1.4.1 Food related causes of ill health Quiz: WJEC Hospitality and Catering, Unit 1

The 20 questions

1. Which of these is a listed cause of ill health?

   • Dehydration
   • Intolerances
   • Stress
   • Sunburn

2. Which pathogen is listed as a food poisoning cause?

   • Mould
   • Listeria
   • Influenza
   • Norovirus

3. Which food poisoning bacterium is commonly linked to raw or undercooked poultry?

   • Listeria
   • Staphylococcus aureus
   • Campylobacter
   • Bacillus cereus

4. Which of these is listed as a food intolerance?

   • Eggs
   • Crustaceans
   • Peanuts
   • Lactose

5. Which bacterium is associated with cooked rice that has been left standing?

   • Salmonella
   • Bacillus cereus
   • Listeria
   • E-coli

6. Which listed item is a seed that can trigger a food allergy?

   • Sesame seeds
   • Aspartame
   • MSG
   • Lactose

7. Which food hygiene awareness area is listed in the spec?

   • Stock rotation
   • Menu pricing
   • Staff rotas
   • Food labelling laws

8. Which of these bacteria is listed as a cause of food poisoning?

   • Lupin flour allergen
   • Soya protein allergen
   • Sesame seed allergen
   • Staphylococcus aureus

9. A customer with a known fish allergy is served a dish made with fish stock. Which cause of ill health applies?

   • Chemical contamination
   • Food intolerance
   • Food allergy
   • Bacterial contamination

10. A guest bloats after drinking milk but eats hard cheese without problems. Which cause is likely?

    • Lactose intolerance
    • Peanut allergy
    • Egg allergy
    • Bacterial poisoning

11. What is the most likely cause of ill health from cooked food left at room temperature?

    • Metal contamination
    • Chemical poisoning
    • Allergic reaction
    • Bacterial growth

12. An ingredient list shows MSG, which a customer avoids. Which cause category is this?

    • Physical contamination
    • Food allergy
    • Food intolerance
    • Bacterial contamination

13. A cook uses a strong cleaner near food preparation. Which cause of ill health is the concern?

    • Allergens
    • Bacteria
    • Intolerances
    • Chemicals

14. A diner reacts to sesame seeds in a dressing. Which category does this fall under?

    • Food allergy
    • Bacterial poisoning
    • Food intolerance
    • Chemical reaction

15. A customer reacts to aspartame in a diet drink. Which category is this?

    • Bacterial infection
    • Physical contamination
    • Food intolerance
    • Food allergy

16. Which group do lactose and gluten belong to in the spec?

    • Food allergens
    • Food intolerances
    • Chemicals
    • Bacteria

17. Which biological system is primarily involved in a food allergy?

    • Respiratory system
    • Digestive system
    • Nervous system
    • Immune system

18. Apart from allergens and intolerances, what are two other causes of food ill health?

    • Water and air
    • Bacteria and chemicals
    • Protein and fibre
    • Salt and sugar

19. Which item is NOT a food poisoning bacterium listed in the spec?

    • Salmonella
    • E-coli
    • Listeria
    • Gluten

20. How is an adverse reaction to eggs classified in the specification?

    • Intolerance
    • Infection
    • Allergy
    • Poisoning

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