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Unit 4 Knife Skills Review

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are two advantages of using a sharp knife?

a)

Safety and Clear Cuts

b)

Speed and Smaller Cuts

c)

Safety and Edge Last Longer

d)

Speed and Edge Lasts Longer

2.

What are two reasons uniform shapes are important in a commercial kitchen?

a)

Cooks evenly and can charge more per entree

b)

Shows chef's knife skills and allows varying "doneness"

c)

Allows varying "doneness" and visually appealing

d)

More visually appealing and cooks evenly

3.

What are the dimensions of a julienne cut according to the ACF standards?

a)

1/4" X 1/8" X 2"

b)

1/8" X 1/8" X 2"

c)

1/4" X 1/4" X 2"

4.

What are the dimensions of a brunoise cut according to ACF standards?

a)

1/4" X 1/8" X 2"

b)

1/8" X 1/8" X 1/8"

c)

1/4" X 3/4" X 2"

5.

How thick is a rondelle cut?

a)

1/4"

b)

1/8"

c)

1/2"

d)

3/4"

6.

This cut is used to shred leafy vegetables:

a)

Chiffonnade

b)

Julienne

c)

Mince

d)

Batonnet

7.

Which knife would you use to accomplish the following: Breakdown large cuts of meat?

a)

Butcher

b)

Chef's

c)

Slicer

d)

Pairing

8.

Which knife would you use to accomplish the following: Carving at a buffet?

a)

Butcher

b)

Chef's

c)

Slicer

d)

Tourne

9.

Which knife would you use to accomplish the following: Peeling Vegetables?

a)

Butcher

b)

Chef's

c)

Slicer

d)

Paring

10.

Also known as a French knife

a)

Boning

b)

Chef's

c)

Tourne

d)

Fillet

11.

A knife used to remove bones from meat, fish, and poultry:

a)

Boning

b)

Tourne

c)

Butcher

d)

Fillet

12.

A blade that is toothed like a saw:

a)

Boning

b)

Slicer

c)

Tourne

d)

Serrated

13.

A shank or collar; helps keep food particles out.

a)

Bolster

b)

Rivets

c)

Tang

d)

Heel

14.

The metal pieces that fasten the handle to the tang.

a)

Bolster

b)

Rivets

c)

Tang

d)

Heel

15.

The part of the blade that continue into the knife's handle:

a)

Bolster

b)

Rivets

c)

Tang

d)

Spine

16.

The part of the blade best used to cut with.

a)

Spine

b)

Tip

c)

Tang

d)

Heel

17.

True or False?

Never use a knife to perform inappropriate tasks.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

True or False?

Always use a cutting board or a counter to make your cuts.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

True or False?

Carefully wipe the blade from the heel.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

True or False?

When you're passing a knife to someone, lay the knife down on the work surface carefully holding the dull side (back/spine) with the handle facing out towards the other person.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

True or False?

When carrying a knife, hold it by the handle with the point of the blade straight down at your side. Make sure the sharp edge is facing you.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

True or False?

Always wash, sanitize, and wipe knives before using and before putting away.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

True of False?

Let the knife's blade or handle hang over the edge of a cutting board or a table for easier access.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

True or False?

Always cut with the blade facing away from your body.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

True or False?

For sanitation, leave the knife in a sink filled with hot, soapy water.

a)

False

b)

True

26.

True or False?

Don't try to catch a falling knife. Step away and let it fall.

a)

True

b)

False