Knife Skills Quiz

What is the best way to prevent the cutting board from slipping while using a knife?

• Use a heavy cutting board

• Place the cutting board on a carpet

• Put a damp cloth under the cutting board

• Use a rubber cutting board

How should you grip the knife properly?

• Put your finger on top of the knife

• Hold too far back on the handle

• Have a dainty grip

• Put your finger and thumb at the very back of the knife and wrap your fingers around it

What is the correct hand position when chopping?

• Form a claw with your fingers

• Lay all your fingers flat

• Hold the knife with a slicing motion

• Hold the knife with a rocking motion

What is the purpose of mincing?

• To create small, flavorful pieces of food

• To create even slices of food

• To create large pieces of food

• To create thin ribbons of food

What is the purpose of chiffonade?

• To create large pieces of food

• To create small, flavorful pieces of food

• To create even slices of food

• To create thin ribbons of food

What is the purpose of julienning?

• To create large pieces of food

• To create small, flavorful pieces of food

• To create even slices of food

• To create matchstick-shaped pieces of food

What is the purpose of the oblique cut?

• To create large pieces of food

• To create small, flavorful pieces of food

• To create evenly cooked pieces of food

• To create even slices of food

What is the benefit of using the claw grip when chopping?

• To provide support while chopping

• All of the above

• To prevent injuries

• To protect your fingertips

Which cut is primarily used for garnishing dishes?

• Julienne

• Chiffonade

• Mince

• Dice

What is the key to improving knife skills?

• Holding the knife with a dainty grip

• Using a sharp knife

• Chopping quickly

• Practicing with proper form