Kitchen Safety Quiz for Grade 7: Test Your Knowledge!

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🔥 Fire Safety: Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it. Never leave cooking unattended.
• 🔪 Knife Safety: Use the right knife for the job. Cut away from your body and keep your fingers clear. Store knives properly.
• 🦠 Hygiene: Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling food. Keep surfaces clean to prevent bacteria spread.
• 🌡️ Cooking Temperatures: Use a food thermometer to ensure food is cooked to a safe internal temperature.
• ⚡ Electrical Safety: Keep electrical appliances away from water. Don't overload outlets.
• ☢️ Chemical Safety: Store cleaning supplies away from food. Read and follow label instructions.
• ⚠️ Preventing Falls: Clean up spills immediately. Use a step stool to reach high places.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. What should you do if a grease fire starts on the stove?
   1. Cover the pan with a lid
   2. Pour water on the fire
   3. Move the pan outside
   4. Blow on the fire to put it out
2. Which of the following is the safest way to carry a knife?
   1. Pointing the blade upwards
   2. Holding it by the blade
   3. Pointing the blade downwards, parallel to your leg
   4. Tossing it to someone else
3. How long should you wash your hands to kill germs effectively?
   1. 5 seconds
   2. 10 seconds
   3. 20 seconds
   4. 30 seconds
4. What is the danger zone for food temperature, where bacteria grow most rapidly?
   1. 0°C - 4°C (32°F - 40°F)
   2. 5°C - 60°C (41°F - 140°F)
   3. 61°C - 74°C (141°F - 165°F)
   4. 75°C - 100°C (167°F - 212°F)
5. Why should you keep electrical appliances away from water?
   1. To prevent the appliance from rusting
   2. To conserve energy
   3. To prevent electric shock
   4. To keep the appliance clean
6. Where should you store cleaning chemicals in the kitchen?
   1. Next to the food
   2. Under the sink, away from food
   3. On the countertop
   4. In the refrigerator
7. What should you do immediately after spilling something on the floor?
   1. Leave it for someone else to clean
   2. Put a sign to warn people
   3. Clean it up immediately
   4. Ignore it