Тест по Food Handling (CES v5.0)

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1

Which of the following are categories under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 for the purposes of entries in the Garbage Record Book?

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Plastics.; Floating dunnage, lining or packaging material.; Ground-down paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery, etc.; Paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery, etc.; Food waste.; Incinerator ash.
2

What is the traditional seaman’s saying that suggests the procedure to adopt when carrying stores?

Your answer is correct:

“One hand for the ship and one for yourself”.
3

Select two reasons from the list below, that best explain why you should not wear your ordinary clothing in the galley:

Your answer is correct:

It can pick up odours from the food during cooking, which will then transfer to your sleeping accommodation.; Germs may be transferred into the galley from other, less hygienic areas.
4

What are the three principles on which many Garbage Management Plans are based?

Your answer is correct:

Reduction at source.; Recycling.; Disposal.
5

Which of the following items of equipment should be fitted alongside the dedicated hand-washing basin in the galley? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

A bacterial liquid soap dispenser.; A hot air dryer or disposable towel dispenser.
6

What should you do if you normally work in the galley or messroom and find you are suffering from diarrhoea? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

Report the fact to your superior immediately.; Obtain medical assistance from the responsible Officer.; Where possible, avoid handling foodstuffs until the condition passes.
7

What kind of saw is used to cut bone that is deep and well covered by meat?

Correct answer:

A bow saw.

Your Answer:

A tenon saw.
8

Will the entries in a Garbage Record Book only ever be used to convict a vessel’s Master and crew in the event of a pollution incident?

Your answer is correct:

No, a Garbage Record Book can be used to demonstrate, that a vessel is complying with requirements and can be used to eliminate a vessel from an inquiry or absolve her of blame in the event of a suspected pollution incident.
9

A cargo ship comes into port in the United States. Who would routinely perform a sanitary inspection?

Your answer is correct:

The Food and Drug Administration inspector.
10

In the case study of the coaster that went to sea with stores left around in the galley, which of the following could the cook/steward be said to be guilty of? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

He had failed to leave the un-stowed provisions and stores in a safe condition.; He had failed to confirm the time of departure.; He entered the galley improperly dressed.; He did not evaluate the risks presented by the broken glass, tins, water and other items on the galley deck.
11

Which of the following is the recommended method for identifying knives, chopping boards and other utensils dedicated to the preparation of raw meat?

Your answer is correct:

By employing a colour coding system.
12

How should long handles on pans on a galley stove be positioned?

Your answer is correct:

They should be turned inwards, so that they are not accidentally caught by people walking past.
13

You accidentally cut the end of your finger whilst preparing food in the galley. It bleeds but stops after a few minutes. Should you report it?

Your answer is correct:

Yes.
14

Which of the following are required in an entry in the Garbage Record Book? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

Date.; Time.; Position.; Description of the garbage by category.; Estimated amount.; Signature of responsible person.
15

What is a “butchers steel”?

Your answer is correct:

A hardened-steel tool, with closely packed grooves providing an abrasive surface and used for sharpening knives.
16

Although smoking is not allowed in the galley, is it permitted to take snuff or use chewing tobacco instead?

Correct answer:

No.

Your Answer:

Yes.
17

What should be done with electrical equipment, prior to washing down the galley?

Your answer is correct:

All power to the galley range and other electrical equipment should be switched off and isolated before washing down.
18

According to regulation 9 to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 for every ship of 12 metres or more in length placards must be displayed notifying passengers and crew of the disposal requirements for garbage. In what language or languages must these placards be written?

Your answer is correct:

In the official language of the ship Flag State and also in English or French for ships, travelling to ports or offshore terminals of other nations.
19

In terms of food temperature, what is the “danger zone”?

Your answer is correct:

Between 5 °C and 63 °C.
20

Which of the following should be checked in the galley and associated areas at the end of the working day? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

Cooking and re-heating equipment is switched off.; Taps are closed.; Ovens, lockers and cabinets are closed and secured.; Unwanted lighting is switched off.; Doors and ports are closed and secured.
21

Which of the following kinds of food are good sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

Fish.; Nuts.; Vegetables.
22

When washing an ordinary cooks knife, what part is likely to contain trapped particles of food and will need particular attention?

Your answer is correct:

The area where the blade and handle meet.
23

What kind of footwear is acceptable for working in the galley and storerooms?

Your answer is correct:

Heavy-duty, with a non-slip sole and reinforced toecap, covering the foot fully.
24

How many portions of fruit and vegetables are recommended per day for the average adult?

Your answer is correct:

5.
25

Which of the following conditions must be applied to left-over cooked meat from an evening meal if it is to be re-used in a pie dish for the following mid-day meal? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

The cooked meat must be finely chopped or minced to allow reheating to at least 70 °C as quickly as possible.; The previously cooked meat must not be mixed with newly prepared raw meat.; The pie containing the re-used meat must only be heated once.
26

Under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78, at what distance from shore may a vessel inside a Special Area dispose of cooked food waste, that has been ground down or comminuted into the sea?

Your answer is correct:

> 12 miles.
27

Which of the following are reasons, why cotton is the most suitable material for a galley uniform? Select all applicable answers.

Correct answer:

It is absorbent.; It is hard-wearing.; It is comfortable.; It can withstand frequent laundering at high temperatures.

Your Answer:

It is hard-wearing.; It is comfortable.; It is non-absorbent.
28

If a permanently-mounted electrical mixer breaks down, what should the catering staff do about it?

Your answer is correct:

They should report the defect through the proper channels, isolate the equipment from the power supply and place a safety notice on the unit.
29

With which particular form of food poisoning are cream filled confectionary products associated?

Your answer is correct:

Staphylococcal enterotoxin.
30

Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 refers to a specific area of waste management. Which of the following is it?

Your answer is correct:

The handling of those types of food, domestic and operational waste generated during the normal running of a vessel and liable to be disposed of continuously or periodically.
31

In most colour coding systems for kitchen knives, what colour is used to indicate the knife is to be used only for the preparation of raw meat?

Correct answer:

Red.

Your Answer:

Blue.
32

Which of the following are potential hygiene risks associated with the use of tin openers? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

An opener is commonly used to open a wide variety of canned goods, leading to the possible transfer of food particles between tins.; The tip of the blade and the edge of the rotating cog come into contact with the foodstuffs being opened, possibly leading to contamination.; There may be dirt or other contaminants on the lid and around the rim, which can be picked up as the tin turns during opening.; Small fragments of metal may adhere to the tip during opening and transfer to the food.; Unless tin openers are washed after every use, or subject to a strict routine of regular and frequent cleaning, there is the risk of food particles remaining on the equipment and the consequent development of bacteria.
33

Why are rolled joints more at risk from bacterial infection?

Your answer is correct:

Because the bacteria, which may originally have been present on the outside surface of the meat will be transferred to the inside when the joint is rolled.
34

Why should wet cloths not be used for handling hot pans?

Your answer is correct:

Because they conduct heat quickly and may cause scalding.
35

Which of the following items of equipment should be available with the hand-washing facilities in the galley? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

A bacterial liquid soap dispenser.; A hot air dryer or disposable towel dispenser.
36

How should wooden cutting boards be arranged after washing?

Your answer is correct:

They should be stacked in such a way, that air circulates over all surfaces during drying.
37

Should the Master obtain a receipt or certificate for garbage landed to a port reception facility and why?

Your answer is correct:

Yes, because it confirms and cross-references with the corresponding entry in the Garbage Record Book.
38

What precautions should you take before washing down the galley at the end of the day?

Your answer is correct:

All power to the galley range and other electrical equipment should be switched off and isolated.
39

What did the report on “food terrorism” issued by the World Health Organisation in 2003 suggest might be inserted into foodstuffs by terrorists as a means of deliberately harming civilians?

Your answer is correct:

Chemical or biological agents.
40

Which of the following are precautions necessary before using electrical equipment in the galley? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

Ensure that you are properly and safely dressed.; Verify that the machine is suitable for the intended task.; Establish that the equipment is in good working order.; Confirm that the equipment has been properly assembled and set-up.; Check that all guards are in position.; Confirm that the machine has been properly cleaned before use.
41

Which Annex to the International Convention on the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, commonly known as MARPOL 73/78, deals specifically with prevention of pollution by garbage from ships?

Your answer is correct:

Annex V.
42

Which international regulations deal specifically with the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships?

Your answer is correct:

Annex V, MARPOL 73/78.
43

Which of the following types of knife must never be used for cutting?

Your answer is correct:

Palette knife.
44

Why do blunt knives cause accidents? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

Because extra pressure is required to work them.; There is an increased chance that they may slip.
45

How long must a Garbage Record Book be kept on-board?

Your answer is correct:

2 years from the date of the last entry.
46

Why is it not possible to wash all crockery and glassware in a dishwasher?

Your answer is correct:

Because not all crockery and glassware is dishwasher proof.
47

Is smoking permitted in the galley? Select the most correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

No.
48

When requisitioning stores and provisions, how can shipping companies secure practical cooperation from their suppliers?

Your answer is correct:

By requiring them to provide, wherever possible, packaging best suited to subsequent handling and disposal by the vessel.
49

Which of the following are known sources of staphylococcal food poisoning? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

Foods that require considerable handling during preparation.; Foods that are kept slightly elevated temperatures after preparation.; Food that is not cooked thoroughly.; Food that is not kept properly hot or cold as required.; Handling of foodstuffs with bare hands, after touching the face or mouth.
50

You have just joined a large container ship as cook for the first time. What will you do in respect of the alarms and other safety devices, fitted to the walk-in refrigerators and freezers? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

Identify which devices are fitted.; Establish where the devices are located.; Check the Safety Manual for procedures applicable to the devices.; Ask the departing cook to demonstrate any devices I am not confident and competent with.; Check when the devices were last tested and that the test proved them in satisfactory condition.
51

A walk-in refrigerator has been out of service for an extended period of time and needs cleaning. There is a suspicion that there may be an ongoing gas leak from the cooling system and a repair may also be necessary. What are you going to do?

Your answer is correct:

Seek advice from the ship’s Safety Officer, who will perform a Risk Assessment and advise on the safety precautions necessary.
52

Which of the following categories of garbage are prohibited from disposal to sea under Annex V to MARPOL 73/78?

Your answer is correct:

Plastic, including synthetic ropes, fishing nets and plastic bags, vessel inside a Special Area.; Plastic, including synthetic ropes, fishing nets and plastic bags, vessel outside a Special Area.; Paper, rags, glass, etc, comminuted or ground, vessel within a Special Area.
53

In which of the following publications and notices may guidance on food hygiene be found? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seaman.; The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency Marine Guidance Note “Guidelines for Food Hygiene on Merchant ship’s and Fishing Vessels”.; The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Vessel Sanitation Operations Manual.
54

At what temperature must products made with fresh or mock cream be stored until required for service?

Your answer is correct:

5-7 °C.
55

Under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78, at what distance from shore may a vessel outside a Special Area dispose of paper, rags and glass bottles, that have been ground down or comminuted into the sea?

Your answer is correct:

> 3 miles.
56

What should be on the deck immediately outside the door to a walk-in refrigerator or freezer space?

Your answer is correct:

Non-slip matting.
57

Who has the responsibility to ensure, that the highest standards of cleanliness and basic hygiene are observed in the catering department? Select the most correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

Every person involved in the handling and preparation of food.
58

What kind of saw is used to cut bone near the surface?

Your answer is correct:

A tenon saw.
59

Which of the following are designated as “Special Areas” under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78?

Your answer is correct:

The Mediterranean Sea.; The Baltic Sea area.; The Gulfs area.; The North Sea.; The wider Caribbean Region.; The Antarctic area.
60

Under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78, at what distance from shore may a vessel inside a Special Area dispose of inert ash, comminuted (slurry) into the sea?

Your answer is correct:

Disposal to sea is prohibited.
61

What is the recommended maximum salt intake per person per day?

Your answer is correct:

2 300 mg (0,1 oz).
62

In specific relation to MARPOL 73/78 can a Port State Control officer board and inspect a foreign-flagged vessel?

Your answer is correct:

Yes.
63

It is recommended that personnel engaged in food handling should avoid using perfume and scented anti-perspirant body sprays. Why is this?

Your answer is correct:

Because there is a possibility that the scent can transfer to food during handling.
64

Is it acceptable practice, on the grounds of minimizing wastage, to cook a portion of rice, keep it warm for service, then refrigerate any unused part and reheat it at a later stage?

Correct answer:

No.

Your Answer:

Yes.
65

Does a joint which has been filled with a stuffing mix take longer or shorter to cook, than one of equivalent weight which has not been stuffed?

Your answer is correct:

Longer.
66

Which are the two recommended methods of cooling stock after preparation?

Your answer is correct:

By transferring to wide, shallow pans.; By standing deep pots in a sink of cold water.
67

The cook on this ship had been under pressure from the Catering Superintendent and the Captain regarding the amount of food wasted over the month, and the overtime hours of the catering department. In order to save both time and food, he decided to cook a large portion of rice, keep it warm for service during the evening meal, then refrigerate the leftover rice and reheat the next day for the lunchtime meal. Is what he did acceptable? Select the most correct answer.

Your answer is correct:

No, what he did is extremely dangerous and could have led to food poisoning throughout the crew.
68

Why should trousers worn in the galley be loose fitting around the lower legs?

Your answer is correct:

To lessen injury if hot liquids are accidentally spilled.
69

Who administers the Vessel Sanitation Program on passenger and cruise ship’s calling at US ports?

Your answer is correct:

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
70

What is the best policy to follow, in order to prevent people walking into the galley and possibly introducing germs and other forms of contamination into the area?

Your answer is correct:

Prohibit unauthorized persons from the galley and storeroom areas at all times.
71

After cooking, at what minimum temperature must rice be maintained during service?

Your answer is correct:

63 °C.
72

Some fresh prawns have been peeled in preparation for a cocktail dish. Some fresh salad has been cleaned and prepared to accompany it. The dish is not required for another four hours. What will you do with these ingredients in the meantime?

Your answer is correct:

The prawns and the salad will be placed in separate containers, covered and refrigerated until required.
73

Which of the following is a correct statement in respect of the re-use of cooked meat in other dishes?

Your answer is correct:

Meat and fish must be finely chopped or minced to allow reheating to at least 70 °C as quickly as possible.
74

How might you safely and practically prevent spillage from pans on a galley range in bad weather? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

Fill pans to a lower level.; Fit guard rails (fiddlers).
75

What types of fire should extinguishers fitted in a galley primarily be capable of dealing with? Select all applicable answers.

Correct answer:

Type B (flammable liquids).; Type C (electrical).

Your Answer:

Type C (electrical).
76

An electrically-powered heat counter breaks down. What should the catering staff do about it?

Your answer is correct:

They should report the defect through the proper channels, isolate the equipment from the power supply and place a safety notice on the unit.
77

At which times should a person engaged in food preparation wash his/her hands? Select all applicable answers.

Your answer is correct:

Before commencing work.; After using toilet.; After blowing his/her nose.; After handling refuse or food wastes.; After smoking.; After handling raw produce – meat, poultry, fish and vegetables.
78

How many known infectious strains of Salmonella enteritidis are there?

Your answer is correct:

Over 2 000.
79

Some raw chicken has been cut into strips for an hors d’oeuvre dish. To accompany it, some fresh salad has been cleaned and prepared. The dish is not required until the evening. Can the meat and salad be stored together in the same dish in a refrigerator until required?

Your answer is correct:

No.
80

You have just made up a batch of chocolate eclairs, containing fresh cream. At what temperature must they be stored until required for service?

Your answer is correct:

5-7 °С.