Food Safety and Hygiene Quiz for Year 5 Design Technology

Question 1

Which of these is the best way to prevent food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Wash your hands before handling food.

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Leave food out at room temperature for long periods.

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Taste food to check if it is cooked through.

Question 2

What is the correct temperature for storing cooked meat in a refrigerator?

Accepted Answer

4°C (39°F)

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8°C (46°F)

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12°C (54°F)

Question 3

Which of the following is a symptom of food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Nausea

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Headache

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Sneezing

Question 4

Why should you wash fruit and vegetables before eating them?

Accepted Answer

To remove harmful bacteria

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To improve their taste

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To make them look more appealing

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a potential food hazard?

Accepted Answer

Falling objects

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Bacteria

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Chemicals

Question 6

What should you do if you think you have food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Drink plenty of fluids

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Take antibiotics

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Ignore it

Question 7

What is the difference between food hygiene and food safety?

Accepted Answer

Food hygiene focuses on cleanliness, while food safety focuses on preventing harm

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They are the same thing

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Food safety focuses on cleanliness, while food hygiene focuses on preventing harm

Question 8

What is the most important thing you can do to stop food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Wash your hands with soap before and after touching food.

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Cover food to keep germs away.

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Freeze food to kill germs.

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Use bleach to clean food surfaces.

Question 9

Which of these actions can lead to food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Leaving cooked food at room temperature for a few hours

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Washing your hands before handling food

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Storing food at the right temperature

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Reheating food until it's piping hot before eating

Question 10

To prevent the spread of germs, it's important to wash your hands before handling food. Is this a good food hygiene practice?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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No

Question 11

Why is it important to store food at the correct temperature?

Accepted Answer

To stop bacteria from growing

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To keep the food fresh

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To make sure the food is cooked properly

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To prevent the food from freezing

Question 12

When preparing food, what could cause harm?

Accepted Answer

Mixing raw and cooked food

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Using a sharp knife

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Cooking food at a high temperature

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Wearing an apron

Question 13

Why is it a good idea to wash fruit and vegetables before eating them?

Accepted Answer

To remove dirt and germs

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To improve the flavour

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To make them look nicer

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To keep them from rotting

Question 14

What temperature should you store meat in the fridge at?

Accepted Answer

0-5°C

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5-10°C

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10-15°C

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15-20°C

Question 15

What should you do first if you think someone has food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Call for help

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Give them lots to drink

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Make them sick

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Wait and see if they get better

Question 16

Why is it crucial to follow food safety rules?

Accepted Answer

To stop getting ill and staying healthy

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To make food taste nicer

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To avoid wasting food

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To obey the law

Question 17

What are three important ways to prevent spreading bacteria in the kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands before and after handling food

Accepted Answer

Tie long hair back when cooking

Accepted Answer

Wear clean clothes and an apron

Question 18

What is the most common type of food contamination?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria

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Viruses

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Chemicals

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Physical objects

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a way that food can become contaminated and make you sick?

Accepted Answer

Too much salt

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Bacteria

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Chemicals

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Bits of glass or plastic

Question 20

What is the leading cause of foodborne illnesses?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria

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Viruses

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Parasites

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Chemicals

Question 21

Which of these is a law that helps keep food safe in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Food Safety Act 1990

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HACCP

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ISO 22000

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BRCGS

Question 22

What is the most important thing to do to keep your hands clean when handling food?

Accepted Answer

Wash your hands with soap and water

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Wear gloves

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Cover your hair

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Wear an apron

Question 23

Why is it important to cook food to a safe internal temperature?

Accepted Answer

To kill harmful bacteria

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To make it taste better

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To make it look nicer

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To preserve nutrients

Question 24

What is the safest way to defrost frozen food?

Accepted Answer

In the refrigerator

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In the microwave

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At room temperature

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In cold water

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a typical symptom of food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Feeling very happy

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Feeling sick or being sick

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Vomiting

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Diarrhoea

Question 26

What is the recommended temperature for storing raw meat in the fridge?

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5°C or below

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10°C or below

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15°C or below

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20°C or below

Question 27

Why is it important to wash your hands before touching food?

Accepted Answer

To remove germs that can make you ill

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To make your hands smell nice

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To keep your hands dry

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To prevent cuts

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a good practice when preparing food?

Accepted Answer

Tasting the food as you cook it

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Using clean equipment

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Covering food when you put it in the fridge

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Washing fruit and vegetables before eating them

Question 29

What is the name of the law in the UK that sets rules for food safety?

Accepted Answer

The Food Safety Act

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The Hygiene Act

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The Health and Safety at Work Act

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The Clean Food Act

Question 30

Which of the following is not a way food can become contaminated?

Accepted Answer

Electricity

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Bacteria

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Chemicals

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Physical objects

Question 31

What does the 'use by' date on food packaging indicate?

Accepted Answer

When the food is no longer safe to eat

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When the food tastes the best

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When the food was produced

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How to store the food

Question 32

Who is responsible for setting food safety regulations in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Food Standards Agency (FSA)

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The Department of Health

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Local councils

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Supermarkets

Question 33

Which method is safest for defrosting frozen food?

Accepted Answer

Refrigerator

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Microwave

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Room temperature

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In the sun

Question 34

How should you store leftover food to keep it safe?

Accepted Answer

In a sealed container in the refrigerator

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In a covered container on the counter

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In a plastic bag in the freezer

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In a metal container outside

Question 35

Which of the following is **not** a type of food contamination?

Accepted Answer

Electrical

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Physical

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Chemical

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Biological

Question 36

What is the best way to clean a chopping board after preparing raw meat?

Accepted Answer

Sanitizing it with a disinfectant

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Wiping it with a damp cloth

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Rinsing it under cold water

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Washing it with hot soapy water

Question 37

In the UK, what is the main cause of food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria

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Viruses

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Parasites

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Chemicals

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a symptom of food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Losing hair

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Feeling sick (nausea)

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Being sick (vomiting)

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Having diarrhea

Question 39

What temperature should cooked meat be stored at?

Accepted Answer

Below 5°C

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Between 5°C and 8°C

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Between 8°C and 10°C

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Above 10°C

Question 40

What is the main purpose of a food safety certificate?

Accepted Answer

To show that a food handler has been trained

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To guarantee that food will be safe to eat

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To make food preparation easier

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To allow food handlers to work without supervision

Question 41

What should you do if you think food has been contaminated?

Accepted Answer

Throw it away

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Eat it anyway

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Cook it for longer

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Call a doctor

Question 42

What is the primary reason for cooking food?

Accepted Answer

To kill harmful bacteria and make the food safe to eat

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To change the texture

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To enhance the flavor

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To make it easier to digest

Question 43

How should you properly store leftovers to prevent spoilage?

Accepted Answer

In a sealed container in the refrigerator

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In a plastic bag

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In a microwave

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On the kitchen counter

Question 44

Why is it crucial to follow food safety guidelines?

Accepted Answer

To protect consumers from foodborne illnesses and ensure the safety of the food supply

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To impress others

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To make your kitchen look clean

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To comply with the law

Question 45

What is cross-contamination?

Accepted Answer

The transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another

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The mixing of different types of food

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The undercooking of food

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The overcooking of food

Question 46

Which of the following is a practical way to prevent cross-contamination in the kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Using separate cutting boards for raw meat and other foods

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Using the same utensils for all foods

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Not washing hands after handling raw meat

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Storing food in open containers

Question 47

What is the recommended internal temperature for cooking poultry to ensure the destruction of harmful bacteria?

Accepted Answer

74°C

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54°C

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63°C

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84°C