Principles of Culinary Final Exam Review

When measuring flour, one should always…

• pack the flour into the cup
• use a liquid measuring cup
• scoop the flour into a dry measuring cup, then shake it to level off
• spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, then level off with a spatula

Which is the correct way to measure brown sugar?

• pack it tightly into a dry measuring cup and level off with a spatula
• use a liquid measuring cup
• spoon it lightly into the dry measuring cup and level off with a spatula
• scoop it directly from the container

When measuring granulated (white) sugar, one should always…

• use teaspoons and tablespoons for the most accurate measurement
• use a liquid measuring cup
• scoop it from the container and level it off with a spatula
• pack it into a dry measuring cup and level it off

When measuring milk, you should read the measurement…

• while standing above the measuring cup
• at eye level, with the measuring cup on the counter
• at eye level, while holding the measuring cup
• standing below the measuring cup

If a recipe lists an ingredients in ounces what is the most accurate way to measure?

• convert to tablespoons
• use a kitchen scale
• look at the package and eyeball the amount
• use a glass measuring cup with an ounces label

Bacteria grows fastest between

• 20°F and 120°F
• 40°F and 140°F
• 60°F and 160°F
• 80°F and 180°F

Which food borne illness is associated with raw or rare ground beef, or raw vegetables?

• Botulism
• Staphylococcus
• Salmonella
• E. Coli

Remember to wash your hands for a minimum of…

• 25 seconds
• 20 seconds
• singing the ABC’s
• both B and C
• both A and C

Which of the following would be an acceptable method(s) of extinguishing a grease fire?

• Throw water on it
• Cover with lid to deplete oxygen
• Put baking soda on the fire
• B & C
• All of the above

Food contaminated with harmful bacteria always has an odor or an off- flavor.

• True
• False