Lesson 3.4.2.1

3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food safely Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 3

20 questions

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Lesson 3.4.2.1, Buying and storing food safely: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (8585), Unit 3: Food safety, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the correct freezer temperature for food safety?

    • 75°C or above
    • 0°C to 5°C
    • 5°C to 63°C
    • -18°C or colder

  2. What is the correct chilling range for food in a domestic fridge?

    • 5°C to 63°C
    • -18°C or below
    • 0°C to below 5°C
    • 63°C to 75°C

  3. What is the temperature danger zone for food?

    • -18°C to 0°C
    • 5°C to 63°C
    • 0°C to 5°C
    • 63°C to 75°C

  4. What do 'use by' dates on food packaging primarily indicate?

    • Food safety
    • Lowest price
    • Best flavour
    • Peak texture

  5. What must be done with food after its use by date?

    • Freeze immediately
    • Reheat thoroughly
    • Eat if normal
    • Do not eat

  6. Why should food always be covered inside a domestic fridge?

    • Improve cooling speed
    • Prevent cross contamination
    • Kill bacteria present
    • Lower humidity levels

  7. What is the correct operating temperature range for a domestic fridge?

    • 0 to below 5°C
    • 60 to 63°C
    • 5 to 10°C
    • -18 to -15°C

  8. What temperature must a domestic freezer be set to maintain safely?

    • -5°C
    • 5°C
    • -18°C
    • 0°C

  9. Which food type is most suitable for ambient storage?

    • Cooked rice
    • Dried pasta
    • Fresh milk
    • Raw chicken

  10. What happens when a fridge door is left open too long?

    • Air circulates
    • Bacteria die
    • Temperature rises
    • Humidity decreases

  11. A fridge thermometer reads 8°C. What action is required?

    • Lower temperature setting
    • Raise temperature setting
    • Add more food
    • Turn off power

  12. What does ambient storage mean?

    • Chilled storage
    • Vacuum storage
    • Frozen storage
    • Room temperature storage

  13. Where should raw meat be placed inside a domestic fridge?

    • Middle shelf
    • Bottom shelf
    • Top shelf
    • Fridge door

  14. What does covering food during storage mainly prevent?

    • Airborne contamination
    • Enzyme action
    • Protein setting
    • Freezer burn

  15. Why check date marks when purchasing food items?

    • Check country of origin
    • Verify weight
    • Confirm packaging type
    • Ensure safe storage

  16. When should chilled and frozen groceries be selected during supermarket shopping?

    • Before ambient goods
    • At the very end
    • Randomly during shopping
    • Immediately upon arrival

  17. What is the best method to cool hot soup quickly before refrigerating?

    • Wooden bowl
    • Large deep pan
    • Sealed plastic bag
    • Shallow containers

  18. What is the main danger of overfilling a domestic fridge?

    • Increased moisture loss
    • Rapid motor burnout
    • Excessive freezing
    • Blocked air circulation

  19. Why must frozen food be wrapped in airtight packaging?

    • Enhance food flavour
    • Speed up defrosting
    • Kill lingering bacteria
    • Prevent freezer burn

  20. What is the correct maximum storage temperature for chilled dairy products like milk?

    • Exact 15°C
    • Above 10°C
    • Below 0°C
    • Below 5°C

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