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How To Calibrate A Thermometer Quiz Sheet

Name: Date: Score:

TRUE OR FALSE
T ___ F ___ 1. Thermometers should be calibrated regularly to make sure the
readings are correct.

T ___ F ___ 2. When calibrating thermometers using the ice-point method, the final reading
of the thermometer should be 45˚F (7˚C).

SHORT ANSWER
Explain the steps for calibrating a thermometer using the ice-point method.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

EXERCISE
Put the following in order from 1-3.

____ Put the thermometer stem or probe into the ice water. Wait 30 seconds or until
the reading stays steady.

____ Fill a large container with crushed ice and tap water. Mix well.

____ Rotate the head of the thermometer until it reads 32˚F (0˚C).

© 2008 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.


All rights reserved. Not for individual sale. Reproducible for
instructional use only by permission of National Restaurant
Association Solutions.
08071801 (No. 5) v.0809 www.ServSafe.com
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Name: Date: Score:

TRUE OR FALSE
X F ___ 1. Thermometers should be calibrated regularly to make sure the
T ___
readings are correct.

T ___ F ___
X 2. When calibrating thermometers using the ice-point method, the final reading
of the thermometer should be 45˚F (7˚C).

SHORT ANSWER
Explain the steps for calibrating a thermometer using the ice-point method.

1. Fill a large container with crushed ice. Add clean tap water until the container is full.
______________________________________________________________________
Mix well.
2. Put the thermometer stem or probe in the ice so that the sensing area is completely
______________________________________________________________________
submerged. Wait 30 seconds or until the reading stays steady.
3. Hold the calibration nut securely with a wrench or other tool. Rotate the head of the
_____________________________________________________________________
thermometer until it reads 32˚F (0˚C).

EXERCISE
Put the following in order from 1-3.
2 Put the thermometer stem or probe into the ice water. Wait 30 seconds or until
____
the reading stays steady.

____
1 Fill a large container with crushed ice and tap water. Mix well.
3 Rotate the head of the thermometer until it reads 32˚F (0˚C).
____

© 2008 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.


All rights reserved. Not for individual sale. Reproducible for
instructional use only by permission of National Restaurant
Association Solutions.
08071801 (No. 5) v.0809 www.ServSafe.com

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