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Culinary Arts Fundamentals Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

A cook needs to make 75 sandwiches. Each sandwich contains 3 ounces of tuna salad. The tuna salad comes in a 20-ounce container. What is the minimum number of containers needed?

a)

10

b)

11

c)

12

d)

13

3.

The position of the "guiding hand" during cutting includes fingers curved down and

a)

the thumb tucked behind fingers, with all fingers holding the food in place

b)

the index finger used on top of the knife with the thumb behind

c)

holding the food as far from the knife as possible to avoid being cut

d)

pointed forward holding the food in place

4.

Compared to a 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

5.

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

6.

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

a)

OPM

b)

EEOC

c)

NLRB

d)

OSHA

7.

Raw meats, poultry, and seafood should be stored

a)

on the top shelf of a cooler

b)

on the floor of a cooler in original packaging

c)

on the shelves of a cooler below ready-to-eat foods

d)

in the original packaging anywhere in the cooler

8.

Which of the following greens is used in Caesar salad?

a)

romaine

b)

endive

c)

iceburg

d)

arugula

9.

An example of an oil-based dressing is

a)

vinaigrette

b)

Russian

c)

Louis

d)

ranch

10.

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

a)

35 degrees Fahrenheit

b)

40 degrees Fahrenheit

c)

45 degrees Fahrenheit

d)

50 degrees Fahrenheit

11.

Of the following tomato products, __________ is the thickest.

a)

paste

b)

soup

c)

purée

d)

sauce

12.

When making rice pilaf, the rice is sautéed, then

a)

boiled

b)

baked

c)

steamed

d)

broiled

13.

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

a)

the refrigerator

b)

cold water

c)

plastic wrap

d)

a covered bowl

14.

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)

add strength to the final product

15.

A leavening agent used to make sponge cake is

a)

eggs

b)

sugar

c)

flour

d)

salt

16.

The preferred icing for intricate cake decorating and piping is

a)

ganache

b)

meringue

c)

cream cheese

d)

buttercream

17.

The process of heating and cooling chocolate before use is known as

a)

creaming

b)

blooming

c)

tempering

d)

proofing

18.

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

a)

celery

b)

carrots

c)

thyme

d)

garlic

19.

Roux is a mixture of flour and

a)

water

b)

milk

c)

fat

d)

yogurt

20.

Which of the following will make a stock clearer?

a)

skimming the fat off the surface

b)

adding roux

c)

roasting the vegetables before adding to the stock

d)

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

21.

A type of fresh water fish is

a)

haddock

b)

halibut

c)

perch

d)

flounder

22.

An egg which is gently simmered in water is called a/an ________ egg.

a)

poached

b)

over easy

c)

over hard

d)

scrambled

23.

Breakfast buffets often include a traditional flakey and layered French pastry called a/an

a)

bagel

b)

English muffin

c)

Danish

d)

croissant

24.

Italian style cheesecake is prepared with _______ cheese.

a)

ricotta

b)

cottage

c)

cream

d)

cheddar

25.

The two sub products created when cream is mixed extensively are

a)

milk and cheese

b)

buttermilk and butter

c)

cheese and butter

d)

condensed milk and curd

26.

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/quality

d)

inform the line cooks

27.

First-In, First-Out (FIFO) is a common _______ method used to help ensure food quality.

a)

scheduling

b)

hiring

c)

menu writing

d)

inventory

28.

Which of the following is a nutrient responsible for supplying the body with amino acids and serving as the building blocks for muscle?

a)

calories

b)

calcium

c)

protein

d)

carbohydrates

29.

Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified substance?

a)

corn syrup

b)

honey

c)

maple syrup

d)

sorghum syrup

30.

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

31.

A facility pays $58.00 for a 60 dozen case of eggs. Find the unit cost of each egg.

a)

$0.08

b)

$0.10

c)

$0.14

d)

$0.16

32.

A party of six has a bill of $246.00. What is the total of the bill when a gratuity of 20 percent and 7 percent sales tax are added on?

a)

$263.22

b)

$295.20

c)

$312.42

d)

$315.86

33.

The technique of _______ is when a server recommends a higher cost menu item to a guest.

a)

marketing

b)

upselling

c)

catering

d)

countering

34.

A restaurant selling a USDA Select grade steak in place of the USDA Choice grade steak advertised on their menu is violating the

a)

Truth in Menu Law

b)

Menu Marketing Law

c)

USDA Grade Labeling Law

d)

Better Business Bureau Law

35.

Purchasing locally grown produce, cutting down on food waste, and lowering energy and water use are all concepts associated with _______ restaurant design.

a)

revolution

b)

sustainability

c)

seasonal

d)

traditional