Lesson 3.4.1.4.2
3.4.1.4.2 Main food poisoning bacteria Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 3
20 questions
In partnership with Revision Ninja
Lesson 3.4.1.4.2, Main food poisoning bacteria: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (8585), Unit 3: Food safety, written with Revision Ninja.
Host it live on the board and students join with a game code on their own devices, or revise alone with Free Play. The answers are revealed in the game.
The 20 questions
-
Which bacterium is commonly linked to raw or undercooked poultry?
- Campylobacter
- Lactobacillus bulgaricus
- Penicillium roqueforti
- Saccharomyces yeast
-
Which bacterium is linked to raw eggs and to raw or undercooked poultry and meat?
- Lactobacillus
- Penicillium
- Salmonella
- Yeast
-
Which bacterium is a particular concern in soft cheese, pâté and cold smoked fish?
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Listeria
- Campylobacter
- E. coli
-
Which bacterium is carried on the skin, in the nose and in the hair of people?
- Campylobacter
- Salmonella
- E. coli
- Staphylococcus aureus
-
Which bacterium is found in the gut of animals and can be present in undercooked minced meat?
- Listeria
- E. coli
- Penicillium
- Staphylococcus aureus
-
A cream cake left out at room temperature becomes unsafe. Which bacterium is most likely?
- Campylobacter
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Penicillium
- Lactobacillus
-
Which food poisoning bacterium is uniquely able to grow at standard refrigerator temperatures?
- Listeria
- E. coli
- Salmonella
- Campylobacter
-
Which bacterium produces a toxin that is not destroyed by normal cooking?
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Salmonella
- Campylobacter
- Penicillium
-
Which food poisoning bacterium is named in the spec and is a particular warning for pregnant people?
- Listeria
- Lactobacillus
- Penicillium
- Saccharomyces
-
Which bacterium is linked to food eaten raw, such as salad leaves and unwashed produce?
- Penicillium
- E. coli
- Yeast
- Lactobacillus
-
Why are eggs a specific concern regarding Salmonella contamination?
- Yolks are acidic
- Internal presence
- Whites contain enzymes
- Shells are sterile
-
Which two bacteria are both associated with poultry?
- Campylobacter and Salmonella
- Staphylococcus and yeast
- Lactobacillus and Penicillium
- Listeria and Lactobacillus
-
Which raw meat is most commonly associated with Campylobacter?
- Pork
- Poultry
- Lamb
- Beef
-
Which food is a major risk factor for E. coli infection?
- Undercooked mince
- Boiled rice
- Pasteurised milk
- Cooked pasta
-
Which food type is most commonly linked to Staphylococcus aureus contamination?
- Raw carrots
- Cream cakes
- Frozen peas
- Dry flour
-
Which bacteria is most likely transferred to salad from unwashed boards used for raw meat?
- Campylobacter
- Mould
- Yeast
- Lactobacillus
-
What is the typical contamination route for Staphylococcus aureus?
- Soil
- Raw flour
- Human skin
- Pest droppings
-
Why is unpasteurised milk considered a high food poisoning risk?
- Freezing storage
- High acidity
- Low moisture
- Lacks pasteurisation
-
Why do different food poisoning bacteria require varied control measures?
- Identical growth
- Same temperatures
- Different sources
- Equal lifespans
-
Which bacteria can survive and grow in chilled soft cheeses?
- Salmonella
- Bacillus cereus
- Staphylococcus
- Listeria
Related quizzes
- Growth conditions for microorganisms and enzymes Quiz · 3.4.1.1.1 · 20 questions
- High risk foods and control of microorganism growth Quiz · 3.4.1.1.2 · 20 questions
- Control of enzymic action in food Quiz · 3.4.1.1.3 · 20 questions
- Signs of food spoilage: enzymic action, mould and yeast Quiz · 3.4.1.2 · 20 questions
- Microorganisms in food production Quiz · 3.4.1.3 · 20 questions
- Sources of bacterial contamination Quiz · 3.4.1.4.1 · 20 questions
- Control and general symptoms of food poisoning Quiz · 3.4.1.4.3 · 20 questions
- Buying and storing food safely Quiz · 3.4.2.1 · 20 questions
- Preparing, cooking and serving food safely Quiz · 3.4.2.2 · 20 questions
- Protein: biological value, complementation and alternatives Quiz · 3.2.1.1 · 20 questions