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Midterm Study Guide

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 4hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How should the dish washing sinks be set-up?

a)

a. ____________ and ____________

b)

b. ____________ and ____________

c)

c. ____________ and ____________

2.

When walking with a knife in the kitchen, how should it be held and what do you yell?

a)

Hold it by the handle with the tip pointing down and yell 'Knife!'

b)

Hold it by the blade with the tip pointing up and remain silent

c)

Carry it loosely in hand and yell 'Watch out!'

d)

Place it in a sheath and do not yell anything

3.

When walking with something hot in the kitchen, what should you yell?

a)

Coming through!

b)

Hot, hot, hot!

c)

Be careful!

d)

Watch out!

4.

How many people should be working on the stovetop at one time?

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5.

Why is it important for certain zones to check the fridge and freezer temperatures and record them?

a)

To ensure food safety and prevent spoilage

b)

To save energy

c)

To monitor appliance performance

d)

All of the above

6.

What brigade is responsible for setting up the sinks?

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7.

What are the two things that every brigade has to do?

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8.

What is the first thing you should do when entering the kitchen?

a)

Wash your hands

b)

Turn on the oven

c)

Open the refrigerator

d)

Check the pantry

9.

What is our uniform?

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10.

If you have long hair it should be pulled __________ into a __________ or __________.

a)

back, ponytail, bun

b)

up, braid, twist

c)

down, loose, flowing

d)

forward, cap, hat

11.

Shoes should be (a)   .

12.

No jewelry should be worn in the kitchen on lab days, why?

a)

To prevent contamination of food

b)

To avoid damage to jewelry

c)

Both to prevent contamination of food and to avoid damage to jewelry

d)

None of the above

13.

Which of the following correctly lists three different types of kitchen hazards along with an example of each?

a)

Biological (mold), Chemical (cleaning agents), Physical (broken glass)

b)

Physical (slippery floor), Psychological (stress), Environmental (poor lighting)

c)

Biological (bacteria), Chemical (soap), Physical (sharp knives)

d)

Mechanical (malfunctioning appliances), Biological (pests), Chemical (pesticides)

14.

Where is the first aid kit located?

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15.

What should you do if you get burned or cut?

a)

Apply a sterile bandage

b)

Leave it untreated

c)

Use ice directly on the burn

d)

Apply butter on the burn

16.

What should you do if you have nail polish on?

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17.

What is the first thing you should do to your station before beginning a lab?

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18.

Who is responsible for cleaning and putting away the dishes?

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19.

Stainless steel pans can be cleaned with a __________ but non-stick pans should be cleaned using a __________.

a)

scouring pad and soft sponge

b)

soft sponge and scouring pad

c)

steel wool and dishcloth

d)

dishcloth and steel wool

20.

Name a flammable item or food item that should be kept away from an open flame (the stove).

(a)  

21.

What way should a pot handle be facing on the stove?

a)

Towards the user

b)

Away from the user

c)

To the left side

d)

To the right side

22.

A __________ knife is safer than a __________ knife.

(a)  

23.

Always use a __________ when cutting with a knife. What should be underneath it to make sure it can’t slip?

a)

cutting board

b)

plate

c)

cloth

d)

bare table

24.

What type of spills should you not clean up immediately in the kitchen and why?

a)

Oil spills, because they can cause slipping and further accidents.

b)

Water spills, because they are harmless.

c)

All spills should be cleaned immediately to prevent accidents.

d)

Chemical spills, because professional cleaning is required.

25.

Name the three ways to put out an oil fire, an extinguisher cannot be one of them.

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26.

Every time you touch your face or clothes you should (a)   .

27.

What should you do if you come to class with a cut or bandaid already on your hand?

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28.

Name 3 things you should never do in the kitchen.

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29.

What is the main type of knife we use in the kitchen?

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30.

What is the name of the smaller knife that we use for detail work, normally on vegetables and fruits?

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31.

A grater is used to grate cheese and vegetables, but a (a)   is a smaller version that is used to zest the outside of citrus.

32.

Name the two main types of pans that we use.

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33.

What is an induction burner and how does it work?

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34.

A is used to measure __________ ingredients whereas B is used to measure __________.

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35.

What is the name of the stainless steel equipment above the ovens and stove and what does it do?

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36.

T stands for __________ because it is bigger. t stands for __________ because it is smaller.

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37.

What is this? What does it do?

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38.

What is this? What does it do?

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39.

What is this? What does it do?

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40.

What is this? What does it do?

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41.

What is this? What does it do?

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42.

What is this? What does it do?

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43.

What is this? What does it do?

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44.

Which of the following is a reason why lessons and techniques learned in culinary could benefit any career path?

a)

Improves problem-solving skills

b)

Enhances teamwork and communication

c)

Fosters creativity and innovation

d)

All of the above

45.

Name two jobs in the kitchen and describe what they do.

a)

Chef, who cooks food and Sous Chef, who assists the head chef

b)

Dishwasher, who cleans dishes and Line Cook, who prepares ingredients

c)

Pastry Chef, who bakes desserts and Kitchen Manager, who oversees operations

d)

Food Expeditor, who coordinates orders and Grill Cook, who handles grilling

46.

Name two jobs in the front of house and describe what they do.

a)

Host or hostess who greets and seats guests, and waiter or waitress who serves food and drinks

b)

Chef who cooks meals and dishwasher who cleans dishes

c)

Manager who oversees restaurant operations and cleaner who maintains cleanliness

d)

Bartender who mixes and serves drinks and bouncer who manages security

47.

Tell me two other careers on the culinary or hospitality industry.

a)

Chef and Hotel Manager

b)

Bartender and Pastry Chef

c)

Restaurant Owner and Sommelier

d)

Caterer and Event Planner

48.

About how much do people in the culinary and hospitality industries make?

a)

Less than $30,000 per year

b)

$30,000 to $60,000 per year

c)

$60,000 to $90,000 per year

d)

More than $90,000 per year

49.

What types of second degree education is available for people looking to join the culinary and hospitality industry?

a)

Culinary arts programs

b)

Hospitality management degrees

c)

Hotel administration degrees

d)

Restaurant management courses

50.

What is a stage?

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51.

Who designs and creates the menu for a restaurant?

a)

Head Chef

b)

Restaurant Manager

c)

Sous Chef

d)

Food Critic

52.

Who pays the bills at a restaurant?

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53.

What is a restaurant trying to do as a business?

a)

Provide food and beverage services

b)

Offer transportation services

c)

Sell clothing and accessories

d)

Conduct educational courses

54.

How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

a)

2 teaspoons

b)

3 teaspoons

c)

4 teaspoons

d)

5 teaspoons

55.

How many oz. are in a tablespoon?

a)

0.5 oz

b)

1 oz

c)

0.5 tbsp

d)

1 tbsp

56.

How many oz. are in a cup?

a)

4 oz

b)

6 oz

c)

8 oz

d)

12 oz

57.

Can I measure liquid and dry ingredients the same?

a)

Yes, because they have the same volume.

b)

No, because they have different properties and require different measuring tools.

c)

Yes, using the same measuring cups is sufficient.

d)

No, but only if the quantities are small.

58.

How many cups are in a pint?

a)

1 cup

b)

2 cups

c)

3 cups

d)

4 cups

59.

How many pints are in a quart?

a)

1 pint

b)

2 pints

c)

3 pints

d)

4 pints

60.

How many quarts are in a gallon?

a)

2 quarts

b)

3 quarts

c)

4 quarts

d)

5 quarts

61.

Using the above information: a. How many cups are in a quart?

a)

2 cups

b)

3 cups

c)

4 cups

d)

5 cups

62.

Would sifting flour change the weight?

a)

Yes, it increases the weight

b)

No, it does not change the weight

c)

Yes, it decreases the weight

63.

Name one other ingredient that could change in weight and tell me how.

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64.

What is in a poaching liquid to help the egg come together?

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65.

How should the center of a poached egg look?

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66.

What is the difference between a French omelet and an American omelet?

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67.

Which way should the rolled side of a French omelet go? Facing the customer or away?

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68.

How should scrambled eggs look?

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69.

What temperature should we cook scrambled eggs and French omelets? Why?

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70.

What is a crepe?

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71.

What method did we use to make muffins? Name the two ingredients that had to be mixed together.

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72.

What types of ingredients could go together when prepping our muffins?

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73.

What is mise en place?

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74.
FIFO stands for
a)
First In First Out
b)
Food In Food Out
c)
Final In Final Out
d)
Find Internal Fish Out
75.

Where is the best place to store fruit once you have cut it up?

a)

in a bowl at room temperature

b)

eat right away

c)

tightly sealed in regrigerator

76.

Oc October 24th, a food handler sees a correctly covered and labeled pan of fried poultry in the cooler. The food is dated October16th. The poultry should be

a)

thrown out.

b)

put into the freezer

c)

used for salad

d)

correctly reheated and served.

77.

Which food preservation method uses brine and heat processing to create products with a very long shelf life?

a)

dehydration

b)

fermentation

c)

pasteurization

d)

canning

e)

pickling

78.

Dairy products need to be kept refrigerated.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Milk being heated to destroy harmful bacteria is which process?

a)

Homogenization

b)

Pasteurization

80.

French term for having all your ingredients measured, cut, peeled, sliced, grated, etc. before you start cooking.

a)

Cuisine

b)

Mise en Place

c)

Contamination

d)

Cross-Contamination

81.

How should cooked grains be stored for food safety?

a)

in a loosely sealed container

b)

in the freezer

c)

in the refrigerator

82.

Vegetables such as potatoes, onions, and garlic should be stored:

a)

In the refrigerator

b)

in the freezer

c)

in a cool, dry, and dark place

d)

on the counter

83.

Which of the following vegetables does NOT need to be stored in the refrigerator:

a)

Carrots

b)

Spinach

c)

Celery

d)

Potatoes

84.

David found fresh peaches on sale at the farmer's market. He purchased more than he will use in one week. What should David do?

a)

freeze as is

b)

package and freeze

c)

refrigerate until he uses them all

d)

throw the extra away

85.

Vegetables such as potatoes, onions, and garlic should be stored:

a)

In the refrigerator.

b)

In the freezer

c)

In a cool, dry, and dark place

d)

on the counter

86.

​ (a)   help prevent cheese from spoiling.

Choose from the below words
Acid and salt
Salt and sugar
Time
Milk fats
87.

This refers to the processes you use to prepare food for safe, long-term storage, whether you plan to use it at home, for prep in a commercial kitchen, or to sell directly to consumers.

a)

Food Technology

b)

Food Innovation

c)

Food Preservation

d)

Food Science

88.

Vegetables such as potatoes, onions, and garlic should be stored:

a)

In the refrigerator

b)

in the freezer

c)

in a cool, dry, and dark place

d)

on the counter

89.

Some fruits, like apples and citrus fruits, are best stored at room temperature.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Why is it important to avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen?

a)

It can lead to the loss of nutritional value in food

b)

It can cause food to cook unevenly

c)

It can result in the transfer of bacteria from one food item to another

d)

It makes food less appealing in appearance

91.

What is the most important reason for using a sharp knife in the kitchen?

a)

It makes cutting faster.

b)

It reduces the risk of injury.

c)

It makes the knife last longer.

d)

It impresses others in the kitchen.

92.

At what temperature should poultry be cooked to ensure food safety?

a)

145°F (63°C)

b)

155°F (68°C)

c)

165°F (74°C)

d)

175°F (79°C)

93.

Where should you store underripe fruit?

a)

freezer

b)

refridgerator

c)

room temperature

94.

If food is held in the danger zone for ______ hr.(s), throw it out.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

95.

In order to prevent cross-contamination in storage, where should food handlers store raw pork sausage patties?

a)

Next to raw, ground chicken patties

b)

Next to fresh vegetables and fruits

c)

Grouped with other breakfast items

d)

Below breaded pork items