Infrared (Laser) Thermometers May 10, 2024 by Brian Klein /15 0 votes, 0 avg 1 Infrared (Laser) Thermometers 1 / 15 What kind of thermometer is less likely to cause cross-contamination or damage to food because it does NOT need to touch the food or surface to check its temperature? Thermocouples and Thermistors An Infrared (Laser) Thermometer Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 15 Which are true about how an infrared (laser) thermometer measures temperature? Cannot measure air temperature or the internal temperature of food Use laser technology to measure temperature from a distance It is used to measure the temperature of food and equipment surfaces Reduces the risk of cross-contamination and damage to food All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 3 / 15 What is an infrared thermometer NOT able to measure the temperature of? Air temperatures The internal temperature of food Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 4 / 15 Which is true about Infrared (laser) Thermometers? Do NOT need to touch surfaces, so there’s less chance for cross-contamination Do NOT take readings through glass or metal like stainless steel or aluminum Measures surface temperatures but can NOT measure internal temperatures Must be held as close to the food or equipment as possible to measure temperature All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 15 How can you get the most accurate measurements when using an infrared (laser) thermometer? Holding it as close as you can without touching the food By following the manufacturer’s directions Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 6 / 15 What are some disadvantages of infrared (laser) thermometers? Cannot measure air temperature Cannot measure the internal temperature of food Cannot measure temperatures through glass or metal (stainless steel, aluminum) Are less accurate than Bimetallic-Stemmed Thermometers All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 15 Which statements are true about infrared (laser) thermometers? Suitable for grill tops They cannot measure air temperatures or the internal temperature of food These thermometers minimize the risk of cross-contamination and food damage Measures the temperature of a surface without touching it, reducing the risk of cross-contamination All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 8 / 15 How do you take temperatures with an infrared (laser) thermometer? Hold it as close to the food or equipment as possible without touching it Insert the stem or probe into the thickest part of the food Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 9 / 15 When taking temperatures with an infrared (laser) thermometer, why must you remove anything between the thermometer and the measured surface? It can’t measure temperature through metal (stainless steel. aluminum) It can’t measure temperature through packaging or glass Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 10 / 15 What kind of thermometer can measure temperature through glass, metal, or packaging? Infrared thermometers No thermometer can Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 11 / 15 Infrared (Laser) Thermometers can measure the temperature of surfaces from a distance. What are these thermometers NOT able to measure the temperature of? Internal temperatures Air temperatures Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 12 / 15 Infrared (Laser) Thermometers can measure the temperature of a surface without touching it. What advantage does this give the thermometer? There is no risk of cross-contamination There is no risk of damaging the food Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 13 / 15 Which is true about Infrared (laser) thermometers? Cannot measure the internal temperature of food or air temperature Hold the probe as close to the food or equipment as possible without anything between them Cannot take readings through glass or metal like stainless steel or aluminum All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 14 / 15 What are some advantages of infrared (laser) thermometers? Quick and easy to use Have a digital display Do NOT damage the food when measuring its temperature Can measure food temperatures without the risk of contamination All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 15 / 15 What kind of thermometers only measure the surface temperature of food and equipment? An Infrared (Laser) Thermometer A bimetallic-stemmed thermometer Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test
