California RulesQuestion 239 of 319
Approximately how long is the California Food Safety Manager (FSM) certification exam?
a.About 8 hours
b.About 15 minutes
c.About 2 hours
d.There is no exam — only a fee
Explanation
ANSI-CFP accredited Food Protection Manager exams accepted in California (e.g., ServSafe Manager, Prometric, NRFSP) typically take about 2 hours and cover advanced topics such as HACCP, allergen management, and crisis response — distinguishing the FSM credential from the basic ~1-hour Food Handler exam.
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