Food Spoilage & Contamination (AQA GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8585

17 mins9 questions
1
1 mark

Which one of the following is a true statement?

  • Most bacteria become active when food is defrosted

  • Most bacteria are inactive when food is defrosted

  • Most bacteria multiply when food is frozen

  • Most bacteria are killed when food is frozen

2
1 mark

Which one of the following is a true statement?

  • Most high risk foods are low in protein and high in moisture

  • Most high risk foods are low in protein and dry

  • Most high risk foods are high in protein and high in moisture

  • Most high risk foods are high in protein and dry

3
1 mark

Bacteria grow and multiply rapidly in food in conditions that are

  • acidic.

  • alkaline.

  • light.

  • moist.

4a
1 mark

Name two food poisoning bacteria.

4b
2 marks

Identify two symptoms of food poisoning.

5
1 mark

Cooked meat should be prepared on a chopping board of which colour?

  • Brown

  • Red

  • White

  • Yellow

6
1 mark

High risk foods are defined as ready-to-eat and usually

  • high in protein and low in moisture.

  • high in protein and high in moisture.

  • low in protein and high in moisture.

  • low in protein and low in moisture.

7
4 marks

Microorganisms can be added to cheese, eg blue cheese.

Explain why moulds are used in cheese production.

8
4 marks

The chicken wrap was left in a warm room for four hours.

Explain how this could lead to food poisoning.

9
1 mark

Mould growth is used in the production of

  • butter.

  • cheese.

  • milk.

  • yoghurt.