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Foods I 2.03 - 2.06

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which are used to measure small amounts of ingredients, usually less than 1/4 cup?

a)

dry measuring cups

b)

liquid measuring cups

c)

measuring spoons

d)

scales

2.

Which kitchen equipment is narrow with deep sides and is used to bake bread and pound cake?

a)

baking sheet

b)

loaf pan

c)

pie pan

d)

roasting pan

3.

Which kitchen equipment is a shallow, round baking dish with sloping sides and may be used to bake quiche?

a)

baking sheet

b)

loaf pan

c)

pie pan

d)

roasting pan

4.

Which is used to cook vegetables, retaining their nutrients?

a)

casserole

b)

double boiler

c)

Steamer

d)

wok

5.

Which kitchen equipment is a metal cutting tool with openings of different sizes and may be used to prepare cheese or cabbage?

a)

food chopper

b)

grater/shredder

c)

pastry blender

d)

rolling pin

6.

Why should pots, pans, and casseroles be washed by hand last?

a)

They are the heaviest cooking equipment used.

b)

They require the coldest water to remove grease stains.

c)

They should be stored last because they require more space.

d)

They usually contain the most difficult-to-remove food residues.

7.

Which kitchen equipment is used to quick-fry foods in a small amount of fat?

a)

casserole

b)

double boiler

c)

steamer

d)

wok

8.

Mr. Jones is demonstrating to students how to dice foods. What does he need to protect the tabletop?

a)

cutting board

b)

grater

c)

scraper

d)

straightening steel

9.

Which kitchen equipment is usually a heavy oval or rectangular pan, often comes with a wire rack, and is used to cook large cuts of meat or poultry?

a)

baking sheet

b)

loaf pan

c)

pie pan

d)

roasting pan

10.

To cook uncovered under a direct heat source is to:

a)

braise

b)

broil

c)

roast

d)

simmer

11.

To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid is to:

a)

dissolve

b)

marinate

c)

soak

d)

vent

12.

To combine flour and solid fat by cutting the fat into tiny pieces using a pastry blender, two forks, or the hands is to:

a)

cut-in

b)

fold

c)

knead

d)

stir

13.

Which measure equals a one-half cup?

a)

two fluid ounces

b)

eight tablespoons

c)

eight teaspoons

d)

eight fluid ounces

14.

To pour or spoon pan juices, melted fat, or sauces over the surface of a food during cooking is to:

a)

baste.

b)

grease.

c)

season.

d)

tenderize.

15.

To work a ball of dough with the fingertips or heels of the hands by repeating press, fold, and turn motions is to:

a)

cut in.

b)

fold.

c)

knead.

d)

stir.

16.

Which measure equals 1 tablespoon?

a)

1 fluid ounce

b)

2 fluid ounces

c)

2 teaspoons

d)

3 teaspoons

17.

To lightly brown or cook food in a small amount of hot fat is to:

a)

barbeque.

b)

boil.

c)

sauté.

d)

steam.

18.

To leave an opening in the covering of a food to allow steam to escape is to:

a)

dissolve.

b)

marinate.

c)

soak.

d)

vent.

19.

Which measure equals 1 pound?

a)

4 ounces

b)

8 ounces

c)

16 ounces

d)

32 ounces

20.

To blend a delicate mixture into a heavier one by using a rubber spatula or spoon in a gentle up, down, and over motion so that the mixture stays light is to:

a)

cut-in.

b)

fold.

c)

knead.

d)

stir.

21.

What is an abbreviation for teaspoon?

a)

t

b)

teas

c)

T

d)

Tbsp

22.

A recipe for sweet potato casserole serves 12 and calls for 1/3 cup of chopped pecans. How much pecans would be needed to make it serve 24?

a)

1 cup

b)

2/3 cup

c)

1/2 cup

d)

1/4 cup

23.

A sweet potato casserole recipe calls for 1/4 cup of flour for 4 servings. To serve 16 people, how much flour is needed?

a)

1/4 cup

b)

1/2 cup

c)

1 cup

d)

2 cups

24.

To lower the fat content in the Butternut Squash Soup Recipe, substitute:

a)

1 stick of butter for the butter or margarine.

b)

1 stick of margarine for the butter or margarine.

c)

2 1/2 cups buttermilk for the milk.

d)

2 1/2 cups skim milk for the milk.

25.

Deborah is making cupcakes, and the recipe calls for 1 large egg. She only has medium eggs and would like to make a recipe with less cholesterol. What should she do?

a)

use 1 small brown egg

b)

use 1 egg white

c)

use 2 egg whites

d)

use 2 medium eggs

26.

Which part of a recipe, usually given for conventional ovens, tells how to cook the food?

a)

container size and type

b)

list of ingredients and amounts

c)

temperature and time

d)

step-by-step directions

27.

Which is an example of a nonessential ingredient in a recipe?

a)

all-purpose flour in a cake

b)

baking powder in biscuits

c)

mushrooms in a stir-fry

d)

shortening in a piecrust

28.

Which is an example of an essential ingredient in a recipe?

a)

green bell pepper in a casserole

b)

potatoes in a beef stew

c)

salt in a loaf of bread

d)

toasted almonds in a salad

29.

Taylor is preparing chicken pie for dinner and uses a 9" x 13" glass baking dish. What part of the recipe helped her decide what pan to use?

a)

yield

b)

list of ingredients and amounts

c)

step-by-step directions for mixing and handling

d)

container size and type

30.

Which recipe part tells the number and size of servings the recipe will make?

a)

container size and type

b)

list of ingredients and amounts

c)

nutrition analysis

d)

yield

31.

Which is a recipe resource?

a)

ingredient substitutions

b)

magazine or newspaper

c)

recipe yields

d)

volume measurement

32.

Lab Group 2 is constructing a timetable and just estimated time for each task. What should the group do next?

a)

calculate the total time

b)

list tasks

c)

identify end time

d)

calculate start time

33.

When constructing a timetable, which step follows listing tasks?

a)

calculate the total time

b)

estimate time (in minutes)

c)

identify end time

d)

determine clock time

34.

In kitchen group one John prepared the soup by himself, while the rest of the lab members cleaned. What did this lab group do poorly?

a)

use of the recipe

b)

collection of all equipment and ingredients

c)

application of sanitation procedures

d)

division of tasks among lab members equitably

35.

Sarah is preparing to make a heart-healthy salad in the foods lab. What should Sarah do before she determines which equipment is needed to prepare the recipe?

a)

list the preparation tasks

b)

make and carry out the work plan

c)

select, read, and interpret the recipe

d)

evaluate the work plan

36.

The total preparation time is 36 minutes and the total cook time is 17 minutes for a vegetable stir-fry. If class starts at 8:00 a.m., the stir-fry should be ready to serve at:

a)

8:23 a.m.

b)

8:30 a.m.

c)

8:53 a.m.

d)

8:58 a.m.

37.

Mary is organizing her timetable for preparing today's lunch menu. Which food product could be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator?

a)

brownies

b)

garden salad

c)

hot Reuben sandwich

d)

wheat crackers

38.

Tonya, Sarah, and Jane discuss recipe ideas for the class meal. This is an example of:

a)

communication.

b)

cooperation.

c)

organization.

d)

responsibility.