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Unit 102 Knife Skills, Safety and Maintenance

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When using a knife, cut ______ from yourself.

a)

Away

b)

Toward

2.

A knife is more likely to slip and cut you if it's blunt.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Not cutting foods on a cutting board can cause your knife to ____________ and ____________.

a)

become sharper

b)

slip while cutting

c)

Dull/Damage the blade.

d)

Ruin your countertops

4.

In order to keep knives sharp for a long time and safe, where should they be stored?

a)

In a Knife Wallet

b)

Loosely in a drawer

c)

On top of the refrigerator, out of the way of children

d)

Under the sink

5.

Which knife is pictured here?

a)

Santoku Knife

b)

Paring Knife

c)

Serrated Knife

d)

Chef's knife

6.

Which Knife is this?

a)

Santoku

b)

Paring Knife

c)

Serrated Knife

d)

Chef's knife

7.

Which knife is pictured here?

a)

Santoku Knife

b)

Paring Knife

c)

Serrated Knife

d)

Chef's Knife

8.

Describe the guiding hand or claw

a)

With your fingers curled inward, and your thumb in front of your fingers

b)

With your fingers curled inward, and your thumb tucked behind your fingers

c)

With your fingertips forward, flat on the food

9.

Why do you use a guiding hand?

a)

To prevent burns

b)

To prevent cuts

c)

To help you walk with the knife

10.

Why should you NEVER put a knife in the sink?

a)

The knife will get dull

b)

The knife gets too clean

c)

Someone could forget the knife is there or not see it, reach in, and cut themselves

11.

If a knife falls....

a)

ALWAYS try and catch it

b)

Catch it if it seems safe

c)

Step out of the way and let it fall to the floor

12.

How can you stabilize the cutting board?

a)

Dry Towel

b)

Wet Paper Towel or Rubber Mat

c)

Dry cloth towel

d)

By pressing down on the board as you cut

13.

What should you say when walking behind someone with a knife?

a)

Knife Behind

b)

Nothing, just walk slowly

c)

Watch Out!