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# [Food Handlers Practice Test: Assess Your Food Safety Knowledge](https://blog.foodsafety.ca/test-your-food-safety-knowledge)

 Written by [Cameron Sims](https://blog.foodsafety.ca/author/cameron-sims) | Jul 5, 2019 4:00:00 AM

## Do you need a Food Handlers Certificate?

If you work in a food business, you may need to complete a government-approved food safety training course. Most [provinces and territories](https://blog.foodsafety.ca/food-handler-certification-requirements-province-by-province) across Canada require food service businesses to employ certified Food Handlers or to enrol their current staff in a [Food Handler Certification Course](https://www.foodsafety.ca/courses/food-handler-certification-course).

If you are looking for work in the hospitality industry, a Food Handlers Certificate can give you a leg up on the competition; if you are currently employed, you may have been asked to complete the course by your hiring manager. 

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To obtain your Food Handlers Certificate, you will need to complete an online certification exam. This a proctored exam, which means that it is monitored by an instructor. If you're taking an online food safety course, the proctor will oversee your exam via a webcam.

## What kinds of questions are on the final exam?

The [Food Handlers Certification Exam](https://blog.foodsafety.ca/food-handler-certification-course-assessment-process) includes 50 multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge of important food safety concepts, such as:

- food contamination / food spoilage
- food allergens and allergen management
- cross-contamination
- personal hygiene
- causes of food-borne illness
- potentially hazardous foods / high-risk foods
- proper food storage, preparation and cooking techniques
- time and temperature control

| **Food Safety Topic** | **Key Focus** | **Why It Matters** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Food Contamination | Causes and signs of contaminated food | Helps prevent food-borne illness |
| Cross-Contamination | Separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods | Reduces spread of harmful bacteria |
| Personal Hygiene | Hand washing and employee cleanliness | Limits contamination from Food Handlers |
| Time & Temperature Control | Safe cooking, cooling and storage temperatures | Controls bacterial growth |
| Food Allergens | Identifying allergens and preventing cross-contact | Protects customers from allergic reactions. |

To help you prepare for your final exam, the Canadian Institute of Food Safety (CIFS) has created a quick, **free** Food Handlers Practice Test comprised of questions from the CIFS Food Handler Certification Course.

Take the CIFS [Food Handlers Practice Test](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIzm4ReJqvFCD8NO83AVxyUszthwPbvwGTjUGjE2R-ZXxKbg/viewform). 

If you're not happy with your final score, we can help. [Contact the Canadian Institute of Food Safety (CIFS).](https://www.foodsafety.ca/contact)

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