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PRELIM EXAM_SPECIALTY CUISINE

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

. 

It is a Chinese cooking technique in which ingredients are fried in a small amount of very hot oil while being stirred or tossed in a wok.

a)

Braising

b)

Stewing

c)

Stir Frying

d)

Baking

2.

. 

A cooking method wherein the meat is browned first then cooked in a small amount of liquid.

a)

Stewing

b)

Braising

c)

Broiling

d)

Poaching

3.

 

It is an ancient device used for milling by pounding, grinding herbs, pastes and crushing ingredients.

a)

Nutribullet

b)

Blender

c)

Miller

d)

Mortal & Pestle

4.

What is a characteristic style of cooking practices and tradition often associated with a specific culture?

a)

specialty

b)

culture

c)

beliefs

d)

cuisine

5.

What are the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of racial, religious or social groups?

a)

culture

b)

cuisine

c)

beliefs

d)

tradition

6.

They are known for emphasizing seasonal foods, quality ingredients and presentation.

a)

Filipino

b)

Japanese

c)

Italian

d)

American

7.

What cuisine is the most widely imitated?

a)

American

b)

Asian

c)

Italian

d)

Afrrican

8.

They are known for intense and varied flavors, colorful decorations, and a variety of spices.

a)

Italian

b)

American

c)

Asian

d)

Mexican

9.

 

Which country is pizza from?

a)
b)
c)
10.

 

Which country are tacos from?

a)

American

b)

Italian

c)

Mexican

d)

Japan

11.

Which country is Sushi from?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Which country is Chicken Curry from?

a)

India

b)

Africa

13.

 

Which country is Fried Chicken from?

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

America

d)

Philippines

14.

. 

Which country are Sausages from?

a)

Japan

b)

Germany

c)

Myanmar

d)

Mexico

15.

French cuisine is famous for its:

a)

fusion

b)

mother sauces

c)

flavors

d)

spices

16.

 

What is it called when raw proteins come into contact with ready-to-eat foods?

a)

danger zone

b)

hazard

c)

cross contamination

d)

plating principles

17.

 

The FIFO method helps restaurants use food before it expires. FIFO stands for...

a)

first in final out

b)

fist in fist out

c)

first in first out

d)

first out first in

18.

 

The most accurate way to measure milk is to

a)

Use a spatula to level

b)

Place on counter and get down to eye level

c)

Stand directly over cup and look down

d)

Hold up to eye level and look from side

19.

To measure flour accurately, you need to

a)

set on counter and check at eye level

b)

scoop, pack, level

c)

aerate, overfill cup, level

d)

stir, tap to remove air, level

20.

How many tsp. are in 1 TBSP?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

16

d)

8

21.

 

Mise en place is a French phrase that is directly translated

a)

mice in the kitchen

b)

put everything in place

c)

get ingredients out

d)

cooking time

22.

 

Which is NOT one of the 5 French Mother Sauces?

a)

bechamel

b)

roux

c)

hollaindaise

d)

tomato

23.

 

Do this after cutting lettuce after cutting raw meat

a)

Dip the knife in sanitizer

b)

Run the knife through the dishwasher

c)

Wash and sanitize the knife separately

d)

Wash the knife with other dishes

24.

 

Why should you NOT use a dull knife

a)

Accidental cuts are less likely

b)

Accidental cuts are more likely

c)

requires less pressure to slice vegetables

d)

Uses less time for sharpening

25.

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

26.

An elongate slice is a result of what cut?

a)

brunoises

b)

round

c)

diagonal

d)

square

27.

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

28.

At what temperature should your refrigerator be maintained?

a)

65F

b)

50F

c)

40F

d)

100F

29.

When plugging in or unplugging an electrical appliance, grasp the plug end, NOT the cord.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

30.

Responsible for as many as 95% of all food-borne  illnesses

a)

yeast

b)

molds

c)

pathogens

31.

 

Which of the following kills the food spoiling bacteria ?

a)

frying

b)

boiling

c)

steaming

d)

simmering

32.

Why is food preservation important ?

a)

to make food taste better

b)

to extend the shelf life of the food product

c)

to change the texture or flavour of the food.

33.

_______________ is the name of the process invented by Louis Pasteur for the preservation of milk.

a)

refrigeration

b)

curing

c)

pickling

d)

pasteurizing

34.

The removal of water from a substance is called

a)

curing

b)

salting

c)

refrigeration

d)

dehydration

35.

Vacuum packing is

a)

wet packing

b)

Air free packing

c)

heat packing

36.

 

Freezing is a food preservation method because

a)

Low temperature retards the growth of microbes.

b)

Low temperature removes water content

c)

both of these

d)

none of these

37.

Jams, jellies and squashes are examples of

a)

preserve by canning

b)

preserve by salting

c)

preserve by curing

d)

preserve by sugar

38.

Most microbes cannot grow and multiply when the

a)

conditions are dry

b)

temperature is low

c)

temperature is high

d)

all of these

39.

It is more important than ever for cooks not to keep up to date with the latest nutritional understanding.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

The use of ingredients and  techniques from more than  one regional, or international,  cuisine in a single dish is known (a)   .