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knife cuts

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

use the _________ technique to protect fingers while cutting foods.

a)

Claw grip

b)

flat fingers

c)

Nuckle grip

d)

Palm grip

2.

What size is a minced food?

a)

Large, irregular sized pieces

b)

Medium, irregular sized pieces

c)

Small, irregular sized pieces

3.

What types of food would a chiffonade cut be appropriate for?

a)

Breads

b)

Carrots

c)

Meats

d)

Herbs

4.

Cutting boards must be cleaned and sanitized after each use to avoid cross-contamination?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What should be placed underneath a cutting board to prevent it from slipping?

a)

Damp paper towel

b)

Dry paper towel

6.

What type of cut is this?

a)

Chiffonade

b)

Julienne

c)

Dice

d)

Mince

7.

Finely sliced or shredded leafy veggies or herbs, especially basil, is commonly made using what type of cutting technique?

a)

Mincing

b)

Slicing

c)

Chiffonade

d)

Julienne

8.

Why is the hand-claw technique important when cutting?

a)

Keeps fingers from cramping

b)

Prevents strain on wrist

c)

Keeps food sanitary

d)

Guides food and prevents cuts

9.

1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8

a)

Brunoise

b)

Julienne

c)

Mince

d)

Tournee

10.

An elongate slice is a result of what cut?

a)

round

b)

square

c)

thin

d)

diagonal

11.

This cut resembles a matchstick

a)

Julienne

b)

Chiffonade

c)

Diagonal

d)

Mince

12.

This cut is used to finely slice leafy vegetables or herbs

a)

Torunee

b)

Rondelle

c)

Shirred

d)

Chiffonade

13.

Similar to Julienne but larger

a)

Brunoise

b)

Diagonal

c)

Battonnet

d)

Tournee

14.

Why is it important to cut foods into uniform shapes?

a)

Improves flavors

b)

Conserves nutrients

c)

Ensure that the foods are safe to eat

d)

Helps cooks food evenly

15.

To cut safely, you should do which of the following:

a)

a-anchor your knife

b)

b-position your hand properly

c)

c-make the food stable

d)

d- a and b above

e)

e- all of the above

16.

Which is the correct position for fingers while cutting?

a)
b)
17.

The shape and size of cut foods is important for:

a)

a-the feel in your mouth as you eat

b)

b-the correct amount of cooking time

c)

c-the final presentation of the dish

d)

d-all of the above

18.

What are factors to consider what choosing a knife

a)

ease of use

b)

handle comfort

c)

handle weight and material

d)

all of the above

19.

What knife is used for chopping, slicing, and most other cutting tasks?

a)

Utility knife

b)

Chef knife

c)

Paring knife

d)

Serrated knife

20.

How should a knife be positioned if it is not in use?

a)

Knife block

b)

In sink

c)

In drawer

d)

Away from the edge of the counter near cutting board

21.

When slicing round foods, slice one side off to get a flat cutting surface.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Using a chef knife to pare the skin off fruits and vegetables is a safe technique in the kitchen

a)

True

b)

False