Select two reasons from the list below, that best explain why you should not wear your ordinary clothing in the galley:
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What should you do if you normally work in the galley or messroom and find you are suffering from diarrhoea? Select all applicable answers.
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When washing an ordinary cooks knife, what part is likely to contain trapped particles of food and will need particular attention?
The area where the blade and handle meet.
The back of the blade.
The area where the fingers were gripping the handle.
The very tip of the point.
Which of the following food or food constituents are considered to be unhealthy when consumed on a regular basis?
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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?
Yes.
No.
What kind of footwear is acceptable for working in the galley and storerooms?
Heavy-duty, with a non-slip sole and reinforced toecap, covering the foot fully.
Comfortable, casual, soft leather and low cut.
Easily removed, well ventilated, flip-flop or sandal style.
Smooth-soled, open-backed clogs.
Why should wet cloths not be used for handling hot pans?
Because they conduct heat quickly and may cause scalding.
Because the moisture will transfer to the pan and cool the contents.
Because a cloud of steam will be generated, making it difficult to see safely.
Because international health and safety regulations prohibit the use of wet clothes within 3 metres of a lighted stove or range, on the grounds of fire safety.
What precautions should you take before washing down the galley at the end of the day?
Remove all electrical equipment from the galley, or cover it in plastic sheeting.
Check that the water supply is clean and fresh to minimize the risk of electrical shock.
All power to the galley range and other electrical equipment should be switched off and isolated.
All electrical equipment should be switched on to ensure, that they dry off in the shortest possible time.
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?
Yes.
No.
With which particular form of food poisoning are cream filled confectionary products associated?
Staphylococcal enterotoxin.
Salmonella enteritidis.
Norwalk gastrointestinal virus.
What types of fire should extinguishers fitted in a galley primarily be capable of dealing with? Select all applicable answers.
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Which of the following should be part of your standard hand-washing technique prior to handling food? Select all applicable answers.
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In which of the following publications and notices may guidance on food hygiene be found? Select all applicable answers.
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What is the traditional seaman’s saying that suggests the procedure to adopt when carrying stores?
“One hand for the ship and one for yourself”.
“One hand for the ship and one for the stores”.
“One hand for the Captain and one for the Cook”.
“Keep your hands to yourself”.
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?
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.
A Garbage Record Book cannot be used either to convict or protect a vessels Master and crew in relation to alleged pollution.
Yes – a Garbage Record Book is only admissible as prosecuting evidence.
After cooking, at what minimum temperature must rice be maintained during service?
63 °C.
83 °C.
41 °C.
10-12 °C.
How long must a Garbage Record Book be kept on-board?
Until the vessel is sold, changes flag or is scrapped.
5 years from the date of the first entry.
1 year from the date of the last entry.
2 years from the date of the last entry.
You are taking stores in port. A ship’s officer and a port official approach and say they wish to look inside some of the packages. Under which Code are they required to carry out such inspections?
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
MARPOL 73/78.
The International Health and Safety (ship’s Provisions) Regulations.
The World Health Organization Foodstuffs Monitoring Guidelines.
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?
Seek advice from the ship’s Safety Officer, who will perform a Risk Assessment and advise on the safety precautions necessary.
Nothing special, it’s only a refrigerator and everything will be OK.
Ensure that you get someone else to come inside the space with you at all times.
Tell the other galley staff that you are going to work in the refrigerators for the day.
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?
> 12 miles.
> 25 miles.
> 3 miles.
Disposal to sea is prohibited.
How might you safely and practically prevent spillage from pans on a galley range in bad weather? Select all applicable answers.
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Which of the following are forms of food poisoning?
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Why should trousers worn in the galley be loose fitting around the lower legs?
To lessen injury if hot liquids are accidentally spilled.
Because that is the fashion style adopted by all seafaring cooks.
Because ventilating the lower legs will lessen the chance of cramp.
Because ventilating the lower legs will lessen the chance of heat rash.
What is the estimated average required daily calorie intake for an active male?
1 940.
2 900.
2 150.
3 790.
You have just made up a batch of chocolate eclairs, containing fresh cream. At what temperature must they be stored until required for service?
5-7 °С.
10 °C.
0 °C.
1-2 °C
-3 °C
Is staphylococcal food poisoning spread directly from person-to-person? Select the most correct answer.
Yes.
No.
Yes, but only where the carrier has suffered from an infectious food poisoning virus within the previous 3 months.
Generally no, although there is a remote possibility if the average temperature in the galley does not drop below 22,7 °C throughout the working day.
What is the commonest form of food poisoning worldwide?
Staphylococcal enterotoxin.
Salmonella enteritidis.
Clostridium botulinum.
Norwalk virus.
How should wooden cutting boards be arranged after washing?
They should be stacked in such a way, that air circulates over all surfaces during drying.
They should be roughly wiped with a drying cloth and stacked one on top of another.
They should be placed in a dishwasher, which is programmed on the “accelerated drying” cycle.
Wooden cutting boards should only ever be scraped, sprayed with sanitizer spray and wiped dry; they should never be washed with water.
Can you use an egg if the shell is cracked?
Yes.
No.
Which of the following kinds of food are good sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids? Select all applicable answers.
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Why do blunt knives cause accidents? Select all applicable answers.
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What will happen if you overload the plate in a microwave oven? Select all applicable answers.
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Which international regulations deal specifically with the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships?
Annex V, MARPOL 73/78.
Chapter II, SOLAS 1974.
Annex I, ISPS Code.
Chapter VI, SOLAS 1974.
What kind of saw is used to cut bone near the surface?
A tenon saw.
A tendon saw.
A bow saw.
A bone saw.
Why is it not possible to wash all crockery and glassware in a dishwasher?
Because not all crockery and glassware is dishwasher proof.
Because health and safety regulations specify that items over 12′ (30 cm) in diameter must be washed by hand.
Because coloured glass and crockery will not survive the high washing temperature.
Because crockery that has previously contained seafood or chicken must be scrubbed by hand to ensure it is clear of infectious residues.
Which of the following are required in an entry in the Garbage Record Book? Select all applicable answers.
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Although smoking is not allowed in the galley, is it permitted to take snuff or use chewing tobacco instead?
Yes.
No.
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.
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What is the recommended procedure for defrosting frozen fish?
Remove all wrapping. Place in an oven at 180 °C for fifteen minutes. Turn once during thawing.
Remove all wrapping. Place on a suitable tray to contain water, defrost uncovered at room temperature. The fish may rest alongside other foods being defrosted at the same time.
Do not remove any wrapping. Place on a suitable tray to contain water, defrost in a refrigerator or cold room at 8-10 °C. Ensure the fish is kept well away from other uncooked food.
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.
No, what he did is extremely dangerous and could have led to food poisoning throughout the crew.
Yes, but he would have to ensure, that the rice was reheated to a temperature of at least 43 °C.
Which of the following are precautions necessary before cleaning electrical equipment in the galley? Select all applicable answers.
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You are the Cook on a cargo vessel. On which of the following occasions would you wash your hands? Select all applicable answers.
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At what temperature must products made with fresh or mock cream be stored until required for service?
5-7 °C.
0 °C.
1-2 °C.
-3 °C.
10 °C.
When requisitioning stores and provisions, how can shipping companies secure practical cooperation from their suppliers?
By requiring them to provide, wherever possible, packaging best suited to subsequent handling and disposal by the vessel.
By making it a condition of contract that the supplier receives and disposes of all garbage that a ship lands in the port of supply.
By requiring that no plastic is used in any goods and provisions supplied to the vessel.
What is the recommended maximum salt intake per person per day?
1 150 mg (0,05 oz).
2 300 mg (0,1 oz).
1 gm (0,035 oz).
5 gms (0,2 oz).
Which of the following is a correct statement in respect of the re-use of cooked meat in other dishes?
Meat and fish must be finely chopped or minced to allow reheating to at least 70 °C as quickly as possible.
There is no risk in mixing cooked and raw meat together to create the filling for a meat pie.
Once prepared, a dish containing meat that has already been cooked can be reheated any number of times as required until consumed.
How long is it estimated that it will take a tin can to degrade in the sea?
1 year.
3-14 months.
200-500 years.
100 years.
In terms of food temperature, what is the “danger zone”?
Between 5 °C and 63 °C.
Below 5 °C.
Above 63 °C.
Between 5 °C and 37 °C.
In order to meet the definition of “comminuted waste” under Annex V to MARPOL 73/78, what size of mesh must the particles be able to pass through?
25 mm.
30 mm.
10 mm.
50 mm.
Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 refers to a specific area of waste management. Which of the following is it?
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.
The standards on packing, marking, labelling, documentation, stowage, quantity limitations, exceptions and notifications for preventing pollution by harmful substances.
The processing of those types of operational waste generated as a result of cargo and ballast operations.
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?
Annex V.
Annex VI.
Annex I.
Annex III.
How could your menus best contribute to reducing the number of dental problems amongst the crew?
By limiting the use and supply of sugar-rich and starch-containing foods and beverages.
By increasing the use of red meat in the menus on a daily basis.
By ensuring that a minimum of 1,5 grammes of salt is consumed per person per day.
By ensuring that at least two portions of vegetables are available with every main meal.
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 fish?
Red.
Yellow.
Black.
Blue.
It is recommended that personnel engaged in food handling should avoid using perfume and scented anti-perspirant body sprays. Why is this?
Because there is a possibility that the scent can transfer to food during handling.
Because the heat of the galley will react with the alcohol in the perfume and intoxicate the wearer.
Because the heat of the galley will react with the perfume and induce itching.
Because the heat of the galley area will increase the evaporation of the scent and mask the aroma from the food.
Which of the following are key elements of a Garbage Management Plan? Select all applicable answers.
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Which of the following are precautions necessary before using electrical equipment in the galley? Select all applicable answers.
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At which times should a person engaged in food preparation wash his/her hands? Select all applicable answers.
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Which are the two recommended methods of cooling stock after preparation?
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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?
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.
In the common language of the ship’s crew.
In English and in the common language of the majority of the ship’s crew.
In English and in the language or languages of the passengers, if carried.
How many known infectious strains of Salmonella enteritidis are there?
Under 10.
27.
Approximately 120.
Over 2 000.
Which ship’s are required to carry a Garbage Management Plan?
All ship’s of 400 gross tonnages and above, and every ship certified to carry 15 persons or mire.
All ship’s of 500 tonnes or more, and with a keel laid after 1st January.
All ship’s with a crew of 15 persons or more.
All passenger ship’s not fitted with an approved incinerator device.
If a permanently-mounted electrical mixer breaks down, what should the catering staff do about it?
They should immediately order a replacement unit for delivery in the next port.
The catering staff are fully responsible at all times for any repairs necessary to galley equipment and should therefore make it serviceable again at the earliest opportunity.
They should report the defect through the proper channels, isolate the equipment from the power supply and place a safety notice on the unit.
Should the Master obtain a receipt or certificate for garbage landed to a port reception facility and why?
Yes, because it confirms and cross-references with the corresponding entry in the Garbage Record Book.
No, it is not necessary to obtain a receipt, or make an entry in a Garbage Record Book when garbage is landed to an official Port Reception Facility.
No, because the entry in the Garbage Record Book gives all the necessary information.
Yes, because it is a requirement under the ISPS Code.
The United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention run a program designed to protect passenger and crew health by minimizing the risk of gastrointestinal illness aboard cruise ships. What is it called?
The Vessel Sanitation Program.
The Cruise Ship Health Monitoring System.
The Cruise Industry Best Practise in Passenger Health Scheme.
The Homeland Security (Food Terrorism) Program.
An electrically-powered heat counter breaks down. What should the catering staff do about it?
They should report the defect through the proper channels, isolate the equipment from the power supply and place a safety notice on the unit.
The catering staff are fully responsible at all times for any repairs necessary to galley equipment and should therefore make it serviceable again themselves at the earliest opportunity.
They should immediately order a replacement unit for delivery in the next port.
They should run an extension lead from a socket elsewhere in the galley, and try to get the counter to run somehow from this alternative source.
Which of the following food or food constituents are considered to be healthy when consumed on a regular basis?
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Which of the following are designated as “Special Areas” under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78?
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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?
Yes.
No.
Which of the following are known sources of staphylococcal food poisoning? Select all applicable answers.
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How should you pick up a knife from a bench?
By the handle, with the point of the blade facing away from you.
By the blade, but only gripping the back and keeping clear of the cutting edge.
Slide it to the edge and then pick it up by the handle.
It doesn’t matter really and depends how it was left by the last person who used it.
Which of the following categories of garbage are prohibited from disposal to sea under Annex V to MARPOL 73/78?
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During an inspection or audit, which of the following may an inspector check with respect to an incinerator? Select all applicable answers.
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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?
Red.
Yellow.
Black.
Blue.
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?
Shorter.
Longer.
It makes no difference – they will take the same time to cook.
You are an assistant cook working on a large ferry. You have a boil on your wrist which has become infected. What must you do? Select all applicable answers.
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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?
> 12 miles.
> 25 miles.
> 3 miles.
Disposal to sea is prohibited.
What is a “butchers steel”?
A hardened-steel tool, with closely packed grooves providing an abrasive surface and used for sharpening knives.
A galvanized steel hook used for hanging large cuts of meat.
A special short-bladed knife used for scoring joints of meat prior to seasoning and basting.
A retaining bar, fitted to the galley range in bad weather, to prevent movement of the pots and pans.
Is smoking permitted in the galley? Select the most correct answer.
Yes.
No.
Yes, but only between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00.
No, if the vessel is in port, yes if it’s at sea.
In specific relation to MARPOL 73/78 can a Port State Control officer board and inspect a foreign-flagged vessel?
Yes.
No.
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.
Every person involved in the handling and preparation of food.
The Chief Cook or Senior Chief.
The Master.
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