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FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first stop in the flow of food?

a)

The Receiving Area

b)

The Refrigerator

c)

The Freezer

2.

How far off of the ground should dry goods be stored?

a)

10 Feet

b)

On the ground is fine

c)

At least 6 Inches

3.

Which measuring utensil is this?

a)

Number Counter

b)

Digital Scale

c)

Measurer

4.

A convection steamer

a)

is another term for a stove-top steamer setup.

b)

can steam only small quantities of food due to its size.

c)

uses steam piped into the cooking chamber, where it is vented over the food.

d)

cooks food using high-pressure steam and must be vented completely before opening.

5.

A salamander is

a)

a small radiant broiler that is used to finish food items.

b)

another term for a tilting skillet.

c)

a separate gas broiler that is used to cook food products completely.

d)

a large broiler in the oven to cook food.

6.

A deck oven is an oven

a)

that uses a belt to move food through in one direction.

b)

that is another type of convection oven that cooks food more quickly.

c)

that has multiple shelves on which to cook food directly.

d)

that cooks food using microwaves

7.

A deck oven is an oven

a)

that uses a belt to move food through in one direction.

b)

that is another type of convection oven that cooks food more quickly.

c)

that has multiple shelves on which to cook food directly.

d)

that cooks food using microwaves

8.

A proofing cabinet is a piece of equipment that is

a)

designed to help yeast products proof properly.

b)

a cabinet that holds moisture so it can be used as a steamer.

c)

designed to bake and hold yeast products.

d)

designed to hold cooked food for service.

9.

What is a bain-marie?

a)

A rectangular pot that is used to keep cold food cold for service

b)

A rectangular pot that is used to keep hot food hot for service

c)

A cylindrical pot that is used to keep hot food hot for service

d)

A hotel pan that is used to keep hot food hot for service

10.

A conventional or standard oven

a)

heats food from the bottom to cook the product.

b)

uses direct flames from all sides to cook the product.

c)

heats food from the sides to cook the product.

d)

heats food from the top only to cook the product.

11.

A utility cart is an example of which type of foodservice equipment?

a)

storing

b)

holding

c)

receiving

d)

preparation

12.

A walk-in refrigerator is an example of which type of foodservice equipment?

a)

storing

b)

holding

c)

receiving

d)

preparation

13.

Dry goods must be stored at least how many inches off the floor on stainless-steel shelving?

a)

3

b)

6

c)

8

d)

10

14.

All refrigerators must maintain temperatures between

a)

0°F and 20°F

b)

21°F and 31°F

c)

32°F and 41°F

d)

42°F and 51°F

15.

Which mixer purées, liquefies, and blends food?

a)

Food processor

b)

Countertop blender

c)

Horizontal cutter mixer

d)

Mandolin

16.

Cutters and mixers are which type of foodservice equipment?

a)

storing

b)

holding

c)

receiving

d)

preparation

17.

Which mixer grinds, purées, blends, crushes, and kneads foods?

a)

Immersion blender

b)

Food chopper

c)

Countertop blender

d)

Food processor

18.

A wire whip is used to

a)

mix, mash, and cream soft food.

b)

beat and add air to light foods.

c)

whip, cream, and mash heavier foods.

d)

mix heavy, thick dough

19.

Which steamer grills, steams, braises, sautés, and stews different kinds of food?

a)

Convection oven

b)

Pressure oven

c)

Steam-jacketed kettle

d)

Tilting fry pan

20.

Which broiler is used to cook large amounts of food quickly?

a)

charbroiler

b)

Hotel broiler

c)

Salamander

d)

Countertop broiler

21.

Which broiler places food on a stick and roasts it over or under a heat source?

a)

Salamander

b)

charbroiler

c)

Countertop broiler

d)

Rotisserie

22.

Which piece of equipment is the most frequently used in restaurant and foodservice kitchens?

a)

broilers

b)

ranges

c)

ovens

d)

fryers

23.

Which piece of equipment cooks food in hot oil?

a)

salamander

b)

griddle

c)

deep-fat fryer

d)

rotisserie

24.

Which piece of equipment supplies direct heat by way of an open flame to the item being cooked?

a)

Open burner

b)

Convection oven

c)

Griddle

d)

Salamander

25.

Which oven has 2 to 4 shelves that are stacked on top of each other and on which food is directly cooked?

a)

Convection oven

b)

Tandoor oven

c)

Conveyor oven

d)

Deck oven

26.

Which type of oven is primarily used by restaurants and foodservice kitchens to thaw and reheat food?

a)

Rotary oven

b)

Microwave oven

c)

Convection oven

d)

Deck oven

27.

Which oven has a belt that moves the food along in one direction?

a)

Microwave oven

b)

Convection oven

c)

Conveyor oven

d)

Deck oven

28.

What piece of equipment is attached to tanks that hold premixed blends for selected soft drinks and a tank that contains CO2?

a)

Bain-marie

b)

Carbonated beverage machine

c)

Espresso machine

d)

Utility cart

29.

What appliance can be used to both chop and puree foods?

a)

Chef knife

b)

Food processor

c)

Strainer

30.

What type of scale is used to measure small amounts of ingredients?

a)

Balance scale

b)

Portion scale

c)

Pound scale

31.

What is this?

a)

Microwave Oven

b)

Convectional Oven

c)

Combi Oven

32.

What is this?

a)

Food mixer

b)

Heavy duty blender

c)

Food processor

33.

Please choose an induction stove.

a)
b)
c)
34.

Please choose a combination oven.

a)
b)
c)
35.

What is this?

a)

Combination oven

b)

Salamander broiler

c)

Griller

36.

What is this an example of?

a)

Commercial Cheese Maker

b)

Commercial Floor Mixer

c)

Household Mixer

d)

Food Processor

37.

What mixer attachment would you use to incorporate air into a batter ?

a)

Dough Hook

b)

Paddle

c)

Wire Whisk

38.

Which oven circulates air using a fan at the back of the oven?

a)

Conveyor Oven

b)

Conventional Oven

c)

Convection Oven

d)

Toaster Oven

39.

Which Broiler is best for roasting whole Poultry?

a)

Countertop Broiler

b)

Rotisserie

c)

Hotel Broiler

d)

Charbroiler

40.

Which of the following would be best suited for cooking pancakes?

a)

Flat top Burner

b)

Induction Burner

c)

Griddle

d)

Open Burner

41.

If you needed a leavened dough to rise quickly which would be the best piece of equipment to use?

a)

Conveyor Oven

b)

Proofing Cabinet

c)

Salamander

d)

Pressure Steamer

42.

A food processor can be used to Puree, Blend, or crush food?

a)

True

b)

False

43.
A convection steamer
a)
uses steam piped into the cooking chamber, where it is vented over the food.
b)
cooks food using high-pressure steam and must be vented completely before opening
c)
can steam only small quantities of food ude to its size.)
d)
is another term for a stove-top steamer set up.
44.
An immersion blender is
a)
also called a stick blender and can puree food in a container.
b)
another industry term for a food processor
c)
a commercial blender where food is placed into the machine to puree.
d)
only able to whip certain food such as heavy cream in containers
45.
A conventional or standard oven
a)
heats food from the top only to cook the product
b)
heats food from the sides to cook the product
c)
heats food from the botton to cook the product
d)
uses direct flames from all sides to cook the product
46.
A salamander is 
a)
a separate gas broiler that is used to cook food products completely
b)
a small radiant boiler that is used to finish food items
c)
a large broiler in the oven to cook food
d)
another term for a tilting skillet.
47.
A proofing cabinet is a piece of equipment that is 
a)
designed to hold cooked food for service.
b)
designed to help yeast products proof properly
c)
a cabinet that holds moisture so it can be used as a steamer
d)
designed to bake and hold yeast products
48.

What is the purpose of this attachment?

a)

to knead heavy doughs

b)

to make cookie batter

c)

to add air to light mixes