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English: Food Prep and Nutrition Comprehensive Assessment

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How do you measure liquid ingredients?
a)

Set liquid measuring cup on a flat surface. Pour liquids in then read the  measurement at eye level. 

b)

Pour the liquid into the measuring cup until its at the correct line

c)

Pour liquids into the dry measuring up, making sure its on a flat surface

2.
What is the process used to measure dry ingredients?
a)

Scoop into a dry measuring cup and then pour into the mixing bowl

b)

First, scoop dry ingredients into the measuring cup, then level it off with a straight edge

c)

Pour into a liquid measuring cup and then read it at eye level

3.
What is this item?
a)
Measuring spoons
b)
Measuring cups
c)
Dry measuring cups
4.
What equipment should you use to measure the following:
1 cup peanutbutter
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
5.

What equipment should you use to measure the following: very small amounts of liquid

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

6.

What equipment should you use to measure the following: 2 Tbsps of salt

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

7.
Question Image

Match the following units of measurements to the correct abbreviation

a)

Cups

1.

C

b)

Tablespoons

2.

Tbsp

c)

Pounds

3.

Lbs

d)

Teaspoons

4.

Tsp

e)

Ounces

5.

Oz

8.

Please give the correct measurement conversions

1/3 cup + 1/3 cup = _______ cup

a)

1

b)

2/3

c)

1/2

d)

1/4

9.

1/4 cup + 1/4 cup = ___ cup

a)

1/3

b)

1/2

c)

3/4

d)

1

10.

(1 lb) One pound = how many ounces?

a)

8 oz

b)

12 oz

c)

16 oz

11.

Please check all of the culinary units of measurements.

a)

Yield

b)

Cups

c)

Temperature

d)

Tablespoons

e)

Teaspoons

12.

What is one of the the most important sanitation rules to follow to prevent foodborne illness?

a)

Do not prep food with wet hands.

b)

Don't put your fingers in your mouth.

c)

Make sure your cutting board is dry.

d)

Maintain proper personal hygiene standards.

13.

What are the most important aspects of food preparation to keep food safe ?

a)

Sanitation and prevention of cross contamination.

b)

Prepare food while using gloves.

c)

Food Saftey

14.

(a)   is an illness carried or transmitted to people by food


Choose from the below words
Food borne illness
Upset Stomach
Cross-Contamination
Norovirus
15.

What action is the starting point to sanitation?

a)

Wearing clean cloths.

b)

Prepping food on a clean cutting board.

c)

Washing your hands.

16.

What is the proper way to wash hands?

a)

Use soap and water. Rub vigorously for a few seconds before rinsing and drying well

b)

Use soap and warm water. Rub vigorously for 20 seconds before rinsing and drying well

c)

Use warm water. Rub vigorously for 20 seconds before rinsing and drying well

17.

Cutting meat and raw vegetables on the same cutting board may cause cross contamination and foodborne illness.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

(a)   occurs when harmful bacteria spreads from one food to another.

Choose from the below words
Cross-Contamination
Dirty Dishes
Salmonella
Food Borne Illness
19.

At what temperature should hot foods be kept hot when serving foods?

a)

120 F or higher

b)

160 F or higher

c)

140 F or higher

20.

Mason, Maya, and Jackson had a picnic and left some perishable food out for too long. What should they do with the food?

a)

Place food in the refrigerator until it returns to a safe temperature.

b)

Cook food until it reaches 160 F

c)

Always throw food that has been left out too long in the trash.

21.

________ is a method used for long term storage, preserving food by lowering the temperature to 0 F to inhibit microorganism growth.

a)

Refrigeration

b)

Icing

c)

Freezing

22.

A freezer maintains food temperatures at ____

a)

40 F

b)

0 F

c)

32 F

23.

A refrigerator should maintain a temperature no higher than

a)

40 F

b)

28 F

c)

50 F

24.

What is the proper grip called when holding a chefs knife?

(a)  

25.

What is the correct and safe way to hold a knife while walking.

a)

Close to your body down at your side

b)

Facing down at your side walking slowly.

c)

Blade facing down held close to your body at your side.

26.

Match the Knife Cuts

a)

1.

Large Dice

b)

2.

Small Dice

c)

3.

Slice

d)

4.

Chop

e)

5.

Chiffonade

27.

Aria is preparing to chop vegetables for dinner. To stabilize her cutting board and keep it from sliding around, she should place a (a)   underneath it.

28.

What kind of cooking method is baking?

a)

Conduction

b)

Dry Heat

c)

Moist Heat

d)

Convection

29.
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Match the following food temperature zones.

a)

Temperature danger zone for all foods.

1.

40°-140°

b)

Temperature for reheating foods.

2.

165°

c)

Temperature for holding hot foods to serve.

3.

140° and above

d)

Temperature to store cold foods.

4.

40°-32°

e)

Temperature zone for cooking foods safely.

5.

145°-165°

30.

What is the boiling point at sea level?

a)

112 f

b)

315 f

c)

212 f

31.

Match the following cooking techniques to the correct cooking methods.

a)

1.

Dry Cooking Method

b)

2.

Combination Cooking Method

c)

3.

Moist Cooking Method

32.

What is the correct way to cook pasta ?

a)

Pasta should be conduction cooked while water is at a rapid boil.

b)

Pasta should be convection cooked while the water is at a rapid boil.

c)

Pasta should be convection cooked while the water is simmering.

33.

Sauté is a French word that translates to

a)

Cook

b)

Sizzle

c)

Brown

d)

Jump

34.

Mia is hosting a dinner party and wants to sauté some vegetables. Michael suggests she should know the right temperature to heat the sauté pan. What should be the temperature?

a)

High heat

b)

Medium to medium high heat

c)

Low to medium heat

35.

Abigail is learning to cook and decides to sauté vegetables. What should she do to ensure the food cooks correctly? 

a)

Stir or flip food frequently.

b)

Make sure ingredients are cut evenly.

c)

Make sure pan is at medium high heat.

d)

All of the above.

36.

Which of the following are kinds of leavening agents? Check all that apply.

a)

Air

b)

Whisking

c)

Baking Soda

d)

Steam

e)

Proofing

37.

What is the nature of yeast as a leavening agent?

a)

Biological

b)

Physical

c)

Chemical

38.

Baking soda and baking powder are what type of leavening agent ?

a)

Alive

b)

Dead

c)

A chemical powder

39.

Leavening agents cause a chemical reaction in recipes that creates what type of gas?

a)

oxygen

b)

nitrogen

c)

carbon dioxide

40.

When using baking soda and baking powder as a leavening agent, the "rising" happens

a)

Before baking

b)

During baking

c)

After baking

41.

Leavening agents react with "acidic" ingredients to give breads, pancakes and cookies a "lift" during the cooking process.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Yeast uses a biological reaction to produce carbon dioxide.

Baking soda and powder uses a chemical reaction to produce carbon dioxide.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

When yeast is used as a leavening agent, most of the "rising" happens ...

a)

Before baking

b)

During baking

c)

After baking

44.

Baking Soda reacts to acidic ingredients such as yogurt or buttermilk to produce carbon dioxide.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

What is developed as flour is mixed with liquid to form strong elastic strands responsible for breads chewy texture?

a)

Texture

b)

Air Bubbles

c)

Gluten

46.

Eggs are a "multitasker" in baked products responsible for

a)

adding flavor color, tenderness and richness.

b)

creating and emulsion, binding liquids and fats to keep batters from separating.

c)

adding volume and structure

d)

all of the above.

47.

The Mayan word " Chia" means?

a)

Health

b)

God

c)

Strength

48.
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Match the words with the correct definition. You should recognize these from your Chia Seed Nearpod.

a)

What is the slimy substance chia seeds produce when introduced to liquids?

1.

Mucilaginous Fiber

b)

Having a tendency to mix with, absorb or dissolve in water.

2.

Hydrophilic

c)

Mostly found in plant foods. They are natural molecules that help neutralize harmful free radicals in our bodies.


3.

Antioxidant

49.

One difference between Stir Frys and Sauté's is that Stir Frys always use ingredients that are chopped small where as in Saute's the ingredient size can vary.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Match the following. Chemical, Physical or Biological Hazards?

a)

1.

Biological

b)

2.

Chemical

c)

3.

Physical

51.

Match the following. What is seasoning and flavoring food? Know the difference. How do we concentrate flavors?

a)

1.

Season

b)

2.

Flavor

c)

3.

Reduction

52.

Which country is most closely associated with the origin of stir-frying?

a)

France

b)

Italy

c)

China

d)

Spain

53.

Which two oils or fats are most traditional for sautéing in French cuisine?

a)

Butter

b)

Sesame Oil

c)

Olive Oil

d)

Peanut Oil

54.

Which best describes the typical heat level for stir-frying?

a)

Low and slow

b)

Medium and steady

c)

Very high, almost smoking

d)

High, but with a lid on

55.

What is the primary reason for constant movement of ingredients in a stir-fry?

a)

To create fond for a sauce

b)

To prevent sticking and ensure quick, even cooking

c)

To build flavor

d)

To keep moisture inside the pan