Knife Skills and Safety Quiz

Name this cooking technique.

• dicing

• roasting

• frosting

• slicing

What is the safest way to hold a knife while cutting?

• With your fingers wrapped around the blade

• With your fingers curled under and your knuckles guiding the blade

• With your thumb on the blade and fingers on the handle

• With your palm flat against the blade

Which of the following is a basic knife safety rule?

• Always leave knives in the sink

• Always cut towards your body

• Always keep knives sharp

• Always use a glass cutting board

What is the correct way to pass a knife to someone else?

• Hand it to them blade first

• Place it on a surface for them to pick up

• Throw it to them carefully

• Hand it to them handle first

Which knife is best for chopping vegetables?

• Bread knife

• Paring knife

• Chef's knife

• Carving knife

What is the purpose of the "claw grip" technique?

• To make cutting faster

• To protect your fingers while cutting

• To make the knife sharper

• To cut larger pieces

Why should you avoid using a dull knife?

• It makes food taste bad

• It is more likely to slip and cause injury

• It is too heavy to handle

• It is more expensive to maintain

What should you do if a knife falls off the counter?

• Try to catch it

• Let it fall and step back

• Kick it away

• Scream for help

Which of the following is NOT a knife skill for cooking?

• Dicing

• Mincing

• Slicing

• Boiling

What is the best way to clean a knife?

• In the dishwasher

• By hand with warm soapy water

• By soaking it overnight

• By wiping it with a dry cloth