Culinary Arts Pretest

Culinary Arts Pretest

See what you know about working in the kitchen!

Multiple Choice

Identify the term that describes the amount of servings a recipe makes

• scale

• portion

• yield

• segment

Multiple Choice

How long can food stay in the danger zone (40-140 degrees) before you should throw it away?

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

• 4 hours

• 3 hours

Multiple Choice

Identify the term used to describe harmful bacteria spreading from raw foods to other foods.

• cross-contamination

• parallel-contamination

Multiple Choice

When preparing a new recipe, do this first

• preheat oven

• gather ingredients

• gather equipment

• carefully read the recipe through

Multiple Choice

Measure 2/3 cup sugar with:

• liquid measure cup

• dry measure cup

• measuring spoons

Multiple Choice

Measure 1 tablespoon of oil with:

• liquid measure cup

• dry measure cup

• 1 tablespoon

• spoon

Multiple Choice

You should wash your hands with soap and hot water for 15 seconds.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should NEVER be used to try and put out a grease fire?

• baking soda

• water

• tight fitting lid

Multiple Choice

What method should never be used to thaw food?

• in the fridge over night

• on the counter over night

• in cold running water

• the microwave

Multiple Choice

To set the oven to cooking temperature in advance, so that it has time to reach the desired temperature by the start of cooking.

• Broil

• Preheat

• Bake

• Simmer

Multiple Choice

To cook in liquid, usually water, in which bubbles rise constantly and then break on the surface.

• Stew

• Poach

• Boil

• Simmer

Multiple Choice

What is a paring knife?

• A knife that you cut pears with.

• A knife that is used to cut meat.

• A small knife that is used to peel and cut ingredients with.

• A knife that is large and used to cut bread with.

Multiple Choice

Double the following ingredient: 1/4 cup flour.

• 1/2 tsp flour

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1 cup flour

• 1/8 cup flour

Multiple Choice

Identify the behavior that is not safe while cooking in the kitchen.

• keep cabinets and drawers closed after using them

• keep tools and equipment away from the edge of the counter

• Clean up spills immediately

• Use a dish towel to remove pans from the oven

Multiple Choice

What are the four steps of Food Safety?

• cook, chill, clean, eat

• sanitize, clean, separate, cook

• cook, chill, rinse, clean

• chill, cook, clean separate

Multiple Choice

What information is necessary to prepare a recipe properly?

• calories

• nutrient content

• ingredients/amounts

• storage directions