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WorksheetsCooking Final
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
Contaminants in food cause over 76 million illnesses in the United States each year.
True
False
It is safe to partially cook food and then wait to finish cooking it later.
True
False
Foods with a high water content generally freeze well.
True
False
Foods will usually keep in a nonworking refrigerator for 8-10 hours.
True
False
Canning, freezing, and drying are all ways to preserve foods.
True
False
The raw-pack method is the technique of canning simmered foods.
True
False
Drying preserves food by depriving microorganisms of the moisture they need to survive.
True
False
A work triangle is an area designed for performing specific kitchen tasks, such as chopping vegetables or washing dishes.
True
False
A receipt is the same as a warranty, because it shows the date you purchased a product.
True
False
Electric mixers, blenders, and broiler/grills are all examples of small appliances.
True
False
A double boiler is a heavy pot with a close-fitting lid that can be used on the range or in the oven.
True
False
Al dente pasta is firm to the bite, rather than soft or mushy.
True
False
A foam cake is leavened by yeast.
True
False
Crystallization is the formation of syrup crystals in sugar.
True
False
What is the correct water temperature when you wash your hands properly?
cold
warm
room temperature
hot
What is a safe internal temperature for most cooked foods?
140 degrees F
120 degrees F
100 degrees F
160 degrees F
On a typical day, how long can perishable foods that contain meat, poultry, fish, eggs, or dairy products safely sit at room temperature?
no more than two hours
no more than 90 minutes
two hours or more
no more than 30 minutes
What is the ideal temperature for the inside of a refrigerator?
between 40 and 60 degrees F
between 32 and 40 degrees F
between 20 and 30 degrees F
between 20 and 30 degrees F
What is freezer burn?
What is freezer burn?
a result of cooking frozen foods without defrosting them
moisture loss caused by improper cooking of frozen foods
moisture loss caused by improper packaging or overly long storage of frozen foods
How can you prevent cross-contamination between foods in a freezer if the power goes off?
Separate frozen raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other frozen foods.
Throw away frozen raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
Throw away all frozen foods except frozen raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
Wrap frozen raw meat, poultry, and seafood in layers of newspaper.
What is headspace?
room for movement in an ergonomically-designed kitchen
room left in a canning container for food to expand
brief cooking in boiling water before freezing
room left in a saucepan for preserves to expand while cooking
When did the FDA first approve irradiation?
1963
1993
1973
2003
What document should you keep on hand in order to protect your purchase?
warranty
owner’s manual
receipt
all of the above
What temperature does a freezer maintain?
-10 degrees F
-30 degrees F
10 degrees F
0 degrees F
What is the difference between a pot and a saucepan?
There is no difference.
Pots are larger and heavier than saucepans.
Saucepans are larger and heavier than pots.
Saucepans are made of glass, while pots are made of metal.
What is the difference between a paring knife and a vegetable peeler?
There is no difference.
Unlike a vegetable peeler, a paring knife has a swivel blade for quick peeling of fruits and vegetables.
Unlike a paring knife, a vegetable peeler has a swivel blade for quick peeling of fruits and vegetables.
Unlike a paring knife, a vegetable peeler has a swivel blade for quick peeling of fruits and vegetables.
Which is not a product made from wheat?
amaranth
couscous
bulgur
kasha
Which is a small, ivory-colored, rice-like grain made from wheat that has more protein than other grains?
spelt
quinoa
triticale
wheat berries
Why are egg solids added to some forms of noodles?
for tenderness
for aroma
for quicker cooking
for yellow color
What cooking method applies to all grains?
They must all be boiled.
They must all be cooked in liquid.
They must all be soaked before cooking.
They must all be simmered.
What type of cookie is a brownie?
drop cookie
molded cookie
bar cookie
none of the above
What type of cookie is a cookie cut into the shape of a star?
bar cookie
molded cookie
drop cookie
rolled cookie
Which type of cookie is made with dough that is formed into rolls, chilled, and cut into slices?
rolled cookie
refrigerator cookie
pressed cookie
molded cookie
What is the proper way to store soft cookies?
with a loose-fitting lid
with a tight-fitting lid
without a lid
none of the above
Which is a type of candy that is made by cooking butter, milk or cream, and sugar?
divinity
taffy
caramel
fondant
Which is not an example of an interfering agent that can be used to break down sugar crystals or keep them from forming?
fat
cream of tartar
salt
corn syrup
How should most candies be stored?
uncovered in a warm place
in a cool place in a tightly covered container
uncovered in a cool place
in a warm place in a tightly covered container
Freezing preserves food at temperatures of _________________________ or below.
0 degrees
nonstick
charcoal
kernals
The _________________________ finish that coats some cookware and bakeware prevents food from sticking.
0 degrees
nonstick
charcoal
kernals
A fire bowl is a part of most outdoor grills that holds the _________________________.
0 degrees
nonstick
charcoal
kernals
Grains produce many small, separate dry fruits called _________________________.
0 degrees
nonstick
charcoal
kernals
_________________________ rice is precooked and dehydrated before packaging.
Instant
spoil
boiling
thermometer
Because whole-grain products contain oil, they _________________________ at room temperature.
Instant
spoil
boiling
thermometer
_________________________ is the cooking method required to properly prepare pasta.
Instant
spoil
boiling
thermometer
A cold water test can be used if you do not have a/an________________________.
Instant
spoil
boiling
thermometer
In a smooth, silky candy, sugar crystals are _________________________ in size.
Instant
small
boiling
thermometer
Some candies, such as coffee and caramel, should not have any _________________________ at all.
Instant
small
crystals
thermometer
