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WorksheetsKnife Safety Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
If you drop your knife or it falls from the counter, you should
catch it before it hits the floor
stand back and let it fall
scream
Which of the following is an incorrect way to store knives?
loose in a kitchen drawer
in a wooden knife block
on a magnetic knife strip
in a kitchen drawer with a knife guard protecting the blade
How should you carry a knife?
by the handle
by your side
with the tip pointing down and the blade facing behind you
all of these are correct
walking (not running)
The safest way to pass a knife to another person is
to lay the knife on the counter and let the other person pick it up
to hand it to them with the blade facing them
to throw it and hope they catch it
A dull knife is safer than a sharp knife.
True
False
Before storing knives, you should
rinse them off under running water
wipe them off with a damp cloth
clean them with soap, warm water and a dish cloth and dry them completely
When cleaning a knife you should
hold it firmly by the handle with the blade facing away from you
hold it firmly by the handle with the blade facing upward
let it soak in a sink full of soapy water so it is easier to clean
You should always place a cutting board between the counter and your knife.
True
False
What is the correct hand position for the hand holding the food to be cut?
fingers straight out
fingers curled under in claw formation
in your palm, fist wrapped around the food
When using a knife, your eyes should be focused on
your surroundings to be sure no one is sneaking up behind you
the knife and the food you are chopping
the knife skills of your friend working next to you
Knives are sharp tools that should always be treated safely.
True
False
What is the most secure way to grip a knife?
grip the top of the blade firmly between your thumb and forefinger; place your middle finger just behind the heel
grip the handle firmly and extend your forefinger over the spine of the blade
grip the handle firmly and extend your thumb over the spine of the blade
If your cutting board moves around while you cut, you can secure it by placing a damp dish cloth underneath it.
True
False
It is important to take your time and avoid distractions when practicing your knife skills.
True
False
Which type of knife is mostly used for peeling fruits and vegetables?
Chef's knife
paring knife
serrated knife
A chef's knife could be used to cut the rind off of a watermelon.
True
False
The "tang" is
an extension of the blade that the handle attaches to
the tip of the knife
the heel of the knife
You should run your finger along the blade edge of the knife to check if it needs to be sharpened.
True
False
Serrated knives are designed for slicing breads and cakes.
True
False
When your knife is not in use you should
lay it flat on the counter
carry it around the kitchen with you
place it on the counter with the blade pointing up
