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Food protection manager certification is required by health departments, employers, and industry regulations to ensure that food handlers understand and can apply safe food handling practices. Without a food protection manager certification, a business can receive violations and fines—or even be shut down.  \nFood protection and food safety training helps to prevent foodborne illness by teaching concepts, including proper cooking techniques, holding parameters, cooling requirements, cross-contamination/contact prevention, and cleaning and sanitizing procedures. Knowing how to properly handle food reduces the risk of outbreaks, lawsuits, and negative publicity. In 2018 dollars, the economic burden of foodborne illnesses was $17.6 billion. For restaurants, a single outbreak can cost from thousands to millions of dollars, with costs to individual businesses varying from $3,968 for a small, fast-food restaurant to $2.6 million for a large, fine-dining business.  \nTo be successful on the food protection manager certification examination, it is important to study the materials and attend an in-person class. Following are some tips for preparing for an examination. The most common food protection manager certification exam is ServSafe through the National Restaurant Association, but there are other programs and certifications that are approved through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) .  \nKnow the Exam Structure  \n• 2-hour exam.  \n• 90 multiple-choice questions.  \n• A passing score is 70% or higher.  \n􀂃 Must answer 56 out of 80 questions correctly.  \n􀂃 10 questions are pilot research questions and not included in the score.  \n• Upon passing, certification is valid for 5 years.  \nIt is encouraged to take a re-examination before your certification expiration date to make sure there is no lapse in compliance.  \nKnow the Exam Content  \nOf the 80 questions, the content breakdown is as follows:  \n• Management of Food Safety Practices (10%, 8 questions)  \n• Hygiene and Health (15%, 12 questions)  \n• Safe Receipt, Storage, Transportation, and Disposal of Food (16.25%, 13 questions)  \n• Safe Preparation and Cooking of Food (18.75%, 15 questions)  \n• Safe Service and Display of Food (10%, 8 questions)  \n• Cleanliness and Sanitation (15%, 12 questions)  \n• Facilities and Equipment (15%, 12 questions)  \nReview and Study the Course Materials Before the Class  \nThe book and materials are usually sent to participants in advance of a class.  \n• Thoroughly read the Food Protection Manager book.  \n• Review chapter summaries.  \n• Review case studies.  \n• Complete the study questions at the end of each chapter.  \n• Become familiar with the chapter charts and their related content.  \nIt is highly encouraged to read the book chapters and complete the chapter assessments before attending a training and/or examination.  \nUse Videos and Supplemental Resources  \nMany entities distribute information and videos to support restaurant and retail food safety education, including these:  \n• Land-grant universities  \n• Extension Services  \n• National and state regulatory agencies  \n• National and state trade organizations  \nCreate Study Resources  \n• Create your own study guide and flashcards to help retain content. Focus on critical numbers, content, and themes.  \n• Study in short, consistent sessions. For example, study for 30–45 minutes a day or read one chapter a day.  \n• After reading the chapters, focus on weaker content areas as the class and exam date get closer.  \n• Memorize critical numbers related to cooking, storage, handling, and temperature control.  \nIdentify Differences Between  \nConcepts, Practices","cbCaicrddJZgDzqI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicrddJZgDzqI","pdf",196021,"English","# Exam Structure\n## Exam Content\n# Review and Study Materials Before Class\n# Use Videos and Supplemental Resources\n# Create Study Resources\n# Identify Differences Between Concepts, Practices, and Applications\n# Attend a Face-to-Face Class\n# Take Practice Exams\n# Question the Questions\n# Exam Content and Context Clues","[{\"question\":\"Who is required to complete food protection manager training and certification?\",\"answer\":\"Retail and restaurant establishment owners are required by their state to complete training and pass the certification examination to prepare, serve, and sell food to the public.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key requirements of the most common food protection manager exam?\",\"answer\":\"The exam is a 2-hour test with 90 multiple-choice questions and a passing score of 70% or higher; passing requires correctly answering 56 out of 80 scored questions, while 10 pilot research questions are not included.\"},{\"question\":\"How should candidates study the course materials before attending class?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates should thoroughly read the Food Protection Manager book, review chapter summaries and case studies, complete end-of-chapter study questions, and become familiar with chapter charts and related content before training and/or the exam.\"}]","Preparing for a Food Protection Manager Certification Examination | PDF",1790038570]