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Microwave Review

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is NOT an advantage of microwaves? 
a)
faster
b)
retains nutrients
c)
defrosts frozen products
d)
makes foods greasier 
2.
Which is NOT an acceptable dish to put in the microwave? 
a)
paper plates
b)
microwave safe plastic 
c)
metal mixing bowl 
d)
paper towel 
3.
Which is NOT an acceptable product for the microwave?
a)
Dishes with gold or silver on the edge
b)
paper napkin 
c)
glass 
4.
You should always place a paper towel over a product that could bubble or burst (like butter). 
a)
true
b)
false
5.
Microwave energy enters food from the outside edges first. 
a)
true
b)
false
6.
When food continues to cook after the microwave has stopped cooking, that is called...
a)
turning over
b)
standing time
c)
rotating 
d)
hot spots
7.
Hot spots form when liquid food is not stirred. 
a)
true
b)
false
8.
If possible, try to arrange food like chicken nuggets in a circular shape on a plate when microwaving. 
a)
true
b)
false
9.
Foods with a tough skin, like a potato, need to be pierced so steam can escape.
a)
true
b)
false
10.
Sugar and salt attract microwaves. 
a)
true 
b)
false
11.
If your microwave does not have a rotating plate, you should rotate the plate during the cooking process. 
a)
true
b)
false
12.
All microwaves have the same wattage. 
a)
true
b)
false
13.

Which one is better for microwave cooking?

a)

Square pan

b)

round pan

14.

Standing time refers to:

a)

total time food is in the microwave

b)

the time spent waiting by the microwave

c)

the time the molecules continue vibrating to cook the food - might be used with lower power levels or after it is done in the microwave.

d)

the total time you spend microwaving the food

15.

What is Cooking Time?

a)

The time food is cooking while the microwave is producing the microwaves in the magnetron tube.

b)

The total amount of time it takes to fully cook the food.

c)

The time food continues to cook after the microwave oven is turned off

d)

The time it takes to cook the food after it is take out of the microwave

16.
What is true about the amount of food you place in the microwave?
a)
Does affect the cooking time
b)
Does not affect cooking time
17.
Microwave ovens replace the conventional ovens (stoves/ovens) you have in your kitchens.
a)
False
b)
True
18.

To clean an microwave oven...

a)

buy a special cleaner

b)

boil water to produce steam then wipe out

c)

let the food buildup in the oven

19.

Power levels are used to....

a)

provide standing time during the cooking time

b)

help prevent overcooking of foods

c)

help melt/soften items

d)

used to defrost foods

20.

When first starting your microwave, all microwaves are programmed at...

a)

30%

b)

50%

c)

70%

d)

100%

21.
Big pieces of food should be placed out the inside of the plate 
a)
true
b)
false 
22.

Select which type of containers are microwave safe.

a)

glass pan

b)

metal spoon

c)

rubber scrapper

d)

paper towel

e)

tin foil

23.

Select all answers that help food cook evenly in the microwave.

a)

stir food

b)

cover food

c)

cook food longer in the microwave

d)

rotate food

e)

use metal pans

24.

Fruits and vegetables cooked in a microwave oven

a)

are not good for you

b)

take longer than on the stove

c)

contain a higher nutrition value

d)

are not considered safe

25.

Microwave ovens cook by

a)

radation burning food

b)

microwaves causing food particles to vibrate

c)

conduction heating the food

d)

radio waves heating food

26.

A microwave oven uses ____________ energy than a regular oven.

a)

more

b)

less

27.

Advantages of using a microwave oven include:

a)

time and cost

b)

browning of food and cost

c)

time and crispness of food

d)

size and location

28.

Is it safe to put a metal fork in the microwave?

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

sometimes

29.

Is it safe to put plastic in the microwave?

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

sometimes

30.

Is it safe to put aluminum foil in the microwave?

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

sometimes

31.

Is it safe to put styrofoam in the microwave?

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

sometimes

32.

Is it safe to put a stoneware plate in the microwave?

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

sometimes

33.

Is it safe to put a paper plate in the microwave?

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

sometimes

34.

Is it safe to put a porcelain plate in the microwave?

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

sometimes

35.

Is it safe to put a metal pan in the microwave?

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

sometimes

36.

If the microwave door is cracked, should you use it?

a)

yes

b)

no

37.

You may need to _______ your food so all of your food is heated evenly.

a)

shake

b)

stir

38.

Which time says one minute?

a)

1:00

b)

10:00

39.

When punching in the cook time, always ______________.

a)

Check that the numbers on the screen match your cooking instructions.

b)

close your eyes and make it a game.