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Culinary Arts Pretest

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A sharp knife is safer than a dull knife

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What is the importance of proper cleaning and sanitizing of tools and equipment?

a)

it increases the risk of food-borne diseases.

b)

it hinders or delay preventive maintenance.

c)

it reduces the efficiency as stated in the manual.

d)

it removes and reduces visible dirt and harmful microorganisms that cause illness.

3.

Which ingredient adds sweetness and flavor to food and helps promote browning in baked goods.

a)

Milk

b)

Vanilla Extract

c)

Sugar

d)

Salt

4.

This ingredient provides the bulk and structure to breads, cakes, pastries, and cookies.

a)

Baking Soda

b)

Egg

c)

Yeast

d)

Flour

5.

Which of these ingredients is a chemical leavening agent that cause batter and dough to rise when baked.

a)

Yeast

b)

Baking Soda

c)

Egg

d)

Flour

6.
Which of the following defines baking?
a)
Cooking food with oil
b)
Cooking using dry heat
c)
Cooking using steam
d)
Cooking using proper measurement
7.

Which of these are the most common liquids in baking?

a)
butter and oil
b)
juice and flavoring
c)
water and milk
d)
oil and coloring extracts
8.

What does a leavening agent do to batter or dough?

a)
It makes the dough flop
b)
It makes the bread taste sour
c)
It makes the mixture rise.
d)
It makes the bread fluffy
9.
What do you call the method of adding air as fat and sugar mixed together?
a)
Creaming method
b)
Foaming method
c)
Whipping Method
d)
Stirring Method
10.

This ingredient forms in dough and has strong elastic strands in cells that trap gas.

a)

flour

b)

gluten

c)

yeast

d)

sugar

11.

Butter is a a type of

a)

sugar

b)

fat

c)

sweetener

d)

seasoning

12.

How many dry ounces are in a pound?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

16

d)

24

13.

How many fluid ounces are in one cup of liquid?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

16

d)

24

14.

How should you measure brown sugar?

a)

Spoon and level

b)

Scoop and level

c)

Pack and level

d)

Eye level

15.

How should you measure flour?

a)

Spoon and level

b)

Scoop and level

c)

Pack and level

d)

Eye level

16.

How should you measure liquids?

a)

Pour into a see through cup and check at eye level

b)

Scoop and level

c)

Pack and level

d)

Pour into a cup

17.

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?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

1/2

18.

This French term means, "everything in its place".

a)

Mice in Place

b)

Nis en Place

c)

Mis en Place

d)

Pleace a Pleug

19.

Define Mise en Place. Choose those that apply.

a)

Everything in its place, and a place for everything

b)

Start cooking, gather what you need later

c)

Gather ingredients and tools

d)

Fire up the stove

e)

Measure and prepare as many ingredients as possible

20.

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?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

1/2

21.

What is the abbreviation of a teaspoon? Choose both correct answers

a)

tsp

b)

Tsp

c)

t.

d)

Tbsp

22.

What is the abbreviation of a tablespoon? Select both correct answers

a)

tsp

b)

T.

c)

tbsp

d)

Tbsp

23.

Reading the recipe before cooking help us for easy cooking.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

24.

Having the exact measurement of ingredients help us to avoid mistakes when cooking.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

25.

How do you measure vanilla?

a)

Pour a splash into the wet ingredients

b)

Use liquid measuring cup

c)

Use measuring spoons

d)

Use dry measuring cups

26.
How do you measure liquid ingredients?
a)
Set liquid measuring cup on a flat surface. Pour liquids in then read the  measurement at eye level. 
b)
Pour the liquid into the measuring cup until its at the correct line
c)
Pour liquids into the dry measuring up, making sure its on a flat surface
27.

What are these items?

a)
Measuring spoons
b)
Measuring cups
c)
Dry measuring cups
28.

What is the process used to measure dry ingredients such as flour, unless otherwise specified?

a)
Scoop into a dry measuring cup and then pour into the mixing bowl
b)

First, scoop ingredient into the correct dry measuring cup, then level it off with a straight edge

c)
Pour into a liquid measuring cup and then read it at eye level
29.

How do you know if you measured brown sugar correctly?

a)

It falls apart

b)

It keeps its shape, think "sand castle"

30.

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

a)

Chef De Partie

b)

Sous Chef

c)

Executive Chef

d)

Commis

31.

The chef in charge of sauces, stews and sautéing food is known as the

a)

saucier

b)

garde manger

c)

aboyeur

d)

Pastry Chef

32.

The chef in charge of cold dishes such as salad and dressing is known as the

a)

saucier

b)

garde manger

c)

aboyeur

d)

pastry chef

33.

Possible careers for culinary professionals?

a)

Executive chef

b)

Food Stylist

c)

Corporate Chef

d)

All of these

e)

Food Scientist

34.

The food temperature danger zone is?

a)

40 - 140 F

b)

31 - 140 F

c)

41 - 165 F

d)

40 - 120 F

35.

When cooling several gallons of sauce, which method would work to effectively cool it down properly?

a)

Place into an ice-bath with an ice wand

b)

Pour into several shallow hotel pans

c)

Place pot into freezer

d)

Use ice as an ingredient to add at the end, then place in an ice-bath

36.

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.

a)

Serves to bring out our inner child volcano

b)

To hold the ingredients and gradually add in the flour

c)

To stop the egg and liquid from running all over the table

d)

For visual appeal

37.

Why was a chef's coat traditionally white?

a)

They wanted to look nice when they talked to guests

b)

It showed cleanliness and skill

c)

It was the only color available

d)

So they could stand out in a crowd

38.

True or False

Consistent knife cuts help cook food evenly

a)

True

b)

False

39.

True or False

A honing steel sharpens your knife?

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What should you do if you have chicken delivered to you and it is slightly slimy or smells "off" to you?

a)

Accept it and put it into the cooler

b)

Accept it and wash it with bleach

c)

Accept it and freeze it immidiately

d)

Reject it and send it back.

41.

How long can you use the same cutting board?

a)

1 hour

b)

2 hours

c)

3 hours

d)

4 hours

42.

Which of the following will allow the guest to eat the fastest?

a)

buffet

b)

Fine Dining

c)

Quick Service

43.

How many pints are in 1 quart?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

44.

What is equal parts fat and flour cooked?

a)

Beurre Manie

b)

Roux

c)

Gravy

d)

Slurry

45.

Which groups are considered "at risk" for foodborne illnesses?

a)

Preschoolers/ young children

b)

adults

c)

teenagers

d)

elderly people

46.

Which method is the incorrect way to thaw food?

a)

on the counter

b)

in the microwave

c)

in the refrigerator

d)

in the sink with cold water

47.

What is this tool called?

a)
Cleaver
b)
Cherry Pitter 
c)
Meat handsaw 
48.

What is this pan called?

a)
Broil pan
b)

Roasting Pan

c)
Stock Pot
49.

To Aerate something means

a)

to whisk

b)

to add air

c)

to lift up

d)

add leavening agents

50.

The MOST IMPORTANT thing we can do to prevent foodborne illnesses is

a)

wash our hands

b)

tie our hair back

c)

wear clean clothes

d)

wear a hat