What type of heat is used in roasting?

Dry heat in a closed environment

Wet heat in an open environment

Dry heat in an open environment

Wet heat in a closed environment

Where is food placed during roasting?

Inside a covered pot without a rack

Wrapped in foil on the oven rack

What is the purpose of placing food on a rack inside a pan when roasting?

To allow air to circulate all the way around the food

To prevent the food from burning

To soak up excess grease and juices

To slow down the cooking process

How does roasting differ from baking?

Roasting uses wet heat, while baking uses dry heat

Roasting is done at lower temperatures than baking

What is the purpose of searing food at the start of the cooking process?

To lock in a food's juices, caramelize flavors, add color, and make the food more tender

To prepare the food for freezing

Where can searing be done?

On the range top (with oil) or in the oven (at high temperatures)

A quick, dry cooking technique that uses a small amount of fat or oil in a shallow pan

A slow cooking technique that uses a lot of fat

A method of cooking with water in a deep pot

A baking technique used for desserts

Which types of foods are generally used with sautéing?

Delicate foods that cook relatively quickly such as fish, scallops, tender cuts of meat, vegetables, and fruit

Tough meats and root vegetables

Foods that require long cooking times like stews and braises

What type of pan is typically used for stir-frying?

A wok, a large pan with sloping sides

A skillet with a non-stick surface

Compared to sautéed foods, stir-fried foods require:

The same amount of cooking time

Which types of food are often stir-fried?

Vegetables and tender, boneless meats

When stir-frying, how should the wok be handled?

It should be placed over high heat and constantly stirred

It should be placed over low heat and not stirred

It should be placed over high heat and stirred occasionally

It should be placed in an oven and not stirred

What is the reason for constantly stirring the food in a wok when stir-frying?

To prevent the food from sticking due to the small amount of fat used

What is dredging in the context of frying?

To coat foods with flour or finely ground crumbs

A method of cooking food in hot oil

A coating made of eggs and crumbs

A semiliquid mixture used for frying

What does breading refer to?

A coating made of eggs and crumbs

A semiliquid mixture that contains ingredients such as flour, milk, eggs, and seasoning

To coat foods with flour or finely ground crumbs

A method of cooking food in hot oil

What ingredients are typically found in batter used for frying?

Flour, milk, eggs, and seasoning

Why must food be turned during pan frying?

To increase the cooking temperature

Grilling is often used for which type of foods?

Tender foods that cook relatively quickly

Tough foods that take a long time to cook

A flat, solid plate of metal with a gas or electric heat source

A type of grill with an open surface

A tool used to flip grilled foods

A cover used to trap heat in a grill

What does broiling mean in cooking?

To cook food directly under a primary heat source

To cook food over an open flame

How is the temperature controlled when broiling food?

By how close the food is to the heat source

By setting the oven to a specific temperature

By the amount of seasoning added to the food

By the length of time the food is cooked

Where should thicker foods be placed in relation to the heat source when broiling?

At the same distance as thinner foods

What does cooking food using a moist technique involve?

Heating food in a liquid other than oil

Cooking food over an open flame

When foods are cooked in water or other liquids using moist cooking techniques, how are they positioned in the liquid?

They are not in contact with the liquid

What is boiling in cooking?

A moist cooking technique where a liquid is brought to the boiling point and kept there

A dry cooking technique using high heat

A method of cooking food at low temperatures

A technique where food is cooked without any heat

What happens during boiling that prevents food from sticking to the pan?

Convection that causes circular motion

Can boiling be harmful to some food?

Yes, boiling can be harmful to some food

No, boiling is beneficial for all types of food

Boiling only affects the taste but not the nutritional value

What is the purpose of blanching?

To partially cook food and change the flavour

What is the first step in the blanching process?

Completely submerge the food in a boiling liquid and blanch

Remove the food from the liquid

What is done immediately after the food is removed from the boiling liquid in the blanching process?

It is plunged into ice water to stop the cooking process

It is left to cool at room temperature

What is the purpose of blanching food items before freezing?

To soften herbs and lock in the color of food

To increase the cooking time needed later

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a dry cooking technique?

Baking

Boiling

Grilling

Roasting

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are certain cooking methods referred to as "dry cooking techniques"?

Because they require a lot of moisture

Because they involve cooking with oil

Because no moisture is used in the cooking process

Because they are used for drying food

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following foods are commonly baked?

Rice and beans

Bread and chicken

Pasta and shrimp

Cheese and eggs

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of heat is used in baking?

Wet heat

Dry heat

Radiant heat

Indirect heat

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During baking, how is the food typically cooked?

In a sealed container

Covered with foil

Uncovered

In a water bath

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which environment is usually used for baking?

Open flame

Closed environment, such as an oven

On a stovetop

In a microwave

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is fat or liquid typically used in the baking process?

Yes, both fat and liquid are used

Only liquid is used

Only fat is used

No, neither fat nor liquid is used

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Cooking Techniques Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a dry cooking technique?

Why are certain cooking methods referred to as "dry cooking techniques"?

Which of the following foods are commonly baked?

What type of heat is used in baking?

During baking, how is the food typically cooked?

Which environment is usually used for baking?

Is fat or liquid typically used in the baking process?

What type of heat is used in roasting?

Which of the following are common foods that are roasted?

Where is food placed during roasting?

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