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Food Science Equipment & Lab Safety/Sanitation

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

What tool is used to measure various larger volumes of dry or sticky ingredients accurately using US customary measurements?

a)

Dry measuring cups

b)

Liquid measuring cups

c)

Measuring spoons

d)

2.

What US customary tool is used for measuring larger amounts of liquid ingredients, based on volume?

a)

Dry measuring cups

b)

Liquid measuring cups

c)

Measuring spoons

d)

Digital scale

3.

What US customary tool is used for measuring volume of SMALL amounts of both dry and liquid ingredients, such as extracts and spices? 

a)

Dry measuring cups

b)

Liquid measuring cups

c)

Measuring spoons

d)

No measurements needed:
Eyeball it

4.

What universal tool is used for measuring weight (mass) of ingredients?

a)

Dry measuring cups

b)

Liquid measuring cups

c)

Measuring spoons

d)

Digital scale

5.

What is this universal METRIC tool that is used in experiments in mixing, holding, and heating liquids?
It can also be used to transfer liquids from one container to another.

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

beaker

c)

empty soda bottle

6.

What is a mortar and pestle used for?

a)

measuring

b)

mix batters and large amounts of ingredients

c)

destroy your enemy's belongings

d)

grinding or crushing ingredients

7.

What is the name of a universal tool used to measuring accurate (can be specific to the single mL) amounts of volume?

a)

Beaker

b)

liquid measuring cup

c)

dry measuring cup

d)

graduated cylinder

8.

What is another name for forceps?

a)

tweezers

b)

hot pads

c)

clamp

d)

tongs

9.

Why must oven mitts/hot pads be dry before using?

a)

If wet, heat will transfer through and has potential to burn

b)

If wet, they will start on fire when used

c)

If wet, they will self-destruct along with all other objects around it

d)

All of the answers listed are correct

10.

Which of the following are considered SAFE options to prevent fires and burns?
May be more than one answer.

a)

Use a dry potholder to remove pans from the stovetop.

b)

Use water to put out a grease fire.

c)

Use baking soda to put out a grease fire.

d)

Keep pan handles turned inward on the  stovetop.

11.

Which of the following is an UNSAFE practice when handling knives?

a)

Keep sharp knives sharp.

b)

Wash, dry and store knives separately from the other dishes and utensils. 

c)

Use a wet paper towel under the cutting board while using a knife to prevent the cutting board from slipping.

d)

Leave knives in soapy water and wash later.

12.

Which of the following is FALSE in a lab setting?

a)

Hair needs to be restrained

b)

Wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds before beginning the lab.

c)

Towel snapping is permited as long as no one gets hurt.

d)
  1.   If you have a wound, use a band-aid and glove.

13.

Always use a _____ knife when cutting/chopping food.

a)

red

b)

dull

c)

short

d)

sharp

14.

If you break anything made of glass, which of the following is UNSAFE procedures?

a)

Let your instructor know.

b)

Wrap your hand in a wet paper towel to pick up small pieces broken glass.

c)

Place broken shards of glass in regular garbage can with other items.

d)

Sweep up broken glass immediately.

15.

Which of the following is UNTRUE when beginning a lab? May be more than one answer.

a)

Restrain your hair, if applicable, and then

wash hands for 20 seconds

b)

Wash your hands for 20 seconds and then restrain your hair, if applicable

c)

Sanitize all countertops

d)

 If you have an open wound, use a band-aid and glove

16.

When should you clean?

a)

after making all your food

b)

clean as you go

17.

The safest way to open a can is to use:

a)

a sharp knife

b)

a can opener

c)

kitchen scissors