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Culinary Arts Level 1 Prep Cook

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A recipe for split pea soup yields 7 2/3 quarts. How many 6 ounce portions can be served from one batch of soup?

a)

39

b)

40

c)

41`

d)

42

2.

Which of the following describes a method of cooking pasta or vegetables in which they have a barely tender consistency?

a)

A la carte

b)

Au Gratin

c)

Al dente

d)

A l'anglaise

3.

How much liquid should be added when tripling a recipe calling for 1/4 cup of liquid?

a)

1/2 Cup

b)

3/4 Cup

c)

1 Cup

d)

1 1/4 Cups

4.

A cook needs to make 75 sandwiches. Each sandwich contains 3 ounces of tuna salad. The tuna salad comes in a 20 ounce container. How many containers must be purchased?

a)

10

b)

11

c)

12

d)

13

5.

To serve three-egg omletes to 55 people, how many eggs are needed?

a)

14 Dozen

b)

16 Dozen

c)

19 Dozen

d)

20 Dozen

6.

Which of following is used for cutting or trimming meat?

a)

Chef's Knife

b)

Butcher Knife

c)

Fillet Knife

d)

Boning Knife

7.

The correct identification of a julienne cut is

a)

Chop into fine pieces

b)

cut into small, thin strips about 1/8-by, 1/8-by, 2-1/2- inches

c)

Chop into coarse pieces

d)

Cut into cubes measuring about 3/4- 3/4- by 3/4-inches

8.

Match the correct number in the diagram below to identify the heel of the knife.

a)

Review Diagram

b)

Review Diagram

9.

Which of the following utensils is used for serving sauce on a chicken?

a)

Tablespoon

b)

Slotted Spoon

c)

Measuring Cup

d)

Measured Ladle

10.

Compared to conventional oven, food cooked in a convection oven

a)

is more likely to have "hot spots"

b)

takes longer to cook

c)

cooks at lower temperatures

d)

is more likely to carry food-borne illness

11.

The process of tranferring bacteria from one food to another usually by way of unwashed hands, cutting boards, counter tops, or kitchen tools is called

a)

Cross - Contamination

b)

Germination

c)

Anti-sanitation

d)

Eco-Infection

12.

What is the best way to put out a grease fire in a frying pan?

a)

Pour water on the fire

b)

Smother the fire

c)

Move the pan outside

d)

Pour flour on the fire

13.

A refrigerator's temperature should be kept at ________ or below.

a)

35 Degrees Fahrenheit

b)

41 Degrees Fahrenheit

c)

45 Degrees Fahrenheit

d)

51 Degrees Fahrenheit

14.

The government organization whose purpose is t set and enforce worksite safety and health standards is

a)

OCM

b)

EEOC

c)

NLRB

d)

OSHA

15.

Which of the following greens is used in Caesar salad?

a)

Romaine

b)

Endive

c)

Iceberg

d)

Arugula

16.

An example of an oil-based dressing

a)

Vinaigrette

b)

Russian

c)

Louis

d)

Ranch

17.

Of the following tomato products, ____________ is the thickest.

a)

Paste

b)

Soup

c)

Pure'e

d)

Sauce

18.

When making rice pilaf, the rice is sauteed, then

a)

Boiled

b)

Baked

c)

Steamed

d)

Broiled

19.

To prevent a peeled potato from turning brown, place it in ______.

a)

The refrigerator

b)

Cold Water

c)

Plastic Wrap

d)

A covered Bowl

20.

The two main ingredients in meringues are sugar and

a)

Cream of tartar

b)

Heavy whipping cream

c)

Corn Syrup

d)

Egg Whites

21.

The process of creaming involves mixing fat and sugar together to blend them uniformly and to

a)

Incorporate Air

b)

Drive out gases

c)

Remove air pockets

d)

Create tiny pockets of gas

22.

A bouquet garni is traditionally made up of bay leaf, parsley stems and

a)

Celery

b)

Carrots

c)

Thyme

d)

Garlic

23.

Roux is a mixture of flour and

a)

water

b)

milk

c)

fat

d)

yogurt

24.

Which of following will make a stock clearer?

a)

skimming the fat off of the surface

b)

adding roux

c)

roasting the vegetables before adding to the stock

d)

puree two cups of the stock and add it to the stock

25.

Poultry should be cooked to a minimun internal temperature of

a)

135 degree Fahrenheit

b)

145 degree Fahrenheit

c)

155 degrees Fahrenheit

d)

165 degree Fahrenheit

26.

A type of fresh water fish is

a)

haddock

b)

halibut

c)

perch

d)

flounder

27.

The eggs used to make eggs Benedict are

a)

shirred

b)

fried

c)

poached

d)

boiled

28.

Rolled, steel-cut, and ________ are types of oats.

a)

Soft-cut

b)

Whole

c)

Braised

d)

tossed

29.

Italian style cheesecake is prepared with ___________cheese.

a)

ricotta

b)

cottage

c)

cream

d)

cheddar

30.

When receiving a delivery, an employee should verify that the invoice matches the delivery and

a)

take the delivery to the kitchen

b)

pay the delivery person

c)

check the order for damage

d)

inform the line cooks

31.

Michelangelo's Bistro began the day with 8 gallons of cream in the cooler. The bistro received 4 additional gallons of cream from the morning delivery. During the afternoon shift, the kitchen used 3 gallons of cream. the on-hand inventory in now gallons of cream. This is an example of _____________ inventory.

a)

FIFO

b)

monthly

c)

perpetual

d)

vendor-managed

32.

Menus planned for people with high blood pressure should be low in

a)

Fiber

b)

Sodium

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Potassium

33.

The most nutritional way to prepare vegetable is by

a)

sauteing

b)

boiling

c)

deep frying

d)

steaming

34.

A good way to develop additional business-related career skills is to

a)

work extra hard at the current job

b)

develop a close relationship with the supervisors

c)

practice cooking by inviting people over for dinner

d)

join a professional organization

35.

The ________ takes care of administrative and personnel tasks

a)

sous-chef

b)

executive chef

c)

chef d' garde manager

d)

line cook