Chapter 11, Safe Facilities and Equipment

Question 1

porosity

Answer 1

The extent to which a material will absorb liquids

Question 2

resiliance

Answer 2

means that a amaterial can react to a shock wihtout breaking or cracking

Question 3

coving

Answer 3

a curves, sealed edge placed between the floor and the wall to eliminate sharp corners or gaps that would make it difficult to clean

Question 4

NSF

Answer 4

an organization that creates the national standards for equipment

Question 5

potable

Answer 5

drinkable water

Question 6

booster heater

Answer 6

used to maintain water temperature

Question 7

cross connection

Answer 7

a phsyacal link between safe water and dirty water such as a sink, or drain

Question 8

backflow

Answer 8

the reverse flow of contaminants through a cross-connection into a drinkable water supply

Question 9

backsiphonage

Answer 9

when a high water use in one area of an operation creates a vaccum into the plumbing system that sucks contaminants back into the water suppl

Question 10

vacuum breaker

Answer 10

a mechanical device that prevents backsiphonage

Question 11

air gap

Answer 11

an air space that separates a water supply outlet from a potentially contaminated source

Question 12

5 requirements for a hand washing station

Answer 12

1. hot and cold drinkable running water
2. soap
3. a way to dry hands
4. garbage container
5. a clear sign displaying how to wash hands