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Culinary Test

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an essential-fixed expense?

a)

Expense that is needed but the cost changes each month

b)

An expense that is need and the cost stays the same from month to month

c)

An expense that is not needed but is for something you really want

d)

An expense that is not needed and you can live without it

2.

What should you do if you are the head chef in your kitchen and you see that the dishwasher is running behind?

a)

Demand other team members help the person to wash the dishes

b)

Have the teacher wash the dishes after class is over

c)

Step in and help the person wash the dishes

d)

Tell the person washing the dishes to work faster

3.

A recipe calls for you to knead bread dough. How do you perform this task?

a)

Beat rapidly to make light and fluffy

b)

Gently combine two ingrediants

c)

Heat to just below the boiling point

d)

Press with the palm of your hand

4.

What culinary term is most used when adding beaten egg whites to another mixture?

a)

Baste

b)

Cut-in

c)

Fold

d)

Simmer

5.

Before sauteing a chicken cutlet, it is frequent practice to season and flour both sides of the chicken. What culinary term best describes this action?

a)

Creaming

b)

Dredging

c)

Garnishing

d)

Roasting

6.

The recipe on a box cake mix calls for 3 T of vegetable oil. How much veggie oil should you use?

a)

3 Tbs

b)

3 tsp

c)

3 quarts

d)

3 oz

7.

There are 8 Tbs in a stick of butter. What is that equal to?

a)

1/4 cup

b)

1/2 cup

c)

1/3 cup

d)

1 cup

8.

You are asked to divide 1 lb of ground beef into four equal parts. How many oz of meat will you have in each of the four pieces?

a)

2 oz

b)

4 oz

c)

8 oz

d)

16 oz

9.

What is the proper way to secure a cutting board before preparing to cut?

a)

Place it on the coutertop

b)

Place it on the countertop with a flat dry towel under it

c)

Place it on the countertop with a flat damp towel under it

d)

Place it on a countertop with a paper towel under it

10.

When using a hand mixer in the kitchen, which of the following is an appropriate use of the appliance?

a)

Raising beaters that are in motion above the surface of the bowl

b)

Removing trapped ingredients while the beaters are in motion

c)

Turning off the mixer before removing the beaters

d)

Unplugging the mixer with wet hands

11.

What is the proper way to clean and secure a chef knife after using it?

a)

Clean it immediately and place it in a secure drawer

b)

Clean it immediately and leave it on the edge of the counter

c)

Leave it on the counter and clean it after you have eaten your meal

d)

Place the knife in a sink of soapy dish water to let it soak

12.

While working in the kitchen, your head chef asks you to prepare onions for the soup of the day. What cutting technique do you use to prepare the onions?

a)

Cube

b)

Matchstick

c)

Mince

d)

Shred

13.

What is the proper knife to use when slicing bread?

a)

Boning

b)

Chef

c)

Serrated

d)

Pairing

14.

You are hosting a dinner party for friends. You arrange celery, carrots, and ranch dip on the tray. How should you cut the veggies before placing them on the tray?

a)

in chunks

b)

in cubes

c)

in matchsticks

d)

in slices

15.

If a recipe calls for 2 tsp of vanilla and you are doubling the recipe, how much vanilla should you use?

a)

1 Tbs

b)

1 Tbs and 1 tsp

c)

4 Tbs

d)

6 Tbs

16.

If a recipe calls for 1/3 cups of sugar, how much sugar is needed if the recipe is doubled?

a)

1/2 cups

b)

2/3 cups

c)

1 cups

d)

2 cups

17.

If a recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, how much baking soda would you need if you half the recipe?

a)

1/2 tsp

b)

1/4 tsp

c)

3/4 tsp

d)

1/8 tsp

18.

How do you accurately measure brown sugar and shortening for a recipe?

a)

firmly packed in a dry measuring cup

b)

firmly packed in a liquid measuring cup

c)

loosely packed in a dry measuring cup

d)

none of the following

19.

What is the proper way to measure oil, milk, and water in a liquid measuring cup?

a)

Pour the liquid slowly in a liquid measuring cup and estimate the right amount

b)

Hold up a dry measuring cup to be as close to your eyes as possible

c)

Set a liquid measuring cup on a flat surface and bend down to read it at eye level

d)

Use a dry measuring cup

20.

What is the safe way to defrost meat?

a)

Let it sit on the kitchen counter at room temp

b)

place it in a bowl of warm water in the sink

c)

put it in the oven and bake it for an hour

d)

use the defrost setting in the microwave

21.

What should you do if a grease fire starts in your kitchen?

a)

Leave it alone

b)

Pour water on it

c)

Smother the flames with a pot lid

d)

None of the following

22.

What is the temperature leftovers need to be reheated to for them to be safe to eat?

a)

130 degrees

b)

155 degrees

c)

165 degrees

d)

350 degrees

23.

You are in the kitchen alone and you burn yourself on a hot pan. The skin is red and painful. What is the first thing you should do?

a)

apply burn cream

b)

run cold water on the burn

c)

put ice on it

d)

wrap tightly with a cloth

24.

What are the benefits of eating dairy each day?

a)

Dairy gives you energy and helps you build and repair cells

b)

Dairy helps you build strong teeth and bones

c)

Dairy is good for your digestive system

d)

Dairy makes your hair and nails grow longer

25.

What meal should not be eaten by a nut allergy?

a)

baked lobster with salad

b)

breaded salmon with green beans topped with alomonds

c)

Grilled shrimp with coleslaw

d)

steamed clams with crusty bread

26.

What types of foods should not be on the menu for someone with heart disease?

a)

Foods with high sodium and fat

b)

Foods that are high in carbohydrates

c)

Foods that are low in fiber

d)

Foods that are low in vitamin C

27.

Charles is applying for a job as an executive chef. What is not the responsibility of this position?

a)

Creating new menu items

b)

Inventing new recipes

c)

Managing the kitchen staff

d)

Showing customers to their tables

28.

What should you not feed someone with a vegetarian diet?

a)

Tofu

b)

Eggplant

c)

Pasta

d)

Salmon

29.

If you are planning a BBQ for friends, what is something that you should not have to consider when planning for the BBQ?

a)

Budget

b)

Food Allergies

c)

Gender of guests

d)

Religious customs

30.

According to myPlate... what nutrient group should make up half of your plate in every meal?

a)

Dairy and grains

b)

Grains and fruit

c)

Protein and meat

d)

Veggies and fruit

31.

How do vegans meet their dietary need for protein?

a)

They eat plant based protein

b)

Eat more fish

c)

Eat more pork

d)

Eat more chicken

32.

What does an expediter in a casual dining restaurant do?

a)

COok the food on the grill

b)

Deliver food to the customers

c)

Organize orders

d)

Sanitize the kitchen at close

33.

What is the most appropriate way to measure dry pasta?

a)

Dry measuring cup

b)

Liquid measuring cup

c)

Scale

d)

Pasta spoon

34.

What are the temperature danger zones for prepared food?

a)

0-100 degrees

b)

32-212 degrees

c)

40-140 degrees

d)

65-165 degrees

35.

What does Mise En Place do in a kitchen?

a)

knowing who to call in a emergency

b)

Laying out ingredients to keep you organized

c)

None of the above

d)

All of the above

36.

What is the proper way to use your utensils in a formal party?

a)

Start with the closest to your plate and work your way around

b)

Start with the farthest from your plate and work in

c)

Start with the largest

d)

Start with the ones above your place

37.

When leaving to use the restroom, where should your napkin go?

a)

You place it in your chair

b)

You place it on your plate

c)

You take it with you

d)

You tuck it in your shirt

38.

What does a barista do?

a)

Clears the tables when everyone is finished

b)

Mix alcoholic drinks

c)

Prepare coffee

d)

Seat customers at their tables

39.

What is the importance of using local seasonal foods?

a)

In season foods have better flavor

b)

in season foods cost more

c)

in season foods are hard to find

d)

in season food has less nutritional value