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Chapter 9: Kitchen Utensils

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Electric mixers, blenders, and waffle bakers are all examples of small appliances.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Cookware is equipment for cooking food in an oven.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

A double boiler is a heavy pot with a close-fitting lid that can be used on the range or in the oven.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Liquid measuring cups are made of transparent glass or plastic.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Copper cookware is one of the most affordable and durable types of cookware.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A paring knife has a serrated or saw-tooth blade for peeling fruits and vegetables.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Instant-read thermometers have probes with a dial or digital display and are used to check the internal temperatures of meats, poultry, and other foods.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Cast iron cookware distributes heat evenly, retains heat, and is often used for frying and browning.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Enamel cookware is glass fused to a base metal and while attractive, it chips easily.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which is not a type of small appliance?

a)

[A] electric range

b)

[B] slow cooker

c)

[C] food processor

d)

[D] toaster oven

11.

Which is not a material used for bakeware or cookware?

a)

[A] aluminum

b)

[B] glass

c)

[C] laminate

d)

[D] cast iron

12.

What is the difference between a pressure cooker and a Dutch oven?

a)

[A] There is no difference.

b)

[B] A pressure cooker has a locked-on lid and a steam gauge, while a Dutch oven has a close-fitting lid.

c)

[C] A pressure cooker has a close-fitting lid, while a Dutch oven has a locked-on lid and a steam gauge.

d)

[D] A pressure cooker smashes food down as it cooks, while a Dutch oven allows food to rise.

13.

What is the difference between a paring knife and a vegetable peeler?

a)

[A] There is no difference

b)

[B] Unlike a vegetable peeler, a paring knife has a swivel blade for quick paring of fruits and vegetables.

c)

[C] Unlike a paring knife, a vegetable peeler has a swivel blade for quick paring of fruits and vegetables.

d)

[D] Unlike a vegetable peeler, a paring knife has a serrated or saw-tooth blade.

14.

Which type of thermometer would be ideal for a roasted chicken?

a)

[A] instant-read thermometer

b)

[B] oven-safe thermometer

c)

[C] disposable pop-up thermometer

d)

[D] all of the above

15.

A ____?____ is a type of bakeware that is rectangular, about one inch deep,

and is used for baking sheet cakes, and sponge cakes for cake rolls.

a)

[A] jellyroll pan

b)

[B] cookie sheet

c)

[C] cake pan

d)

[D] loaf pan

16.

Which of the following measuring tools is the only one that does NOT measure food by volume?

a)

[A] dry measuring cups

b)

[B] kitchen scale

c)

[C] measuring spoons

d)

[D] liquid measuring cups

17.

Foods with moisture generally cook fastest with which of the following?

a)

[A] gas range

b)

[B] electric range

c)

[C] toaster oven

d)

[D] microwave oven

18.

Which of the following small appliances uses assorted blades and discs to chop, blend, mix, and perform other specialized jobs?

a)

[A] blender

b)

[B] electric mixer

c)

[C] food processor

d)

[D] electric grater

19.

Uses various speeds to chop, blend, and liquefy foods.

a)

[A] food processor

b)

[B] blender

20.

Blends, beats, and whips ingredients.

a)

[A] blender

b)

[B} food processor

c)

[ C] electric mixer

21.

Heats and bakes small amounts of food.

a)

[A] toaster

b)

[B] toaster oven

c)

[C] broiler/griller

d)

[D] electric skillet

22.

An electric, portable appliance that grills food indoors.

a)

[A] electric skillet

b)

[B] steamer

c)

[C] broiler/griller

d)

[D] crockpot

23.

This appliance has a thermostatic temperature control that allows it to substitute for a stovetop skillet.

a)

[A] toaster oven

b)

[B] broiler/griller

c)

[C] electric skillet

24.

What is this called?

a)

Sifter

b)

saucepan

c)

pastry blender

25.
What is this called?
a)

Sifter

b)

pastry cutter

c)

blender