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CA1: unit 2

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1.         An equivalent of 1 cup is...

a)

14 tablespoons

b)

1/2 cup + 1/4 cup

c)

8 ounces

d)

2 pints

2.

The yield is __________.

a)

a set of directions for making a food or beverage

b)

the amount of space an ingredient takes up

c)

the specific cooking method needed for the recipe

d)

the amount or number of servings a recipe makes

3.

A well written recipe begins with...

a)

a list of ingredients

b)

yield

c)

cooking method

d)

temperature and time

4.

If you need to increase the yield of a recipe, you would ___ the recipe ingredients.

a)

divide

b)

multiply

c)

convert

d)

adjust

5.

If a recipe called for fresh herbs but you only had dried to use, this would be using a ___.

a)

conversion

b)

recipe

c)

substitution

d)

high-altitude cooking method

6.

An equivalent is ___.

a)

the amount of space an ingredient takes up

b)

the heaviness of an ingredient

c)

the amount or the number of servings

d)

a different way of measuring the same amount of product

7.

If you need to reduce the yield in a recipe, you would ___ the recipe ingredients.

a)

divide

b)

multiply

c)

convert

d)

adjust

8.

When measuring liquids, you need to ___.

a)

hold cup up at eye level and pour liquid to desired amount

b)

place cup on level surface and pour liquid in to desired amount

c)

place cup on level surface, pour in liquid, get down at eye level to check and adjust accordingly

d)

hold cup at eye level, pour liquid to desired amount and don't put on level surface

9.

Which of the following should be used to measure milk?

a)

dry measuring cups

b)

liquid measuring cups

c)

coffee cup

d)

ladle

10.

Measuring spoons are used for the following ingredients...

a)

dry & liquid amounts under 1/4 cup

b)

dry & liquid amounts over 1/4 cup

c)

only dry ingredients under 1/4 cup

d)

only liquids under 1/4 cup

11.

When discussing “dash and pinch” amounts, which of the following does not apply…

a)

typically used with an herb, spice or other seasoning

b)

measured as the amount that can be held between thumb & finger

c)

they should be measured with liquid measures only

d)

smaller amount than what would be measure in dry measuring cup

12.

When measuring solid fats, it can be done in the following ways…

a)

Stick method, liquid-measure method and water displacement method

b)

Stick method, dry-measure method and water displacement method

c)

Cup method, liquid-measure method and water displacement method

d)

Cup method, dry-measure method and melting method

13.

To properly measure dry ingredients, such as flour and granulated sugar, you would ________.

a)

fill measuring cup with the ingredient, pack down firmly, level off the top of the cup, use straight edge to level off and pour into mixing bowl

b)

fill measuring cup with the ingredient to the top and pour into mixing bowl

c)

fill measuring cup with ingredient over mixing bowl being used, level off the top of the cup, use straight edge to level off and pour into mixing bowl

d)

fill measuring cup with ingredient (not packing down), not holding over mixing bowl, level off with straight edge spatula then add to mixing bowl

14.

The “stick method” of measuring solid fats is not used _____.

a)

For fat that comes in ¼ pound sticks

b)

On fat such as butter, shortening or margarine

c)

For fat that comes in a wrapper marked in tablespoons and fractions of a cup

d)

On melted fats, such as butter or margarine

15.

The following ingredients would ALL be measured with a dry measuring cup…

a)

Mayonnaise, peanut butter, flour and brown sugar

b)

Peanut butter, honey and milk

c)

Brown sugar, molasses, flour and peanut butter

d)

Milk, mayonnaise and flour

16.

When using a scale to measure ingredients, you must always _____________ the scale to ensure proper measurement.

a)

score

b)

pare

c)

tare

d)

measure

17.

To cut into large, thin pieces; using a sawing motion while pressing knife down gently is...

a)

mince

b)

slice

c)

dice

d)

chop

18.

To make straight, shallow cuts; helps to tenderize meat and let sauces sink in is...

a)

score

b)

mince

c)

cut

d)

dice

19.

To chop finely is...

a)

chop

b)

cube

c)

score

d)

mince

20.

To cut food into very thin strips is...

a)

slice

b)

sliver

c)

cube

d)

chop

21.

To cut food into pieces about 1/8 to ¼ inch on each side is...

a)

dice

b)

slice

c)

cube

d)

pare

22.

To cut food into pieces about ½ inch on each side is...

a)

cube

b)

dice

c)

chip

d)

chop

23.

To cut food into small irregular pieces is...

a)

chop

b)

cube

c)

mince

d)

slive

24.

To cut off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife or peeler is...

a)

pare

b)

dice

c)

cube

d)

cream

25.

To mix thoroughly and add air to foods is...

a)

beat

b)

cut in

c)

whip

d)

stir

26.

To combine solid fats with dry ingredients, such as flour and butter is...

a)

cut in

b)

stir

c)

cream

d)

knead

27.

To mix with a spoon or a wire whisk in a circular motion is...

a)

toss

b)

whip

c)

toss

d)

stir

28.

To beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture, making it light and fluffy is...

a)

fold

b)

stir

c)

whip

d)

cream

29.

To beat ingredients, such as butter and sugar, until soft and creamy is...

a)

cream

b)

toss

c)

knead

d)

fold

30.

To mix ingredients, such as salad greens and dressing, by tumbling with tongs or large spoon and fork is...

a)

toss

b)

knead

c)

whip

d)

stir

31.

To work a dough to blend ingredients and make it smooth and springy is...

a)

fold

b)

stir

c)

knead

d)

cut in

32.

To gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one is...

a)

knead

b)

toss

c)

whip

d)

fold

33.

To dredge is to _________.

a)

To coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs or cornmeal

b)

To coat food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish

c)

to use a pastry brush to coat food with a liquid or sauce

d)

To put small pieces of food on the surface of another food

34.

To marinate is to _________.

a)

Add flavor to a food by soaking in a cold, seasoned liquid

b)

Finish cooking blanched foods in a syrup

c)

Cook a food in a sugar syrup

d)

Loosen flavorful food particles in a pan after food has been browned

35.

To baste is to _________.

a)

To coat food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish

b)

To use a pastry brush to coat food with a liquid or sauce

c)

To pour liquid over food as it cooks

d)

To lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioners’ sugar

36.

To caramelize is to _________.

a)

Heat liquid to just below the boiling point

b)

To make liquid clear by removing particles

c)

To heat sugars on the surface of foods until they liquefy and darken in color

d)

To cook a food in sugar syrup

37.

To scald is to _________.

a)

Simmer a mixture in order to evaporate the liquid and intensify the flavor

b)

Heat liquid to just below the boiling point

c)

Dip a food briefly into boiling water, then in cold to stop the cooking process

d)

Separate water from solid food by use of a colander or strainer

38.

To remove the center of a fruit or vegetable is...

a)

blanch

b)

core

c)

reduce

d)

glaze

39.

To simmer a mixture in order to evaporate the liquid and intensify the flavor is...

a)

glaze

b)

blanch

c)

reduce

d)

reuse

40.

To finish cooking blanched foods in a syrup of water, sugar and butter is...

a)

glaze

b)

scald

c)

season

d)

strain

41.

To separate solid particles from a liquid by pouring mixture through a strainer or sieve is...

a)

scald

b)

strain

c)

season

d)

blanch

42.

To loosen flavorful food particles in a pan after food has been browned is...

a)

deglaze

b)

glaze

c)

blanch

d)

scald

43.

To dip food briefly into boiling water, then into cold water to stop the cooking process is...

a)

boil

b)

baste

c)

burn

d)

blanch

44.

To heat liquid to just below the boiling point is...

a)

scald

b)

burn

c)

deglaze

d)

strain

45.

To add flavorings such as salt, pepper and herbs to food before, during and after cooking is...

a)

season

b)

simmer

c)

marinate

d)

broil

46.

Maillard browning is _________.

a)

A chemical reaction between sugar and carbohydrates that release of flavor and aroma

b)

The use of combination of heat-transfer methods

c)

Heated molecules pass heat to an unheated molecule

d)

A chemical reaction between certain sugars and proteins that brown roasted, fried or baked foods that adds flavor and color

47.

The method of transferring heat by direct contact is _________.

a)

cooking

b)

radiation

c)

convection

d)

conduction

48.

The method of transferring heat through the movement of molecules in air or liquid is _________.

a)

cooking

b)

radiation

c)

convection

d)

conduction

49.

A method of transferring heat as waves of energy is _________.

a)

cooking

b)

radiation

c)

convection

d)

conduction

50.

The benefits of covering food when microwaving include _________.

a)

Keeps food from splattering, retains moisture and cooks more evenly

b)

Helps food splatter, retains moisture and cooks unevenly

c)

Keeps food from splattering, dries out and cooks unevenly

d)

Keeps food from splattering, dries out and cooks evenly

51.

Boiling is a ____ method.

a)

moist-heat cooking

b)

cooking in fat

c)

dry-heat cooking

52.

Steaming is a ____ method.

a)

moist-heat cooking

b)

cooking in fat

c)

dry-heat cooking

53.

Simmering is a ____ method.

a)

moist-heat cooking

b)

cooking in fat

c)

dry-heat cooking

54.

Baking is a ____ method.

a)

moist-heat cooking

b)

cooking in fat

c)

dry-heat cooking

55.

Deep-fat frying is a ____ method.

a)

moist-heat cooking

b)

cooking in fat

c)

dry-heat cooking

56.

Stewing is a ____ method.

a)

moist-heat cooking

b)

cooking in fat

c)

dry-heat cooking

57.

Grilling is a ____ method.

a)

moist-heat cooking

b)

cooking in fat

c)

dry-heat cooking

58.

Roasting is a ____ method.

a)

moist-heat cooking

b)

cooking in fat

c)

dry-heat cooking

59.

Stir-frying is a ____ method.

a)

moist-heat cooking

b)

cooking in fat

c)

dry-heat cooking

60.

Sautéing is a ____ method.

a)

moist-heat cooking

b)

cooking in fat

c)

dry-heat cooking