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Culinary Arts Exam Review

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Lack of handwashing is a known cause of foodborne illness. When do food workers need to wash their hands?

a)

After using the toilet.

b)

Before starting work, after all breaks, and any other time hands get contaminated.

c)

After handling raw foods, dirty dishes or garbage.

d)

All of the above.

2.

What cuts solids into pieces?

a)

dice

b)

chop

c)

clarify

3.

A food worker has just finished cutting raw meat on a cutting board and is about to cut lettuce for a salad. What must the food worker do to prevent cross-contamination?

a)

Wipe the board with a paper towel and use a new knife.

b)

Rinse the board and knife off with water; and wash hands.

c)

Wipe the board and knife with a cloth rinsed in bleach water.

d)

Wash, rinse and sanitize the board and knife; and wash hands.

4.

What is the correct minimum internal cooking temperature for chicken?

a)

0

b)

89

c)

140

d)

165

5.

What is the aberration for Tablespoon

a)

tlbsp

b)

Tb

c)

TT

d)

tt

6.

What menu offers each food item priced and served separately?

a)

A la carte

b)

Cycle

c)

Fixed

d)

Table d'hote

7.
to cut foods into small square pieces that are uniform in size
a)
chop
b)
dice
c)
mince
d)
julienne
8.

Identify three Back of House employees.

a)

Chef, Line cook, Prep cook

b)

Pastry chef, Dish washer, Server

c)

Host, Manager, Bartender

d)

Server, Line cook, Bartender

9.
To cut into long thin strips
a)
Mince
b)
Dice
c)
Julienne 
10.
How many quarts are in a gallon?
a)
4
b)
9
c)
16
d)
All of the above
11.
What type of knife is pictured?
a)
Santoku
b)
Chef
c)
Clever
d)
Paring 
12.
What type of knife is pictured?
a)
Cleaver
b)
Santoku
c)
Serrated Slicer
d)
Slicer
13.
A main course 
a)
En croute 
b)
Entree 
c)
Flambe 
d)
Garnish 
14.
t and tsp mean...
a)
Tablespoon
b)
Teaspoon
c)
A pinch
d)
A cup
15.
After touching raw meat I should...
a)
Lick my fingers
b)
Eat chips
c)
wash my hands and anything the raw meat touched
16.
Which term means "everything in its place?"
a)
Each en place
b)
Mise en place
c)
Prise en place
d)
All en place
17.

The safest way to thaw food is by?

a)

In a sink under running water

b)

Countertop

c)

Refrigerator

d)

Microwave

18.
What is this item?
a)
Measuring spoons
b)
Measuring cups
c)
Dry measuring cups
19.
a)
Steamer
b)
Ricer 
c)
Colander 
20.
a)
Oyster/ clam knife
b)
Butcher's steel
c)
Peeler 
21.

What cuts solids into pieces?

a)

dice

b)

chop

c)

clarify

22.

Bacteria and microorganisms that live and breed in the food we eat.

a)

Cuisine

b)

Mise en Place

c)

Contamination

d)

Cross-Contamination

23.

French term for having all your ingredients measured, cut, peeled, sliced, grated, etc. before you start cooking.

a)

Cuisine

b)

Mise en Place

c)

Contamination

d)

Cross-Contamination

24.

The danger zone, which is the temperature where bacteria grows rapidly, is located between which two temperatures?

a)

140 to 165 degrees

b)

40 and 140 degrees

c)

0 to 40 degrees

25.

Food i is safe to serve how many days after the expiration date?

a)

1 Day

b)

2 Days

c)

1 Week

d)

Never

26.
a)
Oyster/ clam knife
b)
Butcher's steel
c)
Peeler 
27.

Which of the following does NOT foster bacterial growth?

a)

Metal

b)

Glass

c)

Ceramic

d)

Plastic

28.

Which of the following cooking materials does NOT conduct heat?

a)

Wood

b)

Silicone

c)

Teflon

d)

Metal

29.

Which of the following is true for all cutting boards?

a)

Must be washed and dried by hand

b)

Must be washed after every use

c)

Must be sanitizied with bleach and water

d)

Must never be sanitized

30.

Which knife is considered an "all-purpose" knife?

a)

Paring

b)

Boning

c)

Bread

d)

Chef

31.

Which knife is recommended for peeling apples?

a)

Boning

b)

Slicing

c)

Paring

d)

Bread

32.

Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic types of nutrients?

a)

Phytochemicals

b)

Minerals

c)

Fat

d)

Water

33.

Which of the following is NOT one of the food groups on MyPlate?

a)

Water

b)

Protein

c)

Dairy

d)

Grains

34.

Which of the following is the dairy group's daily recommendation for a girl or boy nine to 18 years old?

a)

1 1/2 cups

b)

2 cups

c)

2 1/2 cups

d)

3 cups

35.

Which of the following is the body's main energy source?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Minerals

36.

Which of the following is defined as the study of the nutrients in food which are needed for the body to function?

a)

Nutrients

b)

Science

c)

USDA

d)

Nutrition

37.

Which menu allows a customer to choose any number and combination of items?

a)

table d'hote

b)

a la carte'

c)

California

d)

de jour

38.

The amount of food product or number of portions a recipe makes is called the

a)

unit

b)

yield

c)

edible portion

d)

forecast

39.

Which is the process of adjusting a recipe to accommodate the yield and measuring system needed?

a)

conversion factor

b)

conversion factor formula

c)

customary unit of measure

d)

recipe conversion

40.

Which of the following is the units of measure most commonly used in the USA? Includes ounces, cups, pints, & quarts

a)

customary units of measure

b)

metric units of measure

c)

conversion units of measure

d)

robotic units of measure

41.

Which of the following is the definition of an allergy?

a)

an allergy is a normal response to certain food products triggered by the immune system

b)

An allergy is an abnormal response to certain food products triggered by the immune system

c)

An individual with a food allergy can often eat small amounts of certain food product without having symptoms

d)

An individual with a food allergy can often eat large amounts of certain food products without having symptoms.

42.

Which of the following is NOT one of the ten tips for portion control?

a)

decrease the portion size of healthy foods

b)

use smaller plates

c)

share restaurant meals

d)

do not skip meals

43.

Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic types of nutients?

a)

minerals

b)

fat

c)

phytochemicals

d)

water

44.

A blender is used to turn _______ ingredients into ________.

a)

solid, liquid

b)

liquid, solid

c)

cold, warm

d)

liquid, frozen

45.

Which of the following is one of the six major nutrient groups?

a)

enzymes

b)

fiber

c)

water

d)

nitrogen

46.

The nutrients that provide energy are _______

a)

fats and vitamins

b)

carbohydrates, proteins, & vitamins

c)

water, vitamins and minerals

d)

carbohydrates, proteins, & fats

47.

Digestion ________

a)

breaks down nutrients in food

b)

turns food into enzymes

c)

is chemical rather than mechanical

d)

ends with mastication

48.

During digestion, gastric juices are produced in the _________

a)

small intestine

b)

esophagus

c)

mouth

d)

stomach

49.

When the teeth and tongue work together to move food and crush it into smaller pieces, this is known as _________

a)

absorption

b)

mastication

c)

peristalsis

d)

bile production

50.

Which eating habit will help the digestion process?

a)

limit the range of foods you eat

b)

avoid plant foods

c)

eat meals quickly

d)

eat moderate amounts of food

51.

Which of the following is a small kitchen appliance?

a)

toaster

b)

oven

c)

range

d)

cooktop

52.

Which of the following is a major kitchen appliance?

a)

blender

b)

mixer

c)

range

d)

processor

53.

Which of the following is true of skillets?

a)

may also be called frying pans

b)

may also be called saucepans

c)

are deep round containers used for liquids

d)

are only used with dry goods

54.

Which of the following is used for combining ingredients for various types of dishes?

a)

measuring cups

b)

mixing bowls

c)

soup bowls

d)

ramikens