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Kitchen Safety Quiz

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Kitchen Safety Quiz

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📋 Instructions

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. For multiple choice questions, circle ONE answer only. For true/false questions, tick the correct box. Complete all short answer questions in full sentences.

🔥 Part 1: Multiple Choice & True/False

1. What temperature should your refrigerator be set to for food safety?

a) 8°C or below

b) 4°C or below

c) 10°C or below

d) 15°C or below

2. When washing your hands in the kitchen, you should scrub for at least:

a) 10 seconds

b) 20 seconds

c) 30 seconds

d) 5 seconds

3. True or False: It's safe to use the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables without washing it.

True

False

4. What should you do if oil catches fire in a pan?

a) Pour water on it

b) Turn off heat and cover with a lid

c) Move the pan to the sink

d) Blow on the flames

5. True or False: You should always wash your hands before handling food.

True

False

6. Which of these foods is safe to eat past its expiry date?

a) Raw chicken

b) Fresh milk

c) Canned beans (if can isn't damaged)

d) None of the above

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer & Matching

7. List three things you should check before using a kitchen knife safely.
8. Explain why cross-contamination is dangerous in the kitchen.
9. Match the kitchen hazard with the correct safety action:
Spilled liquid on floor
Hot oven
Sharp knife
Raw meat
Store separately from other foods
Use oven mitts
Clean up immediately
Cut away from your body
10. Describe what you should do if you cut yourself while cooking.

📝 Answer Key

1. b) 4°C or below

2. b) 20 seconds

3. False

4. b) Turn off heat and cover with a lid

5. True

6. d) None of the above

7. Sample answers: Check blade is sharp/clean, ensure handle is secure, check for damage

8. Cross-contamination spreads harmful bacteria from one food to another, which can cause food poisoning

9. Spilled liquid→Clean up immediately, Hot oven→Use oven mitts, Sharp knife→Cut away from body, Raw meat→Store separately

10. Sample answer: Stop cooking, wash hands, apply pressure to stop bleeding, cover with clean bandage, seek help if needed

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