Assessment: Microbiology

Food Safety in the Maritime Industry

Food Safety in the Maritime Industry

Understand how food safety is the responsibility of everyone on board.

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Microbiological Hazards

Microbiological Hazards

By the end of this lesson, you will understand know the types of microbiological hazards in food safety. You will understand source, contamination and control and how workflow can reduce contamination risks and aid cleaning.

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Contamination Hazards and Control

Contamination Hazards and Control

By the end of this lesson, you will understand the common sources of hazards and how to avoid food becoming contaminated. You will also learn some top tips for excellent on board practice

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Food Poisoning, Control & Personal Hygiene

Food Poisoning, Control & Personal Hygiene

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to outline: the definitions of carrier, food poisoning, incubation period and vulnerable (risk) groups. Common symptoms and duration of food poisoning. Causes of food poisoning. The responsibilities of food handlers and the yacht. The requirement for adequate training of food handlers commensurate with their role. The requirement for handwashing facilities and the requirement for crew to report personal illness.

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Cleaning and Disinfection

Cleaning and Disinfection

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to outline reasons for cleaning, use of chemicals and safe storage of cleaning chemicals and materials.

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Food Pests and Control

Food Pests and Control

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to outline common food pests, signs of food pests and basic control measures for food pests.

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Food Safety Management from Purchase to Service

Food Safety Management from Purchase to Service

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to outline an awareness of the law regarding food safety management systems & temperature control.

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Final Assessment

Final Assessment

In this lesson, you will go through a final assessment to identify the level of knowledge you have gained from this course.

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Assessment: Microbiology

  • 7
  • Questions
  • No time limit
  • Unlimited attempts
  • 80%
  • Passing threshold

Question 1 of 7

Viruses need food to multiply. Is this statement True or False?

Question 2 of 7

What are mould, bacteria and viruses?

Question 3 of 7

What type of bacteria causes food to rot or perish?

Question 4 of 7

Spores are more likely to cause food safety issues during which stage?

Question 5 of 7

What is the minimum temperature hot food can be held at safely before service?

Question 6 of 7

Which of these statements is correct?

Question 7 of 7

When should waste be removed from the galley?

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Viruses need food to multiply. Is this statement True or False?

False
Your answer
True
Your answer

What are mould, bacteria and viruses?

Micro-organisms
Your answer
Toxins
Your answer
Pathogenic
Your answer
Poisonous
Your answer

What type of bacteria causes food to rot or perish?

Pathogenic
Your answer
Spoilage
Your answer
Friendly
Your answer
Mouldy
Your answer

Spores are more likely to cause food safety issues during which stage?

In the cooling stage.
Your answer
The delivery and storage stage.
Your answer
In the washing and preparation stage.
Your answer
In the cooking.
Your answer

What is the minimum temperature hot food can be held at safely before service?

75° or above
Your answer
50°C or above
Your answer
25°C or above
Your answer
63°C or above
Your answer

Which of these statements is correct?

Most pathogenic bacteria grow best at 37°C.
Your answer
All bacteria are harmful.
Your answer
Spoilage bacteria are called pathogens.
Your answer
You can easily see bacteria on food.
Your answer

When should waste be removed from the galley?

When there is a break.
Your answer
When the waste bins are overflowing.
Your answer
Regularly throughout the day.
Your answer
Every 24 hours.
Your answer
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Viruses need food to multiply. Is this statement True or False?

False
Your answer
True
Your answer

What are mould, bacteria and viruses?

Micro-organisms
Your answer
Toxins
Your answer
Pathogenic
Your answer
Poisonous
Your answer

What type of bacteria causes food to rot or perish?

Pathogenic
Your answer
Spoilage
Your answer
Friendly
Your answer
Mouldy
Your answer

Spores are more likely to cause food safety issues during which stage?

In the cooling stage.
Your answer
The delivery and storage stage.
Your answer
In the washing and preparation stage.
Your answer
In the cooking.
Your answer

What is the minimum temperature hot food can be held at safely before service?

75° or above
Your answer
50°C or above
Your answer
25°C or above
Your answer
63°C or above
Your answer

Which of these statements is correct?

Most pathogenic bacteria grow best at 37°C.
Your answer
All bacteria are harmful.
Your answer
Spoilage bacteria are called pathogens.
Your answer
You can easily see bacteria on food.
Your answer

When should waste be removed from the galley?

When there is a break.
Your answer
When the waste bins are overflowing.
Your answer
Regularly throughout the day.
Your answer
Every 24 hours.
Your answer
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