Microwaves May 10, 2024 by Brian Klein /7 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Microwaves 1 / 7 What are some guidelines for thawing frozen TCS food in a microwave? Food thawed in a microwave must be cooked with conventional equipment like an oven or grill Only thaw food in a microwave if it will be cooked immediately after thawing Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 7 Why does the temperature of the food need to be checked in at least two places when cooking in a microwave? Because microwaves may NOT cook the food evenly To make sure that it's cooked all the way through Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 3 / 7 Why should food be covered when cooking in a microwave? To prevent the surface of the food from drying out To protect the food from contamination Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 4 / 7 Why should you leave the food covered and let it stand for at least two minutes after cooking in a microwave? To protect the food from contamination To allow the temperature to even out Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 7 What should be done with food after it has been thawed in the microwave? It should continue cooking in a microwave It should be cooked promptly, but NOT in a microwave Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 6 / 7 When cooked in a microwave, what is the required minimum internal temperature for TCS food (meat, seafood, poultry, eggs)? 155°F 165°F Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 7 Why should food be rotated or stirred halfway through the cooking process in a microwave? So the food will cook more evenly To prevent the food from drying out Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test