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WorksheetsCulinary Arts Pretest
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 26mins
A sharp knife is safer than a dull knife
True
False
What is the importance of proper cleaning and sanitizing of tools and equipment?
it increases the risk of food-borne diseases.
it hinders or delay preventive maintenance.
it reduces the efficiency as stated in the manual.
it removes and reduces visible dirt and harmful microorganisms that cause illness.
Which ingredient adds sweetness and flavor to food and helps promote browning in baked goods.
Milk
Vanilla Extract
Sugar
Salt
This ingredient provides the bulk and structure to breads, cakes, pastries, and cookies.
Baking Soda
Egg
Yeast
Flour
Which of these ingredients is a chemical leavening agent that cause batter and dough to rise when baked.
Yeast
Baking Soda
Egg
Flour
Which of these are the most common liquids in baking?
What does a leavening agent do to batter or dough?
This ingredient forms in dough and has strong elastic strands in cells that trap gas.
flour
gluten
yeast
sugar
Butter is a a type of
sugar
fat
sweetener
seasoning
How many dry ounces are in a pound?
4
8
16
24
How many fluid ounces are in one cup of liquid?
4
8
16
24
How should you measure brown sugar?
Spoon and level
Scoop and level
Pack and level
Eye level
How should you measure flour?
Spoon and level
Scoop and level
Pack and level
Eye level
How should you measure liquids?
Pour into a see through cup and check at eye level
Scoop and level
Pack and level
Pour into a cup
If you only had a 1/4 cup measuring cup and the recipe called for 3/4 cups of sugar. How many scoops of the 1/4 measuring cup would you use?
1
3
5
1/2
This French term means, "everything in its place".
Mice in Place
Nis en Place
Mis en Place
Pleace a Pleug
Define Mise en Place. Choose those that apply.
Everything in its place, and a place for everything
Start cooking, gather what you need later
Gather ingredients and tools
Fire up the stove
Measure and prepare as many ingredients as possible
If you only have a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon and the recipe calls for 1 Tablespoon of vanilla, what would you do? How many teaspoons are in a Tablespoon?
1
3
5
1/2
What is the abbreviation of a teaspoon? Choose both correct answers
tsp
Tsp
t.
Tbsp
What is the abbreviation of a tablespoon? Select both correct answers
tsp
T.
tbsp
Tbsp
Reading the recipe before cooking help us for easy cooking.
TRUE
FALSE
Having the exact measurement of ingredients help us to avoid mistakes when cooking.
TRUE
FALSE
How do you measure vanilla?
Pour a splash into the wet ingredients
Use liquid measuring cup
Use measuring spoons
Use dry measuring cups
What are these items?
What is the process used to measure dry ingredients such as flour, unless otherwise specified?
First, scoop ingredient into the correct dry measuring cup, then level it off with a straight edge
How do you know if you measured brown sugar correctly?
It falls apart
It keeps its shape, think "sand castle"
The manager who is responsible for all aspects of food production, including menu planning, purchasing, costing, planning work schedules, hiring, and training. in the kitchen is called the
Chef De Partie
Sous Chef
Executive Chef
Commis
The chef in charge of sauces, stews and sautéing food is known as the
saucier
garde manger
aboyeur
Pastry Chef
The chef in charge of cold dishes such as salad and dressing is known as the
saucier
garde manger
aboyeur
pastry chef
Possible careers for culinary professionals?
Executive chef
Food Stylist
Corporate Chef
All of these
Food Scientist
The food temperature danger zone is?
40 - 140 F
31 - 140 F
41 - 165 F
40 - 120 F
When cooling several gallons of sauce, which method would work to effectively cool it down properly?
Place into an ice-bath with an ice wand
Pour into several shallow hotel pans
Place pot into freezer
Use ice as an ingredient to add at the end, then place in an ice-bath
What function does the well have when making fresh pasta (where the egg and oil is added into the flour mixture)? Choose both correct answers.
Serves to bring out our inner child volcano
To hold the ingredients and gradually add in the flour
To stop the egg and liquid from running all over the table
For visual appeal
Why was a chef's coat traditionally white?
They wanted to look nice when they talked to guests
It showed cleanliness and skill
It was the only color available
So they could stand out in a crowd
True or False
Consistent knife cuts help cook food evenly
True
False
True or False
A honing steel sharpens your knife?
True
False
What should you do if you have chicken delivered to you and it is slightly slimy or smells "off" to you?
Accept it and put it into the cooler
Accept it and wash it with bleach
Accept it and freeze it immidiately
Reject it and send it back.
How long can you use the same cutting board?
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
Which of the following will allow the guest to eat the fastest?
buffet
Fine Dining
Quick Service
How many pints are in 1 quart?
1
2
3
4
What is equal parts fat and flour cooked?
Beurre Manie
Roux
Gravy
Slurry
Which groups are considered "at risk" for foodborne illnesses?
Preschoolers/ young children
adults
teenagers
elderly people
Which method is the incorrect way to thaw food?
on the counter
in the microwave
in the refrigerator
in the sink with cold water
What is this tool called?
What is this pan called?
Roasting Pan
To Aerate something means
to whisk
to add air
to lift up
add leavening agents
The MOST IMPORTANT thing we can do to prevent foodborne illnesses is
wash our hands
tie our hair back
wear clean clothes
wear a hat
