Cooking Methods and Measurements Quiz

What is the primary purpose of cooking food?

• To make it last longer

• To make it look appealing

• To make its maximum nutritional value available

• To increase its weight

Which cooking method uses air as a medium?

• Roasting

• Steaming

• Simmering

• Boiling

What is parboiling?

• Incomplete cooking by boiling

• Cooking food in steam

• Cooking food at boiling point

• Cooking food in fat

Which cooking method involves cooking in steam under pressure?

• Boiling

• Simmering

• Pressure cooking

• Steaming

What is the correct temperature range for simmering?

• 212 degrees F

• 300 degrees F

• 100 to 120 degrees F

• 180 to 210 degrees F

Which of the following is a method of cooking with fat?

• Steaming

• Sautéing

• Boiling

• Baking

What is the main characteristic of broiling?

• Cooking in fat

• Cooking over direct heat

• Cooking with steam

• Cooking in water

How should dry ingredients be measured?

• Weighed on a scale

• Packed tightly into the cup

• Spooned and leveled off

• Poured directly into the cup

What is the abbreviation for tablespoon?

• tbsp

• oz

• lb

• tsp

Which system of measurement is commonly used in the United States?

• Metric system

• Decimal system

• International system

• Imperial system