CONOCER Manejo Higiénico de los Alimentos (EC0081, Mexico)

Under EC0081 Element 1 (E0375), what does the food handler check in the receiving area before deliveries start?

• AThat the thermometer and scale work and the pallets or table are free of dirt, pests, cra…
• BThat the driver has signed the truck's refrigeration log and the supplier's invoice match…
• CThat the storeroom shelves are already full, so that incoming goods can wait in the recei…
• DThat the receiving door stays open during the whole shift so that every delivery can be u…

Which event requires the food handler to check the condition and adjustment of the bimetallic thermometer under EC0081?

• AThe thermometer was wiped with an alcohol pad after use
• BThe thermometer has just been dropped on the floor
• CA new supplier is scheduled to deliver later in the day
• DThe thermometer's storage case was washed and dried

Which step belongs to EC0081's procedure for adjusting a bimetallic thermometer?

• AResting the stem firmly on the bottom of the container, where the ice is packed and colde…
• BUsing cold tap water without ice, since it is already close enough to 0 °C for the adjust…
• CTurning the nut, with the thermometer still in the ice water, until the needle holds at 0…
• DTaking the thermometer out of the water before turning the nut, then checking the reading…

When preparing the container used to adjust the thermometer, how does EC0081 describe filling it?

• AFill it with ice first, then add water up to the brim
• BFill it with water first, then add two or three ice cubes
• CFill it with crushed ice only, without adding water
• DFill it half with ice and half with warm water

Why does EC0081 require the thermometer stem to be inserted without touching the walls or the bottom of the ice-water container?

• ASo that the metal of the stem does not scratch the container
• BSo that the needle moves faster during the adjustment
• CSo that the ice melts more slowly during the check
• DSo that the reading reflects the ice-water mixture, not the container

EC0081's glossary names the parts of the bimetallic thermometer. Which part is turned to adjust it?

• AThe sensor at the tip of the stem
• BThe nut (tuerca)
• CThe protective case (estuche)
• DThe needle (aguja)

What is the maximum internal temperature at which EC0081 accepts refrigerated raw materials, foods and beverages at reception (other than live fishery products)?

• A7 °C
• B10 °C
• C4 °C
• D0 °C

A supplier delivers live clams. What is the highest receiving temperature EC0081 accepts for live fishery products?

• A4 °C
• B10 °C
• C2 °C
• D7 °C

In what temperature range must frozen products be when they are received under EC0081?

• A−9 °C to −30 °C
• B0 °C to −9 °C
• CExactly −18 °C, with no range allowed
• D−2 °C to −9 °C

Which finding in a box of frozen shrimp is a sign of thawing and refreezing, as EC0081 defines it?

• AA thin, even coat of glaze ice covering each individual shrimp
• BFrozen liquid pooled at the bottom of the package, with ice crystals
• CLight frost on the outside of the cardboard box after unloading
• DA probe reading of −15 °C taken between two of the packages

Fresh fish arrives packed in ice (enhielado). What does EC0081 check for potentially hazardous products received this way?

• AThat they are fully buried in the ice so that no part is exposed
• BThat the ice has been replaced with fresh ice at the loading dock
• CThat they are not in direct contact with the ice
• DThat the ice was made from any water, since it will not be eaten

Which packaging condition leads to rejection at reception under EC0081?

• AA clean, intact carton with a legible label
• BA label with a current best-before date
• CShrink-wrap that is tight and undamaged
• DA can with a bulging lid

EC0081's glossary distinguishes 'fecha de caducidad' from 'fecha de consumo preferente'. Which statement is correct?

• ACaducidad is a mandatory limit date; consumo preferente is a recommended limit date
• BCaducidad is a recommended limit date; consumo preferente is a mandatory limit date
• CBoth terms mean the date on which the product was manufactured
• DConsumo preferente applies only to beverages, and caducidad only to meats

What does EC0081 have the receiver confirm on the label of dairy products?

• AThat they are imported from an approved country
• BThat they are certified organic
• CThat they are made with pasteurized milk
• DThat they contain no added salt

Bagged ice for drinks is delivered. What does EC0081 have the handler check on the package?

• AThat each bag weighs at least 5 kg
• BThat it was made with potable water
• CThat it is the brand the establishment usually buys
• DThat the ice is crystal clear, with no white center

Bottled drinks arrive. Which finding requires rejection under EC0081?

• ALabels printed in both English and Spanish
• BBottles that are cold to the touch on arrival
• CCases wrapped in clean, intact plastic film
• DCaps that show rust or signs of tampering

Which fresh eggs must be rejected at reception under EC0081?

• AEggs with cracks, droppings, blood, feathers or stains
• BClean, whole eggs delivered in a new, dry carton
• CEggs with brown rather than white shells in the flat
• DEggs of slightly different sizes in the same carton

A crate of tomatoes arrives. Some have soft, bruised patches and a few show mold. What does EC0081 require?

• AAccepting the whole crate and washing the tomatoes well before use
• BAccepting them and using the bruised tomatoes first under PEPS
• CRejecting the tomatoes with bruises or mold
• DAccepting them if the supplier offers a discount

A sack of rice shows small insects and webbing. What does EC0081 require?

• ASifting the rice and accepting it once the insects are removed
• BRejecting it because it shows evidence of pests
• CAccepting it and freezing it for a few days to kill the insects
• DAccepting it and storing it apart from the other dry goods

Out of which kinds of delivery packaging does EC0081 require the handler to transfer products before storing them?

• AGlass bottles and jars, which can break during storage and scatter fragments
• BVacuum-sealed plastic bags, which must be opened to check the product inside
• CSealed metal cans, whose contents must go into plastic tubs before storage
• DWooden crates (huacales), sacks, mesh bags, corrugated cardboard and palm baskets

Which material does EC0081's glossary give as an example of 'material inerte' suitable for food containers?

• AStainless steel
• BCorrugated cardboard
• CWoven palm fiber
• DUntreated wood

When a delivery has anomalies or items are rejected, how does EC0081 require the handler to report it?

• AVerbally to the driver only, who is expected to pass it on to the supplier
• BNo report is needed, as long as the rejected goods go back on the truck
• CIn writing, in a log or internal form, to the supplier or the person responsible
• DBy telephone to the local health authority on the same day as the delivery

EC0081 requires the day, month and year of entry to be marked on every product received. Which items are exempt?

• ACanned goods that already carry a printed expiry date
• BAlcoholic beverages, carbonated drinks and bottled water
• CAll frozen products, since they keep for months
• DDairy products that carry a best-before date

Beans received in bulk (a granel) are moved into a container. What must its label show under EC0081?

• AOnly the year of entry
• BThe supplier's name and the invoice number
• CThe price per kilogram and the supplier's name
• DThe product name and the day, month and year of entry

EC0081 asks the handler to know the acceptance and rejection characteristics in the Mexican hygiene norm in force (NOM-251-SSA1-2009). Which whole fresh fish does that norm accept?

• ABright red, moist gills; bulging, clear eyes; firm flesh
• BGray or green gills, with sunken and opaque eyes
• CSoft, flaccid flesh with a sour or ammonia smell
• DDry gills and eyes with reddened borders around them

Which fresh beef does NOM-251-SSA1-2009's acceptance table reject?

• ABright red meat that is firm and springs back when pressed
• BMeat with white or slightly yellowish fat around the cut
• CGreenish or dark-brown meat with a viscous, sticky texture
• DMeat with a characteristic, fresh odor and even color

A case of whole chickens is received. Which finding means rejection under NOM-251-SSA1-2009's acceptance table?

• APale yellow skin, typical of corn-fed chickens
• BSoft, sticky flesh under the wings and skin
• CFirm flesh that springs back when pressed
• DAn internal temperature of 3 °C at reception

How does NOM-251-SSA1-2009 judge the vitality of live bivalve mollusks such as clams or oysters at reception?

• AOpen shells are acceptable as long as the mollusks arrive at 7 °C or less
• BShells should be open wide, which shows that the mollusk is still breathing
• CVitality does not matter if the mollusks are going to be cooked before serving
• DShells closed, or closing when touched; shells that stay open are rejected

A fresh cheese (queso fresco) arrives with patches of mold. What does NOM-251-SSA1-2009's acceptance table require?

• ARejecting it, because mold on a cheese not inoculated with fungi is a rejection sign
• BAccepting it, because many traditional cheeses are ripened with mold on purpose
• CAccepting it after cutting away the moldy areas with a clean, disinfected knife
• DAccepting it as long as the best-before date on the label is still current

Which behavior reflects EC0081's 'Responsabilidad' attitude during reception?

• ALeaving potentially hazardous products on the floor near the door until the delivery is c…
• BStacking the boxes of potentially hazardous products as high as possible to save space
• CPlacing potentially hazardous products on a surface, pallet or base, off the floor
• DChecking the products only after they have been put away in storage

EC0081's 'Limpieza' attitude for Element 1 is about when the handler washes their hands. Which answer matches it?

• AOnly at the start of the shift, before the first delivery arrives
• BBefore, during and after receiving, storing and preparing food
• COnly after using the restroom or after taking a break
• DOnly when the hands look dirty or feel sticky to the touch

Which item is NOT in EC0081's list of potentially hazardous products?

• AFresh eggs
• BPrepared fruits and vegetables
• CMilk and its derivatives
• DDry beans in their sack

Which item counts as a 'producto seco' (dry product) under EC0081's glossary?

• AFresh cheese
• BCooked rice
• CWheat flour
• DFresh fish

Before storing products, what does EC0081 Element 2 (E0376) have the handler check in the storage areas?

• AThat pallets, containers, shelves and cold units are free of dirt, pests, cracks and rust
• BThat the storeroom lights are switched off, so that the room stays cool and dark
• CThat every shelf is already full, so that nothing shifts when new stock is added
• DThat boxes are stacked up to the ceiling, to make the most of the available space

During storage, what does EC0081 say about potentially hazardous products such as meat, dairy and fish?

• AThey are stored after the dry goods, once the delivery has been counted
• BThey are placed immediately in refrigeration or freezing
• CThey are left on the receiving table until the evening shift
• DThey are held at room temperature until someone needs them

Where does EC0081 require bulk products and prepared foods to be stored?

• AIn the original sacks or cardboard boxes they arrived in, to keep the labels
• BIn open trays, so that the handler can see the contents at a glance
• CIn any clean container, open or closed, as long as it is labelled
• DIn clean, intact, closed, smooth containers of inert material

Two boxes of avocados arrived on different days, and the newer box is riper. Under EC0081's PEPS rule, which box is used first?

• AThe older box, because the entry date always decides
• BWhichever box is closer to the storeroom door
• CThe riper box, because for fresh produce ripeness takes priority
• DBoth boxes are mixed together and used at random

In an upright (vertical) refrigerator, how does EC0081 require raw and cooked or ready-to-eat foods to be arranged?

• ARaw foods on the lower shelves and cooked or ready-to-eat foods on the upper shelves
• BRaw foods on the upper shelves, where the air is coldest
• CCooked and raw foods mixed together, as long as all containers are covered
• DRaw foods on the middle shelves and ready-to-eat foods at the bottom

In a horizontal (chest) freezer, how does EC0081 require raw and ready-to-eat foods to be arranged?

• ARaw foods on top, since a chest freezer has no shelves
• BIn the same basket, provided each item is wrapped
• CReady-to-eat foods may only be kept in an upright unit
• DRaw foods separated from prepared or ready-to-eat foods

How does EC0081 have the handler check the temperature of a refrigerated product before use, and what is the maximum?

• ABy reading the refrigerator's door display; 7 °C maximum
• BBy inserting the thermometer stem into the center of the product; 4 °C maximum
• CBy placing the stem between two packages; 7 °C maximum
• DBy touching the product's surface with the back of the hand; it should feel cold

Before using frozen hamburger patties, how does EC0081 have the handler check their temperature?

• ABy drilling the stem into the center of a frozen patty
• BBy reading only the freezer's air thermometer
• CBy placing the stem between two packages and confirming −9 °C to −30 °C
• DBy thawing one patty and measuring it at room temperature

A container of cooked beans in the refrigerator smells sour. How does it compare with EC0081's product criteria for stored food?

• AIt meets them, as long as the probe reading is still 4 °C or less
• BIt fails them, because stored products must be free of bad odors
• CIt meets them, if it goes into a dish that will be reheated to 74 °C
• DIt fails them only if it is also past the date on its label

Under EC0081's product criteria, which stored items must be identified with the product name and the day, month and year they entered storage?

• AOnly canned goods, whose labels can come off in storage
• BOnly frozen products, since frost hides their labels
• COnly products that will expire within the next week
• DProducts without their original packaging, or stored after preparation

Which shelved package fails EC0081's product criterion for packages placed on shelves?

• AA clean, closed jar with a current date, placed in front of newer stock
• BAn intact box whose best-before date has already passed
• CA sealed bag free of dirt, placed behind older stock of the same product
• DA closed can with no rust or bulging and a current date

How does EC0081 require stored chemical products to be kept?

• AOn the top shelf of the dry-goods storeroom, where every member of staff can reach them
• BIn open buckets near the sink, already diluted and ready to use at any time
• CClosed, leak-free and labelled, in a specific place with no risk to food
• DIn the refrigerator, where the cold helps them keep their strength longer

A worker wants to reuse an empty sanitizer bottle to hold vinegar for the kitchen. What does EC0081's glossary say?

• AIt is not allowed: chemical containers must never be used for another purpose
• BIt is allowed if the bottle is rinsed three times with hot water first
• CIt is allowed if the old label is fully covered with tape and relabelled
• DIt is allowed because vinegar is also used as a cleaning product

A can is dented after falling while it is being stored. Which response matches EC0081's expected response?

• APut it back on the shelf behind the other cans, so that it is used last
• BPress the dent back out by hand and return the can to its usual place in stock
• CLeave it on the shelf and open it only when the product is next needed
• DWash and dry it, move the contents to a labelled, covered container, or mark it as reject…