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Foods 1 Benchmark 21

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

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1.

The price of specialty coffee drinks has risen in the United States due to increased Demand. This is an example of what type of external food influence?

a)

economic

b)

environmental

c)

media

d)

technological

2.

Eating pizza with friends after a football game is most likely an example of which food choice factors?

a)

comfort and family ties

b)

social ties and entertainment

c)

adventure and entertainment

d)

nutrition and wellness

3.

Physiological influences on food choices include gender, age, wellness, and:

a)

peer group

b)

personal likes and dislikes

c)

emotions and feelings

d)

activity levels

4.

Which is an example of an external influence affecting food choices?

a)

availability of canned foods

b)

religious beliefs with specific food laws

c)

increases in one's high blood pressure

d)

number of employed parents

5.

Eating pasta the night before a race is most likely an example of which type of individual food choice factors?

a)

adventure and wellness

b)

enjoyment and social ties

c)

comfort and entertainment

d)

nutrition and wellness

6.

External factors such as spring flooding and colder-than-normal winters are:

a)

economic influences on food availability and choices.

b)

environmental influences on food availability and choices.

c)

media influences on food availability and choices.

d)

technological influences on food availability and choices.

7.

Jason, a 25-year-old young professional, relies heavily on high-sodium and high-fat fast food and frozen meals because he never learned to cook. Which internal influence on food choices does this represent?

a)

family schedules

b)

knowledge and skills

c)

peer group

d)

stages of life

8.

Fourth of July, Ramadan, Easter, and Christmas are examples of which internal influences on food choices?

a)

personal beliefs

b)

personal tastes

c)

religious and cultural

d)

situational factors

9.

To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends that half of a plate should be filled with:

a)

fruits and vegetables.

b)

fruits and grains.

c)

grains and vegetables.

d)

a variety of foods from each food group.

10.

Karen consumes two and one-half cups of spinach every day to meet her vegetable group. Which MyPlate recommendation should she do a better job of following?

a)

vary your vegetables

b)

focus on whole fruit

c)

make half your grains whole grains

d)

vary your protein source

11.

Gardening, dancing, and walking briskly are examples of:

a)

very light physical activities.

b)

light physical activities.

c)

vigorous physical activities.

d)

moderate physical activities.

12.

An example of a nutrition claim that a person should be cautious of is:

a)

replacing corn with brown rice in an evening meal.

b)

guaranteeing one will lose five pounds per week on the grapefruit diet.

c)

consuming fresh fruit for dessert

d)

encouraging one to choose orange juice instead of lemonade.

13.

A person can make healthier food choices when shopping for packaged and canned foods by:

a)

buying only organic food products.

b)

purchasing larger sizes.

c)

reading the nutrition labels.

d)

buying more canned than packaged foods.

14.

Mason wants to start a physical fitness program to help him get in shape. What activities should he practice for flexibility?

a)

stretching exercises

b)

cardiovascular exercises

c)

resistance exercises

d)

calisthenics

15.

Aerobics, competitive basketball, and running are examples of:

a)

very light physical activities.

b)

light physical activities.

c)

moderate physical activities.

d)

vigorous physical activities.

16.

Deandre uses a chart to visualize how much peanut butter is considered one serving for his sandwich. Which weight-control strategy is he using?

a)

following recommended calorie needs

b)

controlling portion sizes

c)

practicing moderation

d)

achieving physical fitness

17.

To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends choosing foods that are high in:

a)

fiber and nutrients.

b)

sodium and added sugars.

c)

sodium and added fats.

d)

water and calories.

18.

What should be used to prevent falls when reaching for equipment or ingredients on top shelves?

a)

counter

b)

kitchen chair

c)

trash can

d)

step stool

19.

In a kitchen, pots with handles that are loose:

a)

are not a food sanitation issue as long as caution is used.

b)

may lead to injuries from burns by hot food items.

c)

should be used to store cold foods

d)

should be used with pot holders to prevent spilling.

20.

Jennie injured herself and was bleeding during a foods lab. She applied pressure to the wound. She is practicing first aid for which category of kitchen accidents?

a)

chemical poisoning

b)

cuts

c)

electrical issues

d)

other issues

21.

When cleaning up broken glass pieces, how should they be safely gathered and discarded?

a)

by gathering onto a piece of paper and discarding into the garbage

b)

by gathering up with a cloth and shaking into the garbage

c)

by sweeping into a trash container or under the cabinet

d)

by sweeping with a broom or gathering with a wet paper towel, then throwing away immediately.

22.

What should be used to protect hands when handling hot utensils?

a)

damp towel

b)

an apron

c)

an article of clothing

d)

a dry oven mitt

23.

In a foods lab, following all kitchen safety rules is essential because they:

a)

aid in the prevention of accidents

b)

keep students on task during the lab

c)

prevent students from burning food

d)

protect the teacher from lawsuits

24.

A frozen piece of salmon can be thawed using any procedure except:

a)

under cold running water.

b)

part of the cooking process

c)

in the cooler.

d)

on the counter.

25.

There are four shelves in a refrigerator used for a community event. There is space for one item on each shelf. From top to bottom, which food item should go on which shelf?

a)

sheet cake, carrots, raw eggs, ground beef

b)

carrots, ground beef, raw eggs, sheet cake

c)

ground beef, sheet cake, raw eggs, carrots

d)

carrots, raw eggs, sheet cake, ground beef

26.

Which is the most important reason a food employee should not chew gum while preparing food?

a)

Customers may see and find it distasteful.

b)

Saliva can contaminate customers' food

c)

It can be a choking hazard

d)

It prevents a food handler from tasting food.

27.

What is the maximum number of days that homemade chicken salad can be held at 41°F?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

6

d)

7

28.

All leftovers must be reheated for 15 seconds to the minimum temperature of:

a)

135°F.

b)

145°F

c)

155°F

d)

165°F.

29.

A friend has been diagnosed with Norovirus. Should he volunteer at the soup kitchen?

a)

Yes, he can as long as he washes his hands well.

b)

Yes, he can as long as he is restricted to washing dishes

c)

No, he must be excluded but can tomorrow

d)

No, he must be excluded until cleared by a doctor.

30.

One example of cross-contamination is when someone preparing food:

a)

uses separate cutting boards for raw and cooked meat.B.CD

b)

uses the same ice for serving drinks and keeping beverage bottles cold in a cooler

c)

washes fruits and vegetables under running water.

d)

prepares hand-battered food in small batches.

31.

Which food was correctly cooled?

a)

a large pot of soup that was divided into smaller pans and cooled at room temperature for 8 hours

b)

beans that did not cool to 70°F within 2 hours, but were reheated to 145°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours and then cooled correctly

c)

cooked poultry that cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within an additional 4 hours

d)

a roast that cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 4 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within an additional 6 hours less

32.

Food cooked for a buffet-style dinner and hot held must be maintained at a minimum of what temperature?

a)

120°F

b)

135°F

c)

145°F

d)

175°F

33.

Which is not a factor in controlling growth of microorganisms?

a)

temperature

b)

color

c)

moisture

d)

oxygen

34.

What is the proper procedure for cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces?

a)

clean, sanitize, rinse, towel dry

b)

rinse, scrape, clean, sanitize

c)

clean, sanitize, towel dry

d)

pre-scrape, clean, rinse, sanitize, air-dry

35.

Slicing meat using a meat slicer left out at room temperature requires that:

a)

the slicer must be cleaned and sanitized every four hours.

b)

the slicer must be cleaned and sanitized when done slicing meat for the day.

c)

the slicer must be cleaned and sanitized at the end of an volunteer’s shift.

d)

the slicer must be disassembled and put in the dishwasher.

36.

Which is an example of a chemical contaminant?

a)

caterpillar found in a case of lettuce

b)

bad smell coming from fresh seafood

c)

table sanitizer sprayed over pastries

d)

freezer burn on frozen fruit

37.

What should you do to avoid cross-contact when preparing food for someone with a food allergy?

a)

wipe down work surfaces with a wet cloth

b)

wash, rinse, and sanitize surfaces and utensils between uses

c)

use only organic ingredients

d)

cook the food to its minimum internal temperature

38.

Which of these people would be considered highly susceptible to foodborne illness?

a)

preschooler

b)

adult on kidney dialysis

c)

woman who is 15 weeks pregnant

d)

All of the above

39.

You are in charge of a bake sale with large trays of fresh pastries and cookies. Everyone working is serving food and handling money so they cannot run to wash their hands and put on gloves between every sale. What are some other things to prevent bare hand contact?

a)

Supply tongs for use in serving items.

b)

Have worker use single-use papers.

c)

Wrap items in plastic before putting in the case.

d)

All of the above

40.

Ground beef cooked in a microwave must reach an internal temperature of:

a)

135°F.

b)

145°F

c)

155°F.

d)

165°F.

41.

How many seconds should the total handwashing process take?

a)

10

b)

15

c)

20

d)

25

42.

Which kitchen equipment is a shallow, round baking dish with sloping sides and may be used to bake quiche?

a)

baking sheet

b)

loaf pan

c)

pie pan

d)

roasting pan

43.

Which is used to cook vegetables, retaining their nutrients?

a)

casserole

b)

double boiler

c)

steamer

d)

wok

44.

Which kitchen equipment is a metal cutting tool with openings of different sizes and may be used to prepare cheese or cabbage?

a)

food chopper

b)

grater/ shredder

c)

pastry blender

d)

rolling pin

45.

Why should pots, pans, and casseroles be washed by hand last?

a)

They are the heaviest cooking equipment used.

b)

They require the coldest water to remove grease stains.

c)

They should be stored last because they require more space.

d)

They usually contain the most difficult-to-remove food residues.

46.

Which kitchen equipment is used to quick-fry foods in a small amount of fat?

a)

casserole

b)

double boiler

c)

steamer

d)

wok

47.

Which kitchen equipment is usually a heavy oval or rectangular pan, often comes with a wire rack, and is used to cook large cuts of meat or poultry?

a)

baking sheet

b)

loaf pan

c)

pie pan

d)

roasting pan

48.

Mr. Jones is demonstrating to students how to dice foods. What does he need to protect the tabletop?

a)

cutting board

b)

grater

c)

scraper

d)

straightening steel

49.

Which kitchen equipment is narrow with deep sides and is used to bake bread and pound cake?

a)

baking sheet

b)

loaf pan

c)

pie pan

d)

roasting pan

50.

Which are used to measure small amounts of ingredients, usually less than cup?

a)

dry measuring cups

b)

liquid measuring cups

c)

measuring spoons

d)

scales