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Basic Kitchen Quiz #1

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of __________.

a)

acceptable risks

b)

unsafe conditions

c)

unavoidable hazards

d)

unsafe acts

2.

Bacteria generally grow well in foods that are

a)

warm, moist, protein rich, and low acid

b)

cold, dry, low in protein, and high in acid

c)

very hot, wet, calcium rich, and neutral

d)

cold, dry, protein-rich, and low acid

3.

Children, pregnant women, elderly, and chronically ill are most at risk from food borne illness.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

What are FOUR basic sanitation practices?

a)

clean, sanitize, cook, chill

b)

clean, separate, cook, chill

c)

clear, separate, cook, cool

d)

clear, sanitize, cook, cool

5.

Who is at risk of DYING or HOSPITALIZATION from food borne bacteria?

a)

elderly people

b)

children

c)

people with pets

d)

people in their 30's

6.

How do you hold your fingers when using a knife to cut or slice food?

a)

the paw

b)

the pincher

c)

the claw

d)

the tallon

7.

What is the temperature danger zone?

a)

35 degrees F to 135 degrees F

b)

30 degrees F to 130 degrees F

c)

35 degrees F to 145 degrees F

d)

40 degrees F to 140 degrees F

8.

Which of the following is best to use for smothering a fire?

a)

A fan

b)

Baking powder and flour

c)

A pan lid or another flat surface

d)

Water

9.

Water conducts electricity

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which of the following should you NOT do when working with household chemicals?

a)

Point nozzle away from people

b)

Read the label

c)

Keep products in their original container

d)

Mix chemicals

11.

A dull knife is safer than a sharp knife.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

This technique is used to revive a person whose breathing and heartbeat have stopped.

a)

Heimlich

b)

CPR

c)

Pressure on the injury

d)

Cover with a blanker

13.

Which is the following is NOT a safe practice when using cords.

a)

Checking for damage before use

b)

Grasp the plug bear the outlet

c)

Limit the number of cords plugged in

d)

Leaving cords on wet counters

14.

Where should you stand when opening an oven?

a)

to the side

b)

behind

c)

in front

d)

below

15.

What should you do if an electric appliance falls into a wet sink?

a)

Leave the appliance running

b)

Remove immediately

c)

Unplug the appliance before touching it

d)

Try to catch the appliance before it falls in

16.

How can you prevent kitchen falls?

a)

Disregard clutter on the floor

b)

Spray oil over work area

c)

Wipe up spills

d)

Climb to reach or higher objects in the kitchen

17.

Where do you place sharp knives when you are done using them?

a)

In your sink full of soapy water

b)

In your sink with other dishes

c)

To the side of the sink hanging off the edge of the counter

d)

To the side of the sink carefully placed

18.

Which of the following is a less-toxic substance used as a household cleaner?

a)

vinegar

b)

borax

c)

baking soda

d)

all of the above

19.

Which of the following is not a safe practice when using knives?

a)

Wipe knife with the blade pointed away from you

b)

Soaking the knife in the sink

c)

Store in a knife block

d)

Use a cutting board

20.

Which causes the most food borne illnesses?

a)

bacteria

b)

parasites

c)

viruses

d)

contaminants

21.

What does the P stand for in PASS?

a)

Pray

b)

Play

c)

Pass

d)

Pull

22.

When washing your hands, what is the minimum amount of time you wash?

a)

25 seconds

b)

5 seconds

c)

1 minute

d)

20 seconds

23.

When should you wash your hands?

a)

after touching your hair

b)

after touching your face

c)

after sneezing

d)

all of the above

24.

What should NOT be measured in a dry measuring cup?

a)

yogurt

b)

sugar

c)

flour

d)

olive oil

25.

You can not measure liquids in measuring spoons.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

It is more accurate to measure foods by volume rather than weight.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which is NOT a technique for cutting food?

a)

dice

b)

braise

c)

julienne

d)

chop

28.

What maneuver do you use when someone is choking?

a)

CPR

b)

Chest Compressions

c)

Heimlich

d)

Pound back repeatedly

29.

Which of these would not be considered part of good hygiene in food handling?

a)

using a paper towel to open the bathroom door after washing your hands

b)

drying your hands with a paper towel after washing them

c)

using hand sanitizer when you can’t wash your hands

d)

using soap to lather your arms and hands

30.

When can a food handler with a soar throat and fever return to work around food?

a)

The soar throat is gone

b)

The fever is gone for 24 hours

c)

No symptoms experienced for 24 hours

d)

None of the above

31.

What method should never be used to thaw food?

a)

Place in the cooler

b)

Microwave

c)

Cook the item

d)

Place on the counter

32.

What does the "A" stand for in PASS?

a)

Away

b)

Always

c)

Aim

d)

Air

33.

I can touch ready to eat foods that are being served with bare hands

a)

True

b)

False

34.

What is the minimum temperature for hot holding?

a)

125 degrees F

b)

135 degrees F

c)

145 degrees F

d)

155 degrees F

35.

Which food would not be as likely to cause a food borne illness?

a)

eggs

b)

oysters

c)

bread

d)

undercooked meats

36.

What will cause cross contamination?

a)

Washing hands after handling raw meat

b)

Using a knife to cut carrots and the same knife to cut lettuce

c)

Using a knife to cut meat and the same knife to cut vegetables

d)

Using separate cutting boards for each item being cut

37.

In our class it is acceptable to have our cell phones out during class time

a)

True

b)

False

38.

What needs to be done prior to leaving class?

a)

Recipe completed and finish eating

b)

Recipe completed

c)

Complete recipe, kitchen completely, all dishes and appliances put away, counters and sink clean

d)

Complete recipe, kitchen completely, all dishes and appliances put away,

39.

What does the first "S" stand for in PASS?

a)

Sweep

b)

Stay

c)

Swing

d)

Squeeze

40.

What do you use to handle hot pots and pans?

a)

Towel

b)

Paper Towels

c)

Wash Cloth

d)

Oven Mitt

41.

What does the second "S" stand for in PASS?

a)

Sweep

b)

Spray

c)

Stay

d)

Squeeze

42.

If you spill something on the floor, what should you do?

a)

Leave it, someone else will clean it

b)

Tell the teacher and get them to clean it

c)

Wipe it up immediately

d)

Pretend it didn't happen

43.

If a fire starts inside the oven, what should you do?

a)

open the door and pour baking soda on the fire

b)

keep door closed and turn off the oven

c)

open the door and use a fire extinguisher

d)

none of the above

44.

If you are preparing food and a knife falls, what should you do?

a)

try to catch it

b)

pick it up and continue using it

c)

let it fall and then use it

d)

step back and let it fall

45.

Always _________ back long hair.

a)

brush

b)

wash

c)

tie

d)

curl

46.

What is this used to measure?

a)

Dry materials

b)

Liquid materials

c)

Solid material

d)

all of the above

47.

What is this?

a)

Pot

b)

Pan

c)

Fry Pan

d)

Sauce Pan

48.

What is this procedure?

a)

beating

b)

basting

c)

whisking

d)

folding

49.

How does a grease fire start?

a)

Grease is left on the burner

b)

Food is left cooking unattended

c)

Flammables are left near a heat source

d)

all of the above

50.

What effort does Mrs. Small expect out of students?

a)

whatever they want to give

b)

showing up to class on time

c)

100% effort in everything they do

d)

none of the above

51.

Bacteria multiplies quickly when it is kept between ______ and ________ degrees F.

a)

30 and 60

b)

130 and 150

c)

41 and 135

d)

200 and 240

52.

How do you tell if your meat is finished cooking?

a)

Slice it open and take a look

b)

Taste it

c)

Check it with your finger

d)

Check it with a meat thermometer

53.

Where would you insert the thermometer when checking the temperature of your meat?

a)

bottom

b)

thinnest portion of the meat

c)

top

d)

thickest portion of the meat

54.

Where should you store raw meats in the refrigerator?

a)

top shelf

b)

middle shelf

c)

bottom shelf

55.

What is it called when raw meat, fish or poultry or their germs touch food that has already been cooked or doesn't need to be cooked?

a)

Cross Pollinate

b)

Cross Contamination

c)

Cross Curricular

d)

Cross Content

56.

If you have an open wound on your hand you need to

a)

wear a band aid

b)

not be working with food

c)

wear a band aid and rubber gloves

d)

stay out of the kitchen

57.

When in food prep class your cell phone belongs

a)

on the counter

b)

in your back pack

c)

checked in

d)

in your pocket

58.

Prior to baking or cooking ALWAYS _________ first.

a)

prepare your supplies and be sure to understand your recipe

b)

be sure your workspace is sanitized

c)

collect all your ingredients

d)

wash your hands

59.

To avoid cross contamination always

a)

wipe down counter tops with a towel

b)

sanitize cutting boards after each use

c)

use the same area for preparation of everything

d)

be sure raw meat is prepared with other foods

60.

Expectation in class to collect your ingredients is

a)

go up to the counter and get ingredients as needed

b)

take your tray up and collect some ingredients, go back if you need more

c)

read your recipe, get all measuring supplies and go collect ingredients needed

d)

read recipe, get all measuring supplies needed on your ingredient tray, and go collect all ingredients needed in one trip

61.

Everyone is expected to have a job and participate for each recipe

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Chopping makes smaller pieces than dicing

a)

True

b)

False

63.

It is important to get a recipe done as quickly as possible in class because we don't have much time, we are in a race to finish!

a)

True

b)

False

64.

What is not needed for accurate measurements?

a)

straight edge

b)

food scale

c)

ladel

d)

dry measuring cups

65.

If you have a heavy object or box where should you store it in the kitchen?

a)

anywhere you want

b)

on the top shelf

c)

on the counter

d)

on the bottom shelf

66.

How do you lift a lid from a pot of boiling water?

a)

straight up

b)

with the side of the lid away from you

c)

with the side of the lid toward you

d)

none of the above

67.

Always use water to put out a grease fire.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Which of the following shoes would not be allowed in a commercial kitchen?

a)

sandals

b)

boots

c)

toms

d)

tennis shoes

69.

Never touch electrical outlets with

a)

dry hands

b)

wet hands

c)

dirty hands

d)

gloved hands

70.

What is a food borne illness?

a)

a sickness caused by germs

b)

a illness caused by consumptions of contaminated food

c)

a sickness caused by a virus

d)

a illness caused by touching contaminated food

71.

What is the BEST way to prevent bare hand contact with food in the restaurant setting?

a)

Use tongs or gloves

b)

Use an oven mitt

c)

Use a paper towel

d)

Bare hand contact doesn't matter

72.

Why is it important to always give 100% effort?

a)

It's not important

b)

It's not important

c)

Become more employable

d)

People don't care

73.

It is never safe for children to help in the kitchen

a)

True

b)

False

74.

When baking it is important to follow the directions of the recipe and how ingredients are added

a)

True

b)

False

75.

What are the abbreviations for Tablespoon?

a)

T

b)

t

c)

Tbs

d)

tsp

76.

Is there a difference between t and T in a recipe?

a)

Yes

b)

No

77.

To incorporate air into a mixture by beating it vigorously

a)

mix

b)

whip

c)

dredge

d)

cream

78.

To cut off a very thin layer of peel

a)

grate

b)

chop

c)

slice

d)

pare

79.

What is larger?

a)

Tsp.

b)

Tbs.

80.

What is the first thing you should do when you are not sure what to do in your recipe?

a)

read the directions

b)

ask for help

c)

phone a friend

d)

raise your hand