clean the knife immediately after you have finished using it
clean a knife in the dishwasher
allow the knife to soak in a sink full of soap suds
The action most likely to cause a serious electric shock is:

keeping electric cords out of the way when using an appliance
standing in a puddle of water while unplugging an appliance
using an electric appliance when standing on a dry floor
using electric appliances when your hands are dry
To safely reach items on high shelves you should (choose all correct answers):

ask a taller person for help
stand on the kitchen counter
step on a stepstool
stand on a wobbly chair
During a cooking lab students must remember to never:

run or make sudden movements
use a knife
speak loudly
operate an oven or stove
If I spill water on the floor, the best thing to do is:

tell the teacher
put a chair over the spill so people don’t slip
spread the water out using your feet
wipe it up immediately
What should you NEVER do to put out a grease fire?

pour water on the flames
pour baking soda on the flames
pour salt on the flames
cover on the flames with a lid
When handling hot pots and pans, students must:

handle hot items with a cool, wet rag or towel
move quickly
never use high heat in the first place
use appropriate potholders or oven mitts
You have a really dirty pan that is tough to get clean. You should:

mix two cleaners together
use a scrub pad with hot soapy water
leave it dirty, dry it, and put it back in the cupboard
throw it away
To prevent poisonings you should:

mix bleach and ammonia together
trust child-proof caps to keep children safe
put all poisons or medicines in a locked cabinet
store poisons or medicines on the counter so you can watch them
Sharp knives are safer to use than dull knives.

True
False
After breaking a glass, it is okay to use your bare hands to pick up the big pieces of glass before sweeping up the small pieces with a broom.

True
False
When unplugging the mixer, pull on the cord, not the plug.

True
False
It’s a good idea to pick up hot pots and pans with a damp pot holder.

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False
When cooking noodles on the stove, turn the handle of the pot so that it hangs out over the edge of the stove.

True
False
It is okay to have a rug in the kitchen without a sticky backing.

True
False
What does it mean when a food is considered potentially hazardous?

food that requires a knife for preparing
a food that contains a lot of fat
a food, when raw, that might contain microorganisms which could make you sick
food that is not all the way dead
Which foods are considered potentially hazardous in their raw form? (Choose all correct answers)

oranges
eggs
chicken
ground beef
When you need to thaw a chicken breast, where should you thaw the chicken?

in the refrigerator next to your fruits and vegetables
outside in the sun
on the counter
in the refrigerator in a separate, covered container away from fruits and vegetables
Cross-contamination is:

when boys and girls are in the same place at the same time
when chicken is covered by salmonella bacteria
the transfer of dangerous contaminants from one source to another
mixing fruits and vegetables
How can you help to prevent food-borne illness? (Choose all correct answers)

wash hands before handling food
avoid cross-contamination
clean food-prep surfaces before using them
cook meats thoroughly
Which is an example of food in the danger zone?

a hamburger that has been sitting at room temperature for five hours
a raw unsliced apple stored on the counter
a chicken breast that has been cooked to 170° F and then eaten soon after
potato salad that has been stored in the refrigerator below 40° F
soup that has been held at 180 °F for three hours
Before beginning a lab that uses food, what is something that students must do in order to prevent the spread of food-borne illness?

have the supplies ready to go
sharpen pencils
blow your nose
wash your hands
What is the most effective way to wash your hands?

wash with hot and soapy water for as long as it takes you to sing the ABC’s twice
don’t wash your hands if they appear to be clean
use lots of cold water
only use soap, no need for water
When do you need to wash your hands again? (Choose all correct answers)

after sneezing in your hand
after cracking eggs
after touching your face or hair
after handling raw chicken
What is best way to sanitize a work surface before beginning food prep?

you can just use your hands to brush off the crumbs
use a damp sponge that appears to be clean
wipe the surface with a used cloth that you found drying on the edge of the sink
clean surfaces using a paper towel and an appropriate sanitizer
What is food-borne illness?

when people are allergic to certain foods
when foods make people sick because they contain preservatives
sickness caused by eating foods contaminated by harmful microorganisms
a sick feeling that people get when they eat too much food